Alexander Ovechkin
Date of Birth: 9/17/1985
Rookie Card Year: 2005-06
Investment Rating: 8.0
Overview
Alexander Ovechkin is one of the best players in the NHL. He also represents one of the stronger investment opportunities for hockey fans. Along with Sidney Crosby, Ovechkin's popularity with collectors has been on the rise since he started his professional career with the Washington Capitals in 2005. His fiercely competitive nature may polarize fans, but there's no denying his drawing power in the hockey world.
As such, Alexander Ovechkin rookie card collectors are among the most loyal in the hobby. The Russian gets a further boost thanks to his international appeal.
Although few will question his abilities, Ovechkin had been unable to transfer it to playoff success. That changed in 2018 as Ovechkin finally won the Stanley Cup.
The Alexander Ovechkin rookie card checklist can be seen using the tab above and we also have a guide to the top 10 Ovi rookie cards.
Top Alexander Ovechkin Rookie Hockey Cards
2005-06 UD The Cup Alexander Ovechkin RC #179 Autographed Jersey #/99
There is no question which Alexander Ovechkin rookie claims the top spot. His 2005-06 Upper Deck The Cup rookie card has both an on-card autograph and a premium jersey swatch. It's also numbered to 99. Whenever one of these elusive cards surfaces, high values follow.
2005-06 SP Authentic Alexander Ovechkin RC #190 Autograph #/999
Even though it has the highest print run of his autographed rookies, the 2005-06 SP Authentic Alexander Ovechkin release has strong appeal with collectors based on its on-card signature and longstanding Future Watch brand appeal.
2005-06 SPx Alexander Ovechkin RC #190 Autographed Jersey #/499
This 2005-06 SPx autographed jersey card is only hindered by its sticker autograph. This Alexander Ovechkin rookie option has a very dynamic design and features a decent sized piece of jersey in the form of an "R."
2005-06 Upper Deck Ice Alexander Ovechkin RC #103 #/99
The only non-autograph on the list, the 2005-06 Upper Deck Ice card has an extremely low print run of 99 numbered copies. The Ovechkin card is further enhanced by its acetate card stock and unique look.
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Rookie Cards
Alexander Ovechkin Rookie Card Checklist
Budget Rookie Cards
Mid-Range Rookie Cards
Premium Rookie Cards
- 2005-06 Hot Prospects #275 Autographed Jersey #/199
- 2005-06 SP Authentic #190 Autograph #/999
- 2005-06 SPx #190 Autographed Jersey #/499
- 2005-06 Upper Deck Ice #103 #/99
- 2005-06 Upper Deck Rookie Update #275 Autograph #/199 with Ilya Kovalchuk
- 2005-06 Upper Deck The Cup #179 Autographed Jersey #/99
- 2005-06 Upper Deck Ultimate Collection #92 Autograph #/299
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Autograph Guide
Alexander Ovechkin Autographed Memorabilia Buying Guide
Below you will find examples of what an authentic Alexander Ovechkin autograph looks like. This can be used as a first point of reference for determining the legitimacy of autograph memorabilia, but is not a substitute for having your items authenticated by a well-respected professional autograph authentication company. Some of the trusted sources within the sports memorabilia market include the following companies: PSA, JSA, and Mounted Memories. Ovechkin also has his own Certification; Ovi8 Click on any of the images below to view full size photos.
Alexander Ovechkin Cut Signature Exemplar:
Alexander Ovechkin Key Signature Attributes: An authentic Alexander Ovechkin signature will exhibit several distinguishing characteristics. Regardless of the type of item or when it was signed, look for the following signature features:
- Only a couple of letters are distinguishable; "l" and "d" in Alexander
- The letter "l" is an over-sized, closed loop, coming off the start of the signature letter "a"
- The letter "d" consists of a broad pen stroke as the pen goes up and then down
- The remaining part of the signature resembles a capital letter "A" with a circling cross of the slanted lines which finishes with a downward pen stroke
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