Today’s mail brought a pair of packages with really neat items for the collection. The first package I opened was a Sports Illustrated from 05.01.1995 and the other was a Sports Illustrated for Kids from August, 1995 both signed beautifully by Cal Ripken Jr. Both have Ironclad and MLB authentication. I acquired them from my buddy Joel B (brad0112 on SCN and formerly of the Twin Cities here). Joel is selling a number of items in his collection so he can buy a cool Babe Ruth or Ty Cobb or someone of that stature’s autograph. I am sure you will see Joel’s name popping up here again soon!
The other package had a Wayne Garrett Story Ball about Roberto Clemente’s 3000th hit game. Mr Garrett mentioned what Roberto meant to the team and baseball and how he played third base in the game Roberto got the hit. Pretty cool baseball and recollection!
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Not a Pain In My Blass!
Today I received a Story Ball from Steve Blass. Mr Blass wrote a cool story about Roberto Clemente’s 3000th hit game. He did a great job but forgot to sign it! I will send it back to him for his signature tomorrow. It was a really cool story too!
DeeeeeeeeLux!
Todays mail included a pair of items I had sent out. The first was a debut ticket, inscribed with “MLB Debut” and a baseball signed by Gavin Lux. Luis B at oneway77jc.com had Gavin in for a signing and inked up my items. I am pleased with everything Luis and his crew has taken care of for me. One Way even got a photo of Gavin signing my ticket!
The other package was a baseball I sent to Dave Schneck. Dave was on the Mets team when they played the Pirates when Roberto Clemente got his 3000th hit. I recently sent out a handful of baseballs surrounding Clemente’s hit and this is the first I got back. Dave did inscribe it with Roberto Clemente’s 3000th Hit but did not write about his memory of the event.
Where there’s a Wills, there’s a Way
About a year ago I sent Maury Wills a beautiful June 1963 Sport magazine along with more than his required fee. I figured it was long gone. Call me surprised when I opened the mail today and found my magazine, personalized to me, signed by Maury. Not sure why it took so long but I am happy to have it back signed!