Michael Thomas Modano Jr. born June 7, 1970 is an American former professional ice hockey player, who played primarily for the Minnesota North Stars/Dallas Stars franchise. He spent the final season of his NHL career with his hometown Detroit Red Wings.

As the all-time goal-scoring and points leader amongst American-born players in NHL history, Modano is widely regarded as one of the greatest American-born ice hockey players of all time. Modano was drafted first overall by the North Stars in 1988, and after the team moved to Texas he helped the Stars win the Stanley Cup in 1999.  Modano is considered one of the most influential figures in popularizing hockey in Texas and the southern United States. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame on November 17, 2014. In 2017, he was named one of the 100 Greatest NHL Players. In 2019, he was inducted into the IIHF Hall of Fame.

In the early 2000's, Mike appeared at the Oshman's Sporting Goods store in Mesquite Texas for a Boys/Girls Club fundraiser where he graciously signed this hat for me.  It has never been worn and still has the original sales tags attached.  He signed with a gold-color marker so his signature is not a bold standout on the dark green Dallas Stars cap but, put some light on it, and you know instantly whose signature it is.