Does anyone recognize this autograph?

[DolfanAdam]

I got these game worn shoes over a decade ago, with a bunch of other game worn stuff, mostly training camp guys, spares, etc. but I’ve always been curious about them. Looking at lists of guys that wore #87 I don’t recognize any names that look similar to this signature. Anyone have any ideas? I’d think they’re likely from 2000-2015 era.

 

[The Ghost]

Players who wore 87 for at least one regular season game for the Dolphins:​

WR John Roderick (1966-67), TE Jim Mertens (1969), WR Willie Richardson (1970), TE Andre Tillman (1975-78), TE Dan Johnson (1983-87), TE Rich Siler (1987), TE David Lewis (1987), WR James Pruitt (1990), TE Charles Henry (1991), WR Mike Williams (1991-95), WR Kirby Dar Dar (1996), WR Yatil Green (1999), WR Bert Emanuel (2000), WR Dedric Ward (2001-02), TE Lorenzo Diamond (2005), TE Justin Peelle (2006-07), WR Anthony Armstrong (2012), TE Ryan Spadola (2013), WR Rashawn Scott (2016-17), TE Clive Walford (2019), WR Isaiah Ford (2021), WR Erik Ezukanma (2022)

Good luck.

 

[MrChadRico]

I got these game worn shoes over a decade ago, with a bunch of other game worn stuff, mostly training camp guys, spares, etc. but I’ve always been curious about them. Looking at lists of guys that wore #87 I don’t recognize any names that look similar to this signature. Anyone have any ideas? I’d think they’re likely from 2000-2015 era.

Every player in Dolphins history to wear 87.... I have no clue.

 

[Danny]

Players who wore 87 for at least one regular season game for the Dolphins:​

WR John Roderick (1966-67), TE Jim Mertens (1969), WR Willie Richardson (1970), TE Andre Tillman (1975-78), TE Dan Johnson (1983-87), TE Rich Siler (1987), TE David Lewis (1987), WR James Pruitt (1990), TE Charles Henry (1991), WR Mike Williams (1991-95), WR Kirby Dar Dar (1996), WR Yatil Green (1999), WR Bert Emanuel (2000), WR Dedric Ward (2001-02), TE Lorenzo Diamond (2005), TE Justin Peelle (2006-07), WR Anthony Armstrong (2012), TE Ryan Spadola (2013), WR Rashawn Scott (2016-17), TE Clive Walford (2019), WR Isaiah Ford (2021), WR Erik Ezukanma (2022)

Good luck.

that's a pretty bad list

 

[MARINO1384]

I got these game worn shoes over a decade ago, with a bunch of other game worn stuff, mostly training camp guys, spares, etc. but I’ve always been curious about them. Looking at lists of guys that wore #87 I don’t recognize any names that look similar to this signature. Anyone have any ideas? I’d think they’re likely from 2000-2015 era.

Is it a game worn cleat? You have a picture or make of the shoe if so. Probably better off grabbing that than narrowing down when the shoe was from to better pinpoint the year then can look up the whole training camp roster from those years.

 

[MrChadRico]

I think what appears to be a T is actually a D... maybe it's Dedrick Ward but he just signed his sig De Ward???

I donno but it's a fun exercise

 

[MARINO1384]

I think what appears to be a T is actually a D... maybe it's Dedrick Ward but he just signed his sig De Ward???

I donno but it's a fun exercise

Yeah think that’s it. D’s look like T’s, separation in middle of last name is consistent and the two loops only thing that’s weird is the not connecting the first one in the last name but a card is easier to sign then a raised surface like a shoe.

Dedric Ward

 

[The Ghost]

that's a pretty bad list

Ya, we’re due.

 

[The Ghost]

Yeah think that’s it

Dedric Ward

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Yup, that’s a definite match. Good job.

 

[MrChadRico]

Yeah think that’s it. D’s look like T’s, separation in middle of last name is consistent and the two loops only thing that’s weird is the not connecting the first one in the last name but a card is easier to sign then a raised surface like a shoe.

Dedric Ward

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Ohh yea we got it! That looks like it for sure.

 

[DolfanAdam]

Yeah think that’s it. D’s look like T’s, separation in middle of last name is consistent and the two loops only thing that’s weird is the not connecting the first one in the last name but a card is easier to sign then a raised surface like a shoe.

Dedric Ward

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Dude! Thank you! I've wondered about this for years. I knew it wouldn't be a significant player or anything, but I always wondered whose they were. Very happy to finally have the mystery solved.

 

[MrClean]

Dude! Thank you! I've wondered about this for years. I knew it wouldn't be a significant player or anything, but I always wondered whose they were. Very happy to finally have the mystery solved.

I think the Dolphins thought they found a significant slot receiver when they signed Ward.

 

[Dogbone34]

Steve Towle…

 

[NY8123]

It's 100% Dedric Ward.

 

[mwestberry]

I got these game worn shoes over a decade ago, with a bunch of other game worn stuff, mostly training camp guys, spares, etc. but I’ve always been curious about them. Looking at lists of guys that wore #87 I don’t recognize any names that look similar to this signature. Anyone have any ideas? I’d think they’re likely from 2000-2015 era.

Damn, I've been looking for those ... where did I leave them this time?