Cecil Fielder
3x MLB All-Star and 2x Home Run Leader · Baseball - MLB
Detroit Tigers
Era
Modern Era - circa 1990s to early 2000s
Item Type
Trading Card
Condition
Excellent to Near Mint; signature is bold and vibrant with no visible fading; card edges appear sharp through the protector.
Rarity
Common; Fielder was a prolific signer during his career and remains accessible through the private market.
Overall Assessment
A classic 1990s baseball autograph. High aesthetic quality and clear identification. Ideal for Detroit Tigers fans or 90s era collectors.
Authenticity Assessment
Highly likely authentic; 95% confidence level
Signature Style
Stylized script with a prominent 'C' flourish and looped 'F', including a distinctive horizontal underline finish.
Signature Characteristics
Fluid motion, consistent pen pressure, large initial capital letters, and a shortened, illegible trail for the last name ending in a tail.
Ink & Medium
Blue felt-tip permanent marker (Sharpie) on a glossy card surface.
Item Description
1994 Upper Deck Collector's Choice 'Silver Signature' parallel trading card featuring Fielder in his Detroit Tigers home uniform.
Estimated Value
$15.00 - $30.00 USD
Comparison to Known Examples
Matches standard Cecil Fielder exemplars from the mid-1990s perfectly, particularly the 'Silver Signature' facsimile-mimicking style.
Authentication Tips
Look for the sharp upward stroke on the 'C' and the specific way the 'F' loops back to cross the 'i' and 'e'.
Certification Recommendation
JSA (James Spence Authentication) or Beckett Authentication Services (BAS).
Red Flags
No significant red flags observed; the flow is natural and the ink saturation is correct for the medium.
Provenance Notes
Likely obtained through an in-person signing or a through-the-mail (TTM) request common in the 90s.
Historical Context
Cecil Fielder was a dominant power hitter of the early 90s, famously hitting 51 home runs in 1990.
Market Trends
Stable; Fielder signatures maintain value due to his status as a Tigers icon and 50-home run club member.
Investment Potential
Low; primarily a personal collection piece (PC) rather than a high-growth investment asset.
Similar Autographs
Prince Fielder (his son), Jack Morris, Kirk Gibson, Tony Clark.
Display & Preservation
Keep in a PVC-free top loader or one-touch case away from direct sunlight to prevent the blue ink from fading.
Interesting Facts
Cecil and his son Prince are the only father-son duo in MLB history to both hit 50 home runs in a single season.