Category: HOF

Bert “Be Home” Blyleven

Some of you may remember Chris Bermann on ESPN giving nicknames to athletes. His Bert “Be Home” Blyleven was one of my favorites.
While organizing a box of items, I came across a couple old wirephotos I had bought somewhere along the line to get signed. I found two Tony Oliva and a Bert Blyleven wirephoto. I sent the two Oliva ones off to an upcoming signing and sent the Blyleven to Bert along with his requested donation. I received it back today signed along with a funny note. The photo shows Bert in mid-delivery with his knee above his elbow. He included a note that said “If I tried that high leg delivery now I would fall over!” Pretty funny stuff!

The Toddfather

Mike C (mac6185 on SCN) had a signing with Todd Helton a couple weeks ago. I had sent in my actual HOF Induction ceremony ticket from last year to the signing. It is stamped and cancelled at the post office induction weekend. I also sent in a plaque postcard that I had cancelled at the post office there as well. Both came back signed beautifully. I am excited to get these items signed from that magical trip to Cooperstown we did as a family last summer. I have a couple more to go on my ticket to complete it!

Well Played Mauer

Yesterday I got a notice that I had a package at the Post Office to sign for. I sent my SASE with signature confirmation for Fan HQ’s signing with Joe Mauer due to the value of the items inside of it. I wanted to make sure I got it. During lunch today I went to the Post Office and picked it up. As always, Fan HQ does an amazing job on items. I got the following today:
2024 Topps Heritage #205
2024 Allen & Ginter #190
MLB 11 The Show with Joe on the cover and “Well Played Mauer”
06.06.2004 ticket with “1st MLB HR”
06.10.2010 ticket with “Behind Net Catch”
08.05.2023 ticket with “2023 Twins HOF”
I am over the top excited to add these to my collection!