If you have been following my blog, you have seen a recent trend with getting Lanny Frattare’s scorecards signed. I expect to receive another one tomorrow but today’s scorecard was signed by Goose Gossage. Many will not remember his single season pitching for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1977. I know I did not realize it until I was going through the list of available scorecards and saw Goose pitched for them. I acquired the scorecard for the 06.22.1977 game in which the Pirates beat Padres in San Diego 3-1. What is cool about this game is Gossage pitched to four batters and struck each out and picked up the save. When I sent him the scorecard to sign, I requested he add “4 Up! 4 Down!” and “42nd MLB Save” to it. Not only did he do that, he also included “HOF 2008” and the following “They never had a chance, fun!” to it. I thought that was awesome. Thanks for making a cool scorecard even cooler Goose!
It’s cool you mentioned Lanny Frattare. He’s from my hometown of Rochester, NY. I knew his dad, Al Frattare. He owned and operated Avery Bowling Center, here in Rochester. A really nice man. I met Lanny a long time ago, but I don’t think he’d remember. Lanny is a TOP notch broadcaster!
Small world Lou! That is awesome! I went through Lanny’s son David to acquire these scorecards. They are very unique and I love that they are part of my collection.