My Favorite Autograph Sets
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This page lists my favorite Autograph sets.  Only the sets that I have at least one card from were taken into consideration for this list. It takes me quite a while to complete some of these sets, but that is what makes it fun.  Every card manufacturer has at least one autographed set, so it isn't hard find one that appeals to you. However, in my case, they all appeal to me. 

It's hard to imagine, but only a decade ago there was no such thing as Autographed card sets. My, have we come a long way.  Pro-Line was the first to offer the "All-Autographed" card set back in 1991, since then, every single card manufacturer has had an autographed set.  Sometimes, I wonder how the players do it!!

The sets listed below are my favorite Autograph sets, insert or otherwise:

1) 1997 SP "Sign of the Times" - In my opinion, The Autograph card by which all others are judged.

1997 SP "Rae Carruth" Sign of the Times #11RC

2) 1999 Sports Illustrated Autographs - I haven't really started putting this set together yet, but was this a really great idea or what?!! Simply Awesome!!

1999 Fleer Sports Illustrated "Roger Craig" Autographs #8

3) 1998 Press Pass Autographs - Press Pass really puts some nice Autographs sets together. To me, this is their best.

1998 Press Pass "Donovan Darius" Autograph  #28RC

4) 1997 Upper Deck Legends Autographs - Although I'm not a real big fan or sets that strictly include retired players. This set is different. Not only that, but it still holds it's value and is still a very sought after set.

1997 Upper Deck Legends "Wes Chandler" Autograph AL-87

5) 1997 Press Pass Autographs - The 1997 set is tough to put together and finding singles are difficult.  It shows how sought after the Press Pass brand really is.

1997 Press Pass "Reinard Wilson" Autograph #30RC

6) 1996 Classic Visions Autographs - Not a very popular set, but very sharp in appearance.

1996 Classic Visions "Tim Biakabatuka" Autograph #40A

7) 1995 Pro-Line Autographs - Another superb autograph set filled with some great players. There is no known explanation what the "AP" stands for.

1995 Pro-Line Autographs "Jack Del Rio"  #26B

8) 1996 Pro-Line Autographs - Another Winner from Pro-Line. The 1996 set utilizes the new on-the-front certification.

1996 Pro-Line Autographs "Blaine Bishop" #5

9) 1996 Pro-Line Memorabilia Rookie Autographs - Is there a better way to show two of the most promising rookies on one card? Way to go Pro-Line!!

1996 Pro-Line Memorabilia "Biakabatuka / George" Rookie Autographs #2

 

10) 1998 SP Player's Ink Autographs - A very nice looking Autograph set, but I expect more from the SP brand. I thought the green area for signatures was too big.

 

1998 SP Player's Ink Autographs "Dorsey Levens" #DL

 

Honorable Mention 11) 1997 Pinnacle Inscriptions Autographs - It really is one of the better looking Autograph card sets. The only problem with this set was the fading ink.

1997 Pinnacle Inscriptions Autographs "Warren Moon" #22

Honorable Mention 12) 1993 Pro-Line Live Autographs - I really do like this set, but it did have a couple flaws; Marco Coleman's signature, (he signed the back), and Steve Emtman's use of a thick sharpie are two.

1993 Pro-Line Autographs "Rodney Peete" #29