Today I received something I sent out back on April 2, 2017. I was at the Twins game on May 25, 2006 when then MN Governor Tim Pawlenty signed the bill that allowed the funding for the Twins stadium to go ahead which eventually led to Target Field being built. I came across the pair of tickets I had for that game this spring and thought it would be cool to have Tim sign it. I did not have his address so I cross referenced it with his spouse via a Google search and sent it off. Today it arrived with a short note on my letter. Pretty unique item for the collection!
Between a Rocco and a Hard Place
Today I received a couple packages I had sent out to have signed.
The first package contained a pair of tickets that Rocco Baldelli signed. Doug Keating had Rocco in as a signing guest and I mailed in a pair of tickets that were signed with inscriptions:
04.30.2003 stub with “1st MLB HR”
07.22.2004 full ticket with “1st MLB Grand Slam”
They look cool and Doug does a great job with his signings.
The other package was a request I sent to Bernie Carbo to sign a baseball with his memories of hitting the game tying home run in Game 6 of the 1975 World Series. What I received was more of a testimonial baseball as he has found Christ and it basically turned his life around.
My Bud!
Today I received a signed Hall of Fame plaque postcard signed by Bud Selig from my friend Jim W. Jim had a pair and asked if I needed one. I told him my request from Bud bubbled really bad and he sent me his extra! Thanks Jim!
Mea Kulpa
Today I received a pair of signed business cards from Ron Kulpa. Ron is really good friends with my friend Steve C. Steve helped me acquire a pair of signed business cards this past summer from Rich Rieker and again helped me acquire Ron’s. They are neat additions to the collection! I hope to add more once I get time to send out requests. For now, Steve has done all the heavy lifting for me! Thanks Steve and thanks Ron!