Today I received my 1965 Twins team ball back from Jerry Fosnow. I think it is time to retire sending it out. Jerry signed it in blue Sharpie even though I provided him a blue ink pen. I think he did it purposely as the only place left for him to sign was by the Bud Selig Commissioner part of the ball and to get it to show up better than blue ink he used a Sharpie. It looks a lot better than if it was placed elsewhere. There is not any more room and even though I could get two more guys on it (good signers) I will retire it now.
Category: TTM
Riding In An El Cimino
After rediscovering my 1965 Twins team baseball with a Jimmie Hall private signing, I have sent it out to Bernie Allen and just got it back from Pete Cimino today. Realistically, there are about three more signers who are above 90% return left. I am nervous any time I send something like this but I may continue to take those chances to get those three players on it. Follow along and see who they are!
Layin’ Down the Law!
I recently had an idea for something cool for my collection. I was inspired by a fellow collector who spent the COVID quarantine time writing to players who gave up home runs to Hank Aaron and asked them about each home run or their memory of the homer(s). I got an idea from that to write to a teammate of Roberto Clemente and ask what he remembers about “The Great One”. Today I received it back! Vern Law wrote all about Roberto and his memories of him all over the baseball. There is not a blank spot on the entire ball! It is really neat. I might have to try a few other players with other Hall of Famers!
I Am Hereby Circled
Bert Blyleven had a shtick when he was broadcasting Twins games that he would use the telestrator to circle Twins fans who went to road games. It lead to a lot of “Circle Me Bert” signs at the ballparks. Today I received the 2020 Allen & Ginter card signed by him. He included a note with a smiley face too.