Rolls Royce

Today’s mail brought a couple really cool items for the collection. First, Royce Lewis signed four Topps Now cards that I sent to the ballpark back in August. Those cards are:
2023 Topps Now 05.29.2023 #359
2023 Topps Now 10.03.2023 #959
2023 Topps Now 10.11.2023 #995
2024 Topps Now 06.21.2024 #326
I also received a pair of the oversized Major League (the movie) cards that I picked up at the 2014 All Star Fanfest signed by Chelsie Ross. Chelsie played Eddie Harris and included each inscription I requested. On his card, #MLC-EH, he signed it with Eddie Harris and “You tryin’ to say Jesus Christ can’t hit a curveball?”. On the Jobu card, #MLC-JB, he signed it with Eddie Harris as well and included “Yo bartender. Jobu needs a refill.” and “Up your butt Jobu!” Those are three of the top quotes from the Major League movie!

Yungblud

During Ozzy Osbourne’s final show, one of the performers was a singer named Yungblud. I had never heard of him (Dom) before but was impressed with his energy and vocals. I started listening to some songs and watching short videos of him performing and was impressed. When I saw he was offering a signed CD of a collaboration with Aerosmith, I bought two. They arrived today and, while the signature is not much, they are both signed real nice with a cool gold paint pen. I do not yet have the heart to tear one open to listen but I do like “My Only Angel” and how Yungblud and Steven Tyler’s voice blend so perfectly!

Old Man Tucker

One of my son’s best friends was drafted by the Oakland A’s a year and a half ago. He spent the first half season in rookie ball but last summer was assigned to the Stockton Ports Single A team. I was excited when the ticket manager responded to a couple emails of mine asking for tickets to his debut and first win. I was able to give a couple of each to his parents and added the others to my collection waiting until the off season to get them signed. Today my son hung out with Tucker Novotny and their other buddies and got Tucker to sign the tickets for me. Tucker is a great kid from a great family and I wish him the very best for a successful career. He signed three tickets with “Minor League Debut” and five tickets with “1st MiLB Win”. These are fun items for my collection! Thanks Tucker!