My Texas Rangers Autograph Collection

rangers311 · Oct 8, 2025

(701) 2006 Topps - Gary Matthews

(702) 1992 Pinnacle - Rob Maurer

(703) 1989 Donruss - Scott May

(704) 2017 Topps Tier One - Nomar Mazara

rangers311 · Oct 9, 2025

(705) 1982 Topps - Lee Mazzilli

(706) 1993 Keebler - Larry McCall

(707) 2009 Topps - Brandon McCarthy

(708) 2013 Topps - Kyle McClellan

rangers311 · Oct 12, 2025

(709) Custom Cut - Lance McCullers

(710) 2016 Topps Custom - Daniel McCutchen

(711) 2006 Topps - Marshall McDougall

(712) 1988 Fleer - Oddibe McDowell

rangers311 · Oct 13, 2025

(713) 1996 Fleer - Roger McDowell

(714) 1993 Keebler - Russ McGinnis

(715) 2016 Topps Custom - Chris McGuiness

(716) 1996 Leaf Signature Series - Mark McLemore

rangers311 · Oct 13, 2025

(717) 1990 Topps - Craig McMurtry

(718) 1982 Fleer - Doc Medich

(719) 1993 Keebler - Dave Meier

(720) 2008 Topps Heritage Custom - Adam Melhuse

rangers311 · Oct 14, 2025

(721) 2003 Topps - Kevin Mench

(722) 2011 Bowman Chrome - Roman Mendez

(723) 2013 Bowman Chrome - Yohander Mendez

(724) 2008 SPx - Luis Mendoza

rangers311 · Oct 15, 2025

(725) 1982 Topps - Mario Mendoza

(726) 1987 Topps - Orlando Mercado

(727) Custom Cut - Henry Mercedes

(728) 1993 Keebler - Mark Mercer

rangers311 · Oct 16, 2025

(729) Custom Cut - Ron Meridith

(730) 1993 Keebler - Jim Merritt

(731) 2007 Upper Deck Exquisite - Travis Metcalf

(732) 2002 Upper Deck Prospect Premieres - Drew Meyer

mrmopar · Oct 18, 2025

Not a knock on your collection, but it's surprising how few big star players the Rangers have had on their roster over the years. I only consulted 1 site to check the number of HOFers that have appeared on their roster and it was 9. That doesn't sound bad, but it includes players who only played briefly with the team as well. However, another site indicated that just 1 Ranger was enshrined with their plaque showing them as a Ranger. Guessing that was probably Pudge.

Probably makes collecting the signatures a little easier, although sometimes obscure players can be worse than big stars.

deaconblues63 · Oct 18, 2025

Nolan Ryan, Pudge Rodriquez and Adrian Beltre are all enshrined as Texas Rangers.

I like this collection, obviously.

I think it’s great that people collect differently from each other. Not everything is for everybody.

rangers311 · Oct 19, 2025

mrmopar said:
Not a knock on your collection, but it's surprising how few big star players the Rangers have had on their roster over the years. I only consulted 1 site to check the number of HOFers that have appeared on their roster and it was 9. That doesn't sound bad, but it includes players who only played briefly with the team as well. However, another site indicated that just 1 Ranger was enshrined with their plaque showing them as a Ranger. Guessing that was probably Pudge.

Probably makes collecting the signatures a little easier, although sometimes obscure players can be worse than big stars.

The Rangers have not had a great team history, it's true. But in all honesty, I get more excited about obtaining autographs from players like Bob Malloy (3 MLB games) than I do Adrian Beltre. I like learning about the lesser-known players in the games history.

Oddly, the Rangers have probably had a higher percentage of well-known managers than they have had players; Ted Williams, Whitey Herzog, Billy Martin, Don Zimmer, Bobby Valentine, Johnny Oates, Buck Showalter, Ron Washington, Bruce Bochy. And a few well-known coaches, such as Terry Francona, Nellie Fox, and Orel Hershiser.

rangers311 · Oct 19, 2025

(733) 2002 Topps Heritage Custom - Chris Michalak

(734) 2016 Topps Custom - Will Middlebrooks

(735) 1991 Fleer - Gary Mielke

(736) 2016 Topps Custom - Miles Mikolas

rangers311 · Oct 20, 2025

(737) 2023 Topps - Brad Miller

(738) 1985 Donruss Custom Cut - Eddie Miller

(739) 2019 Topps - Shelby Miller

(740) 2021 Topps Chrome - Tyson Miller

mrmopar · Oct 21, 2025

deaconblues63 said:
Nolan Ryan, Pudge Rodriquez and Adrian Beltre are all enshrined as Texas Rangers.

I like this collection, obviously.

I think it’s great that people collect differently from each other. Not everything is for everybody.

I hope you didn't think I was looking down on the collection. I also enjoy passionate themed collectors. Just an observation of the lack of bigger stars. Of course, if you collect the Yankees or Dodgers, you pay the price despite a never ending supply of no-names for them as well.

rangers311 · Oct 21, 2025

(741) 2009 Topps Heritage - Kevin Millwood

(742) 2018 Topps - Mike Minor

(743) 1983 Topps - Paul Mirabella

(744) Custom Cut - Doug Mirabelli

rangers311 · Oct 21, 2025

mrmopar said:
I hope you didn't think I was looking down on the collection. I also enjoy passionate themed collectors. Just an observation of the lack of bigger stars. Of course, if you collect the Yankees or Dodgers, you pay the price despite a never ending supply of no-names for them as well.

I honestly can't imagine trying to collect the Yankees or Dodgers. The number of big-name players and the number of other collectors going after the same card.

I feel lucky that I'm a Rangers fan in that sense. Not as many collectors are going after the cards I want.

Dazed · Oct 22, 2025

rangers311 said:
I honestly can't imagine trying to collect the Yankees or Dodgers. The number of big-name players and the number of other collectors going after the same card.

I feel lucky that I'm a Rangers fan in that sense. Not as many collectors are going after the cards I want.

Being a Royals fan, I feel the same. That's part of why I enjoy seeing your posts.

mrmopar · Oct 22, 2025

rangers311 said:
I honestly can't imagine trying to collect the Yankees or Dodgers. The number of big-name players and the number of other collectors going after the same card.

I feel lucky that I'm a Rangers fan in that sense. Not as many collectors are going after the cards I want.

I am feeling the pain with Ohtani, Yamamoto and Sasaki right now. I won't pay ridiculous amounts, so I probably will not get these guys now or anytime soon, if ever. Just have to hope the market floods or they level off in popularity. I waited out Freeman and Betts. I don't think there is any waiting out Ohtani though, ever.