Today I received a really, really, really cool baseball signed by one of the coolest guys I have ever met. A few weeks ago I had sent a couple magazines to Brooks Robinson and he was not happy with how one of them turned out so he told me to send him anything in the future and he would sign it for me for free. I have always wanted a stat ball of Brooks and thought this would be a good time for it. I still included a donation for him and today I received it. He loaded it up with his amazing career statistics. He wrote his name and HOF 1983 and the following stats:
1955-1977 Baltimore Orioles
2,896 Games
1,232 Runs
2,848 Hits
268 HRs
.267 Batting Avg
18x All Star
16x Gold Gloves
1970 WS MVP
1964 AL MVP
1966 AS MVP
It looks awesome and I am really excited to have this in my collection. THANK YOU BROOKS!!!
Category: Baseballs
The Murph
Today I was able to pick up what was a tradition for my friend Rob M and I going back to the Metrodome days. On a Friday during Lent, I would swing by McDonald’s on my way to spending lunch at the ballpark with Rob and pick up fish sandwiches. We would go to a suite and hang out and chat about our families and baseball. Because I was so busy the last few years at work, I made it a point to make it happen this year and today was the day.
It was neat to spend time at the ballpark and especially with Rob. Looking out of the suite at the field, I could see the outfield grass getting mowed. How cool is that?
After lunch, I was able to check out the new Bat & Barrel area (formerly Metropolitan Club) and the realignment of the area by Gate 29 where they removed a few rows of seats and made the concourse wider. It really looked great!
On my way out, Rob gave me a bag with a couple Twins swag items. Inside was a baseball signed by John Ryan Murphy. I did not have one signed by him so this was a great addition to the collection.
Thanks for the goodies but more important the time hanging out Rob!
Greene With Envy
Today I received the first item I had sent out to spring training signings via MLAM. I received my baseball signed by Hunter Greene with the MLB hologram. I am very pleased and can’t wait for the others to arrive!
KK
Today I received a baseball signed by Kevin Kiermaier that Doug B (dugoutdug on SCN) got signed for me at the Ted Williams Museum Dinner on 02.10.2018. It was signed perfectly by the only player who can rival Byron Buxton with centerfield play. Thanks Doug!