Connor McDavid Autograph (2010)

1. Early Career Memorabilia

In 2010, Connor McDavid was still a young player, years away from being drafted into the NHL. Acquiring his autograph at this stage would have been a prescient move, recognizing his potential early on. Early career memorabilia is often more valuable because it captures the athlete before they became a household name.

2. Exceptional Talent Recognized Early

Connor McDavid was identified as a prodigious talent from a young age. His remarkable skills were evident during his time with the Erie Otters in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL), where he demonstrated exceptional speed, agility, and hockey IQ. Recognizing his potential early and obtaining his autograph showcases an understanding of his likely trajectory to greatness.

3. NHL Achievements

Since being drafted first overall by the Edmonton Oilers in the 2015 NHL Draft, McDavid has exceeded expectations. He has won multiple Hart Memorial Trophies as the league's Most Valuable Player, Art Ross Trophies as the leading scorer, Conn Smythe Trophy as the MVP during the Stanley Cup playoffs, and has been named to numerous All-Star teams. Holding onto his early autograph connects a fan to the beginning of this illustrious career.

4. Historical Significance

McDavid is already considered one of the best players of his generation, and many compare him to legends like Wayne Gretzky and Sidney Crosby. Memorabilia from the early stages of his career will likely appreciate in value as he continues to break records and achieve milestones.

5. Scarcity and Demand

Autographs from early in a player’s career are generally rarer than those obtained during their peak years. As McDavid's fame grows, so does the demand for his memorabilia. A 2010 autograph represents a scarce item from a period when fewer people recognized his potential, making it more coveted among collectors.

6. Emotional and Historical Value

Beyond monetary worth, an early autograph from McDavid holds emotional and historical value. It represents a connection to his journey and the early belief in his capabilities. For passionate fans and collectors, this can be a gem in the collection.

7. The Original Auto

Back in 2010, I had the unique experience of working alongside Georges Laraque, promoting synthetic ice to consumers and businesses.  We had booth #1152 at The Hockey Expo, held from April 23 to 25 at the International Centre in Mississauga.

Connor and his friends (likely Christian D., Matthew B., Connor S., and Jesse W.) were hanging out at the Expo on the Saturday.  Being from the small town of Newmarket, I immediately recognized them.  We often crossed paths in our local hockey rinks either coaching or watching my own sons play. 

The buzz among parents who lived near the McDavids' was always about Connor—his relentless drive to improve his hockey skills was legendary. If he wasn't perfecting his moves on his backyard rink, he'd be out on the driveway, rollerblading tirelessly. Recognizing his potential and determination, I seized the moment and asked Connor for his autograph. After all, this 13-year-old was already shaping up to be a future star.  I think now is the perfect time to present this to the hockey world.

- Dean Sprung, Sprunger Originals

Purchase details:

"Connor #97" autograph is intentionally blurred on the image to prevent fraudulent use.  The autograph was written with a Sharpie on the promotional brochure used at the show.  The autograph bleeds through the front panel of the brochure.

Buyer will receive a Web3 COA for proof of ownership and added content.  A QR code label will be applied to the back of the brochure for easy access to the Web3 COA.  The Web3 COA is transferable by the owner.  

Provincial taxes apply.  Direct e-transfer payment to payment@sprunger.shop or crypto payment at check out via DePay or Solana Pay only.  Other payment methods will require photo ID verification through our third party vendor.

Shipping and insurance included.

25% of this sale will be donated to Southlake Foundation, Newmarket, Ontario.