No, not that Donald… I am referring to Don Denkinger. When the latest issue of Sports Illustrated came out, it had a picture of Bucky Dent’s famous home run on the cover. I bought a few issues and sent three to Mr Denkinger. He kindly signed them perfectly. I now have to get them signed by the other three in the photo… Carlton Fisk, Mike Torrez, and of course Bucky Dent. The quest is on!
Category: Sports Illustrated
Don’t Be A Hader
Today I received a couple packages from Chris L (ChrisL999 on SCN). The first package from him had a Josh Hader signed baseball. I did not have an autograph of this super star reliever so I am excited to add it to the collection!
The other package had my March 30, 2015 Sports Illustrated issue that was already signed by Salvador Perez. Chris was able to get Greg Holland to sign it and finish it. I am pumped about both of these items! Thanks Chris!
The Big Unit and a Couple 1st Round Draft Picks
Today I received a couple packages of baseball goodness. The first package was from Tom O (orr23mj on SCN) where he had a signing with Randy Johnson. I was able to get four items signed by Randy with three being Sports Illustrated magazines and the other being my 300 win baseball. Randy included “303 Ws” on my baseball. I now need only three more living 300 game winners to complete it (Maddux, Ryan, and Glavine). The three SI’s that were signed was 03.31.1997, 11.02.2001, and 12.17.2001 which he completed the issue that was already signed by Curt Schilling. They turned out great! Tom does an amazing job!
The second package I opened was a pair of baseballs my pal Chris L (ChrisL999 on SCN) got at a recent minor league game. The baseballs he got signed for me included Nick Pratto and Daniel Lynch. Lynch included “2018 34th Pick” which was interesting. Usually they write 1st round pick or something like that but since it was a sandwhich pick maybe that is why he wrote the pick number. Either way, it is pretty cool. Thanks Chris!
06 WS MVP
Today I received a package from Derrick B (dlbiri1s on SCN) which contained a beautifully signed 11.06.2006 Sports Illustrated magazine signed by David Eckstein. Eckstein managed a team at the 2018 STL Legends Game on August 11th and Derrick got it signed at the signing session as part of the game. It looks awesome! Thanks Derrick!