Yesterday at a yard sale I found this

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So yesterday I'm doing my usual Saturday morning thing and going yard sailing with my wife. We have five kids (yes I know a lot) and these always help us. We are following our map and end up at this nice house in a wealthy neighborhood. There is a crowd of people standing around checking it out, they were checking out tools, nice ones too.


So I poke around and my eye sees this hat. I pick it up put it with the pile of other things ask the guy how much, and my wife is there talking with me at the time and the guy looks at her and says "I have a bunch of signed jerseys, I don't like to tell people this but my wife used to date (pause...) Mike Madano". I said "cool" wondering to myself why would you be embarrassed by that, and where is she? I bet she's hot. I know my wife is hot, and he was probably saying that to her not me but what can you do? So he looks at the small pile of things I wanted and gave me a price for everything and the deal was closed.


Now here's what I know


1. There is no certificate of authenticity here. None. Red flag I know


2. The center of this hat says "Pros vs Prospects Charity Classic II" and 2006 with the Texas Tornado logo in the center and the year 2006. The Texas Tornado's not to be confused with the late Kerry Von Eric are a Junior A National Champion hockey team. Every year the Texas Tornadoes play a charity game against a team of professional players. This has been going on for years and has had some big name players play that game. Honestly before this expirence I'd have never heard of this event so I googled and found this


Tornado Announce Pros vs. Prospects II - OurSports Central - Independent and Minor League Sports News

Tornado Announce Pros vs. Prospects II
January 12, 2006 - North American Hockey League (NAHL) Texas Tornado




Texas TornadoVery Important... Please Note: Tickets for Pros vs. Prospects II go on sale this Thursday, January 12th, at 11:00am for all Texas Tornado season ticket holders. All Tornado season ticket holders (Full season and mini-plan) are guaranteed the ability to purchase their season ticket seats as well as additional seats prior to them going on sale to the general public. Please call the Texas Tornado office at 972-335-9800 or stop by our offices at 2601 Ave of the Stars Ste. #200. You may also purchase them at the customer service kiosk during the homegames on Friday, January 13th - Saturday, January 14th - Sunday, January 15th vs. the Santa Fe Roadrunners.
Frisco, Texas "" On Wednesday, February 15th at 7:30pm at the Dr Pepper StarCenter in Frisco, the Texas Tornado will host the second annual Pros vs. Prospects Tornado Charity Classic, matching the Back-to-Back National Champion Texas Tornado Hockey team in a game against a team of former NHL Stars including former Dallas Stars' players Guy Carbonneau, Craig Ludwig, Shayne Corson, Brent Severyn, Shawn Chambers, Dave Gagner, and Grant Ledyard. Additional players participating in the event will be announced at a later date. Ticket prices for the game start at only $20.00 and go on sale to the general public Tuesday, January 24th, at 9:00am. Tickets can be ordered by calling the Tornado office at 972-335-9800, via the Internet at NAHL Texas Tornado | Splash Page | Pointstreak Sites, or in person at the Texas Tornado office at the Dr Pepper StarCenter in Frisco. Luxury suites and Party Rooms will also be available for purchase. "It is exciting to be hosting this great event for the second straight year," said Texas Tornado President and Owner Kirby Schlegel. "Hockey fans in the DFW Metroplex will enjoy watching the great collection of former Dallas Stars and NHL veteran superstars that have committed to play in this game for a great cause."


Last season, the Pros defeated the Tornado, 6-2 in the first annual Pros vs. Prospects Charity Classic, as Dallas Stars defenseman Sergei Zubov was named as the game's MVP, playing along side Dallas Stars teammates Mike Modano, Marty Turco, Brenden Morrow, and Stu Barnes. Last year's game sold out in less than four hours and raised money for the Texas Tornado and Mike Modano Foundations. Actor Chuck Norris and former Pantera drummer Vinnie Paul were among the celebrities who were in attendance. Following the game, there will be a live charity auction for the fans to bid on all of the game-worn jerseys worn by the Pros team.

And this


Final Roster Announced for Pros vs. Prospects II - OurSports Central - Independent and Minor League Sports News

Final Roster Announced for Pros vs. Prospects II
February 13, 2006 - North American Hockey League (NAHL) Texas Tornado




Texas TornadoFrisco, Texas - The Back-to-Back National Champion Texas Tornado is pleased to announce the final roster for the Pros vs. Prospects II Tornado Charity Classic II on Wednesday, February 15th at 7:30pm at the Dr Pepper StarCenter in Frisco, matching the two-time defending Junior A National Champion Texas Tornado in a game against a team of former NHL Stars. Headlining the group of former NHL stars participating in the event includes former Dallas Stars players: Brett Hull, Guy Carbonneau, Dave Gagner, Kirk Muller, Craig Ludwig, Shayne Corson, Brent Severyn, Benoit Hogue, Shawn Chambers, Greg Adams, Mike Lalor, Gerald Diduck and Bill Huard. It has also been announced that former Dallas Stars forward and 1980 USA Olympic Hockey Gold Medal winner Neal Broten will serve as the Head Coach for the Pros team. Other former NHL stars that will be participating include Bernie Nicholls, who scored over 1,200 points during his 18-year NHL career, primarily with the Los Angeles Kings. The goaltender for the Pros team is Bill Ranford, who backstopped the Edmonton Oilers to the Stanley Cup in 1989-90, where he was also named as the Conn Smythe Trophy winner for being the Most Valuable Player during the NHL playoffs that season. Rick Zombo formerly of the St. Louis Blues, will also be participating on the Pros team.
Tickets for the Pros vs. Prospects II Tornado Charity Classic II are currently on sale. Ticket prices for the game start at only $15.00 and can be purchased at the Texas Tornado office at the Dr Pepper StarCenter in Frisco, or by calling the Tornado office at 972-335-9800, or can be purchased online at NAHL Texas Tornado | Splash Page | Pointstreak Sites.


"This is going to be a wonderful event for all of the Dallas/Ft. Worth area," said Texas Tornado President and Owner Kirby Schlegel. "The collection of former NHL players that will be competing for charity against the Tornado will make for a very entertaining evening. We are also happy to announce that all proceeds from the Pros vs. Prospects Tornado Charity Classic will again be donated to the Texas Tornado and Mike Modano Foundations and the various charities of the former NHL stars participating in the event." Following the game, there will be a live auction for the fans to bid on all of the game-worn jerseys worn by the Pros.


Last season, the Pros defeated the Tornado, 6-2 in the first annual Pros vs. Prospects Charity Classic, as Dallas Stars defenseman Sergei Zubov was named as the game's MVP, playing along side Dallas Stars teammates Mike Modano, Marty Turco, Brenden Morrow, and Stu Barnes. Last year's game sold out in less than four hours and raised money for the Texas Tornado and Mike Modano Foundations. Actor Chuck Norris and former Pantera drummer Vinnie Paul were among the celebrities who were in attendance. Following the game, there will be a live charity auction for the fans to bid on all of the game-worn jerseys worn by the Pros team.


About the Texas Tornado: The Texas Tornado Junior A Hockey team is located out of Frisco, Texas. Comprised of some of the best players in North America ages 20 and under, the Texas Tornado is a proud member of the 20-team North American Hockey League. On April 30, 2005, the Texas Tornado became only the second team in United States hockey history to win Back-to-Back Junior A National Championships. The Texas Tornado mission is to build a community supported hockey franchise that is exciting, accessible and competitive. The Texas Tornado is committed to partnering with the community to provide support for various groups and charitable organizations. The programs address a variety of issues and help to encourage partnerships to further enhance the growth of the community.

Sounds pretty cool to me and shows a nice provinence.


So admittely I'm not good at authenticating but I think what I see is Bret Hulls autograph and Guy Carbonneau's autographs. My wife is thinking that the story probably went like this


Mike Madano either won this at that charity auction and his wife ended up with it


or


Mike Madano's autograph is on there and I'm not seeing it


or


This was Mike Madono's hat they passed around and why his autograph is not on there. Lots of times people think they will get something signed and don't. These are all guesses and I don't know. I don't know anything about Hockey to be honest with you. I know that I'm a Captails fan at heart because I grew up watching them but besides that this is all I know. So I am hoping that I could get some help from the forum on this item.


My questions are:


1. Was this a good pickup? With so many questions I honestly don't know yet


2. Should I get this authenticated? If so by whom? I figure it would be more valuable if I did but there a cost associated with that and I am not sure it would be worth the cost?


3. Any one want to guess as to the value of this?


4. And last one, hoping the hockey gurus might know who else signed this?


Here are the pictures.


























The NIKE Golf tag is still attached. Can someone help? All opinions are welcome. I bought this to trade or sell. If someone wants to make an offer I'm taking them. Thanks for viewing and I hope you have a great day,


Alex

[30ranfordfan]

Very cool piece! You're right about Brett Hull (being along the bottom of the brim). I can tell you that's Bill Ranford above him (on the left) #30 in his signature.