Today I received a pair of tickets signed by Ozzie Albies. I had sent them in to a signing via Jim D (jdduck on SCN) via BP Sports in Marietta, GA. I had requested one to be signed with ML Debut and the other with just Ozzie’s name. I had asked to have them done with a silver paint pen. Ozzie writes real fast so his name was streaked a little but for the price I cannot complain. Ozzie is a pretty good star in the making!
Oh Balls!
My grandfather had a saying that when something did not go right, he would say “Oh balls”. Whether it was working in the yard or garden or playing cards or whatever. Today was a day worth saying “Oh balls” but not for something not going right! Today I received two packages and each contained a pair of baseballs! The first box had a pair of Oakland A’s signed baseballs. I noticed on Twitter that A’s Authentics posted that they just got in some Jesus Luzardo signed baseballs. Jesus is going to be a big time pitcher real soon so I thought I would purchase that one. And, why stop at one? So I added a Matt Chapman baseball to my order. Both arrived today. My other package was from Drew Coble. You may have noticed a couple posts recently regarding Drew and his wife Cindy. I originally wrote to Drew asking him to do a story ball on the 1987 ALCS pickoff of Darrell Evans but later found out the boxscores were all wrong and it was Joe Brinkman who was manning third base that game. After going back and forth via email with Cindy, I ended up sending a pair of baseballs to Drew to do storys on the 1991 World Series pick off play of Ron Gant at first base and also on George Brett’s Pine Tar Game, both of which he was involved in. I got them today and am really excited about them. They also included a cool 1987 Twins pennant and a pair of signed postcards and Drew included a nice note. I appreciate all the effort Drew, and especially Cindy, did in helping me acquire these baseballs.
Making Senzel of it
I have wanted a baseball signed by Nick Senzel for a while but all he signs is “N S” when he signs autographs. I wanted a baseball with his first and last names on it rather than initials. I also had a ticket from his Debut game I wanted signed at some point. I noticed that Armando Montiel from 24/7 Collectibles was having a signing with Nick and offered a limited number of full name signatures. I sent in the ticket and a baseball requesting a full name and an inscription on the ticket. I was not sure what to expect as I had never participated in any of Armando’s signing events but today I received the baseball and ticket signed perfectly. I am real pleased with the items and the cost and customer service Armando provided. I am excited to add these items of an up and coming superstar to my collection!
A Ticket Stieb
Today I received a pair of items in the mail. The first package was four Sports Illustrated magazines signed by Dave Stieb. I had one issue already signed in black Sharpie by Andre Dawson and got Stieb to finish it. I had three other issues in great shape sitting around so I sent those as well. Those were signed in blue Sharpie. I hope to get Dawson on the other three to complete those as well someday.
My other package was a ticket from Rafael Palmeiro’s 3,000th hit game. I already had a season ticket version signed and had acquired a box office ticket along the way. When I saw the Palmeiro was signing via his home for $30 (later lowered to $20), I sent the ticket with a request to inscribe it “3000th Hit” and he did. It arrived today and looks great!