Adventures in Autograph Collecting
Today I received a Baseball Magazine from October 1979 that was sent to Jeremy P (WVU Rocks on SCN) for his signing with Bill Mazeroski. Bill signed it exactly as I wished he would have on his image.
Jeremy even took a photo of Maz signing my magazine!
It turned out great. It is now signed by both Don Larsen and now Maz. Thanks Jeremy!
Today I received a Sports Illustrated magazine signed by one of the best to ever play the game, Ken Griffey Jr. Back when Griffey played for the Mariners I would go to all three games in the series when they visited the Twins. Not once did I ever see Griffey or A Rod sign for anyone. Fast forward years later I have purchased two different signed (and authenticated) Sports Illustrated magazines in the span of a few months. I am glad to get these and would love to find the rest of them. This one came from Lou B (loumud on SCN) and arrived beautifully signed and in great shape. A real nice addition to the collection!
Today I received a baseball signed by Andrew Benintendi. Andrew is tearing up the minor leagues but what makes this baseball special is Andrew RARELY signs for anyone and says his agent told him not to sign on the sweetspot. I paid more than normal for the baseball because of that. I kept thinking that if I had the opportunity to get Bryce Harper at this price when he was in the same level of the minors as Andrew I would jump on it. At least I can mark off Benintendi from my baseball want list now. I purchased it from Brian M (morells86 on SCN) who had a half dozen signed via some special relationship with Andrew. I am very pleased.
Today I received half of what I sent to have signed by Vincent Velasquez via a signing with Todd S (toddschafer on SCN). Todd is handling a couple items for me coming up in a few signings and the first one was a baseball signed by Vince as well as a rookie card that he shared with Ryan O’Rourke who signed it at Twinsfest. I received the baseball today but he forgot the card and said he will get that signed next time he sees Vince. For now, I have a nicely signed baseball from Vincent Velasquez.