1985 New England Patroits Signed Photo
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In 1985, coach Raymond Berry (player HOF'er) led the New England Patriots to an appearance in the (1986) Super Bowl against Mike Ditka and the Chicago Bears. You likely remember, the Super Bowl Shuffle and Refrigerator Perry.
Anyway, I picked up this 1985 signed New England Patriots recently. It was wrapped in a plastic wrap the last several years and has the side crunched a little, but it should flatten out fine. The seller also paid for a PSA DNA quick review that came through "likely genuine." I got it yesterday and have been researching the autos. It looks good, signatures all have traits that are consistent with the exception of one player, which is not that strange as this was signed 20 years ago.
So anyway, first thing I found interesting, is the number of first and second round draft picks that were key to this Super Bowl appearing team (or AFC championship team if that sounds better). Almost every key pick from the last 6 years, every 1st round pick 1980-1985 was a starter on the team. It was completely built by drafting correctly.
Robert Weathers (RB) (1982 2nd round draft pick)
Ronnie Lippett (DB)
Lester Williams (NT-DE) (1982 New England 1st round draft pick - 27th pick)
Craig James (FB)
Kenneth Sims (Defensive Lineman) (1982 New England 1st round draft pick - 1st pick overall)
Earnest Gibson (DB)
Tony Collins with a terrible 33 (1981 New England 2nd round draft pick)
Roland James (DB) (1980 New England 1st round draft pick)
Trevor Matich (C-T-G) (1985 New England 1st round draft pick)
Greg Hawthorne (RB-TE-WR) (1979 New England 1st round draft pick)
Tony Eason (QB) (1983 New England 1st round draft pick) (signature is in corner)
Brian Holloway (T-G) (1981 New England 1st round draft pick) (Looks like B Holloway, on center edge near Ernest Gibson)
Pete Brock (C-T-G) (1976 New England 1st round draft pick)
Larry McGrew (1957-2004) (1980 2nd round draft pick)
Andre Tippett (1982 2nd round draft pick) (HOF)
Ben Thomas (1985 New England 2nd round draft pick)
There are a few signatures I can not identify so that is where you guys (and gal/gals) come in.
The first few photos were not mine. I will retake a couple of them sometime but they serve me purpose here....
As you can see, it is signed on the back. Anyway here is a list of signatures I have identified, the one I am not sure on I will note later.
Okay, so here are the sigs. individually If you can help with the ones I do not know, I would appreciate it.
Greg Hawthorne
Mosi Tatupu
Roland James
Craig James
Andre Tippett
Earnest Gibson
Dennis Owens
Brian Ingram, #51
Kenneth Sims
Trevor Matich
Ronnie Lippett
Tony Franklin.....I think, this signature does not match an example of a modern Tony Franklin so it might not be him. But appears to be.
Pete Brock
Ben Thomas
Cedric Jones
????? Note: Another Signature is coming up through the middle. This signature is what looks like a "J." (space when the other sig. comes across) and "Something I don't know."
Clear Skies,
Mark
Lester Williams
Garvin Veris
Don Blackmon
Robert Weathers
Tony Collins. Collins always signs his uniform number which is 33, usually a lot neater then this.
Larry McGrew (Deceased)
Tony Eason
and
Brian Holloway
Thoughts and sig. help are most welcomed.
Clear Skies,
Mark
Anyway, I picked up this 1985 signed New England Patriots recently. It was wrapped in a plastic wrap the last several years and has the side crunched a little, but it should flatten out fine. The seller also paid for a PSA DNA quick review that came through "likely genuine." I got it yesterday and have been researching the autos. It looks good, signatures all have traits that are consistent with the exception of one player, which is not that strange as this was signed 20 years ago.
So anyway, first thing I found interesting, is the number of first and second round draft picks that were key to this Super Bowl appearing team (or AFC championship team if that sounds better). Almost every key pick from the last 6 years, every 1st round pick 1980-1985 was a starter on the team. It was completely built by drafting correctly.
Robert Weathers (RB) (1982 2nd round draft pick)
Ronnie Lippett (DB)
Lester Williams (NT-DE) (1982 New England 1st round draft pick - 27th pick)
Craig James (FB)
Kenneth Sims (Defensive Lineman) (1982 New England 1st round draft pick - 1st pick overall)
Earnest Gibson (DB)
Tony Collins with a terrible 33 (1981 New England 2nd round draft pick)
Roland James (DB) (1980 New England 1st round draft pick)
Trevor Matich (C-T-G) (1985 New England 1st round draft pick)
Greg Hawthorne (RB-TE-WR) (1979 New England 1st round draft pick)
Tony Eason (QB) (1983 New England 1st round draft pick) (signature is in corner)
Brian Holloway (T-G) (1981 New England 1st round draft pick) (Looks like B Holloway, on center edge near Ernest Gibson)
Pete Brock (C-T-G) (1976 New England 1st round draft pick)
Larry McGrew (1957-2004) (1980 2nd round draft pick)
Andre Tippett (1982 2nd round draft pick) (HOF)
Ben Thomas (1985 New England 2nd round draft pick)
There are a few signatures I can not identify so that is where you guys (and gal/gals) come in.
The first few photos were not mine. I will retake a couple of them sometime but they serve me purpose here....
As you can see, it is signed on the back. Anyway here is a list of signatures I have identified, the one I am not sure on I will note later.
Okay, so here are the sigs. individually If you can help with the ones I do not know, I would appreciate it.
Greg Hawthorne
Mosi Tatupu
Roland James
Craig James
Andre Tippett
Earnest Gibson
Dennis Owens
Brian Ingram, #51
Kenneth Sims
Trevor Matich
Ronnie Lippett
Tony Franklin.....I think, this signature does not match an example of a modern Tony Franklin so it might not be him. But appears to be.
Pete Brock
Ben Thomas
Cedric Jones
????? Note: Another Signature is coming up through the middle. This signature is what looks like a "J." (space when the other sig. comes across) and "Something I don't know."
Clear Skies,
Mark
Lester Williams
Garvin Veris
Don Blackmon
Robert Weathers
Tony Collins. Collins always signs his uniform number which is 33, usually a lot neater then this.
Larry McGrew (Deceased)
Tony Eason
and
Brian Holloway
Thoughts and sig. help are most welcomed.
Clear Skies,
Mark
Collecting PSA graded Steve Young, Marcus Allen, Bret Saberhagen and 1980s Topps Cards.
Raw: Tony Gonzalez (low #'d cards, and especially 1/1's) and Steve Young.
Raw: Tony Gonzalez (low #'d cards, and especially 1/1's) and Steve Young.
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Dennis Owens, # 98
Brian Ingram, #51
Brian Ingram
Cedric Jones
Garvin Veris
Currency Wants: Any note with serial number 00000731
The one left might be Jon Norris or Julius Adams (less likely).
Raw: Tony Gonzalez (low #'d cards, and especially 1/1's) and Steve Young.
Currency Wants: Any note with serial number 00000731