Category: Sports Illustrated

That is just the ticket!

Today I received a ticket that I sent in to Chriss P (bigpog on SCN) for a private signing for Carlos Santana.  It was cool that it was the only way I figured I could get an inscription on the ticket.  Chriss did a great job and I got it today with MLB Debut on it.

I also received the SI that I had sent to Bobby Doerr earlier and most recently Bill Monbouquette.  Bill signed it perfectly and included a real nice note and a photo personalized to me.  He said the donation I sent to him will go to the Jimmy Fund.  It was another neat day of additions to the collection!

Robert Pershing Doerr

Today I received a special issue Sports Illustrated that celebrated Fenway Park’s 100 years.  SI issued two versions; one with an old black and white photo from 1965 and a newer colored photo.  I sent the black and white one to Bobby Doerr a month or so ago along with $5 and got it back with the autograph all bubbled due to the glossy cover.  I had even included a Staedtler to use.  I removed the autograph and resent it with a note to please use the marker provided and another $5.  It looks much better this time around.  He included his HOF 86 on it as well.