Official NFL HOF autograph set thread???

chemoverlord · February 5, 2011 2:02AM

I am always amazed at these signed programs that you guys find. They are usually in great shape, with nice, tough sigs. Where do you find such items?

jradke4 · February 5, 2011 2:24AM

Reese,

No plans of selling your Reeves?

jay

Reese3333 · February 5, 2011 3:33AM

Nope, I'm holding on to the Reeves and a couple others.

I've had a great response! I'll try to get all my messages awnswered in the next hour. I'll also be adding more to the list here shortly.

Fabfrank · February 5, 2011 4:53AM

Hi Reese. PM sent

Reese3333 · February 5, 2011 5:52AM

Frank PM back

gregm13 · February 5, 2011 7:42AM

Reese,

Say it ain't so! Are you holding onto your HOF signed rc's?

Rgs,

Greg M.

Reese3333 · February 5, 2011 7:50AM

Yeah I'm holding on to all the HOF RCs, 50 Bowmans, 51 Bowmans, 52 Bowmans, 55 Topps AA and a few choice cards from this set (Reeves, Allen, Lyman, Neale, Herber, Edwards, ect...) I'm finding that stainless steel appliances and granite countertops are more expensive than I originally thought!

gregm13 · February 5, 2011 8:13AM

<< Yeah I'm holding on to all the HOF RCs, 50 Bowmans, 51 Bowmans, 52 Bowmans, 55 Topps AA and a few choice cards from this set (Reeves, Allen, Lyman, Neale, Herber, Edwards, ect...) I'm finding that stainless steel appliances and granite countertops are more expensive than I originally thought!

>>

Reese,

If you replace one applicance then you have to replace them all...lol. Good luck w/ your sale.

Is anyone interested in joining a Super Bowl Squares pool that I'm running? The cost is $20 per square and the payout is $500 per quarter. Let me know.

Rgs,

Greg M.

jradke4 · February 5, 2011 8:18AM

greg,

normally i see the superbowl as pure recreation...not this year however.

well less than an hour to go until we learn of the number auto's we will all need to get/add to the sets.

jay

gregm13 · February 5, 2011 8:32AM

<< greg,

normally i see the superbowl as pure recreation...not this year however.

well less than an hour to go until we learn of the number auto's we will all need to get/add to the sets.

jay >>

Jay,

I have to say that I'll be rooting for your Packers...I really like Aaron Rodgers and hope that he wins his first SB.

Rgs,

Greg M.

JMDVM · February 5, 2011 11:42AM

How tough are Les Richter autographs to find?

gregm13 · February 5, 2011 11:54AM

Les Richter was a great signer until he passed away in June 2010. Like many of the older players, and even though he was a great signer, there aren't many of his cards on the market. I've got an entire run of his signed cards including his signed rookie cards (both 52 Bowman Small and Large).

Rgs,

Greg M.

revmoran · February 5, 2011 11:57AM

I just bought Les Richter as part of a lot of 50 3x5s on eBay for $31.75 - Chris Hanburger was in there too

link to auction

BellagioPokerKing · February 5, 2011 2:48PM

Hey Mike, VERY nice pick-up. Even though Richter is on the lined side, it still looks like a very nice autograph. As far as the Hanburger, that is a VERY nice one. More lettering on his last name than usual. Nice pick-up. Congrats.
Rocke

JMDVM · February 5, 2011 3:25PM

Bought a signed Nascar card of Les Richter tonight---hope its good!

gregm13 · February 6, 2011 12:52AM

<< Bought a signed Nascar card of Les Richter tonight---hope its good! >>

Les would include the signed Nascar card often when he responded to TTM requests. I have one or two lying around. Very cool card.

Rgs,

Greg M.

gregm13 · February 6, 2011 12:54AM

Here are scans of the front and back of the two Les Richter signed rc that are in my collection:

jradke4 · February 6, 2011 2:02AM

well i need to pick up a richter myself. hopefully Mr Sabol signs the cards this time when they return. other wise I will have to send them again.

noticed a few richters on ebay. will have to see how my luck goes with them.

IMeddie · February 6, 2011 3:41AM

Its cool Les signed the cards twice.

Todd

BellagioPokerKing · February 6, 2011 4:12AM

Hey Greg,
I think that second one of yours is VERY cool. I don't know how common/uncommon LESLIE Richter is, but I do know that's the first one I've seen. Sort of like my Alexander Wojciechowicz. If you ever want to sell that one, you have a buyer in me for that one.
Rocke

JMDVM · February 6, 2011 2:45PM

I mailed two 3x5s to Ed Sabol last Saturday, got them back yesterday (sat)---one week!

jradke4 · February 7, 2011 1:53PM

good news. the second time was the charm. Mr Sabol signed both of my cards this time!! so just les is left for this years class. and PSA has extended the PSA/DNA card special!!!!

BellagioPokerKing · February 9, 2011 3:22PM

I don't suppose that I could be so lucky as to find out that someone on this board won (stole) those two Turk Edwards autographs on Ebay Wed. night. Item #'s
110644241174 and
110644241181. You can send me a PM if you want.

GR · February 10, 2011 6:44AM

Hello. My name is Nathan or "G.R." Im new to the thread as well. Im probably the youngest hall of fame collector on here seeing as I am still in High school for the next 3 months. All your wisdom and guidance has been treamoundous. Anyhow, I collect hall of fame signatures on photofile or HOF issued 8x10's when possible ohterwise I go after a cut 3x5 or check. Im not some privelaged kid who has money handed to them and I am proud of the ones I get! I love getting as many as I can now while im young and I am sure in a few years I can get some real stellar pieces. I am however happy to announce that this High Schooler LOVES the story of how "Turk" Edwards career ended on the cointoss and as soooo as I saw it I purchased the one for $200- I then bought the "Greasey" Neale for $150. The first one with the classic looking "T" at $260 was gone and I was thinking how I had never seen another so I figured go for it and bam, there you are adrenaline rush! Two awesome pieces with my WHOLE Christmas money, completing the class of 1969 for me. If anyone can help me what typically do the Edwards and Neale's go for, the word steal for the Edward's definantly has me excited. I have nearly 190 hall of fame sigs in total, and am always looking. I hope the Edwards is a rare one, because my Mum thought I was nuts for shelling out ten twentys for it but it sounds like I may have made a good decision.Thanks alot and I will be sure to contribute anyway I can even though I can never touch you high rollers, or your invaluable knowledge!

Huggyface · February 10, 2011 11:54PM

Nathan,
Welcome aborad. You have a very nice collection for someone still in High School. This is the best thread on this Board and I'm always learnig something new. Happy collecting.

Tim

Zaxdad · February 11, 2011 12:32AM

Hi Nathan, Welcome to you. It's always nice to hear of a young fan that appreciates these guys and their stories. My son Zack is actually younger than you at sixteen and has managed to collect all but two of the old guys. He needs a Bidwell and a Shorty Ray to complete his collection but he got moving a lot faster once we found this thread. These guys can point you in any direction you need. Zack has gotten tips on just about everything from here so hopefully you will be able to as well. Zack collects mini helmets for as many as he can and then either 3 x 5's or photos. He has a few duplicates if you want to send us a list of what you need, maybe we could help you out. Anyway, Welcome and Good Luck.

dgpal2 · February 11, 2011 5:17AM

Hello All,

I just listed a few vintage Brooklyn Dodgers items on eBay if anyone is interested in them. One is a 1942 Program and the other two are signed letters by Al Frazin.

Item number: 230584862591

Item number: 230584866715

Item number: 230584867914

Thanks,
Chris

GR · February 12, 2011 12:30AM

Hello Zaxdad. Thanks for the warm welcome! Here are some of the one's I need. I have a few quality pieces that I can barter with and I live by McDaniel college so I can get just about any Raven you need next year as long as they don't keep messing with the autograph policy. Thanks

Earl (Dutch) Clark
Robert (Cal) Hubbard
Joe Carr
George Halas Earl (Curly) Lambeau
Tim Mara
George Preston Marshall
John (Blood) McNally
Ernie Nevers
Jim Thorpe
Jimmy Conzelman
Ed Healey
Clarke Hinkle
William Roy (Link) Lyman
Mike Michalske
Guy Chamberlin
John (Paddy) Driscoll
Dan Fortmann
Sid LuckmanJoe Guyon
Arnie Herber
Walt Kiesling
Steve Owen
Hugh (Shorty) Ray
Charles W. Bidwill, Sr.
Paul Brown
Bobby Layne
Dan Reeves
Joe Stydahar
Emlen Tunnell
Cliff Battles
Elroy (Crazylegs) Hirsch
Alex Wojciechowicz
Jack Christiansen
Bill Hewitt
Vince Lombardi
Norm Van Brocklin
Bill George
Ray Flaherty
Len Ford
Alphonse (Tuffy) Leemans
Ray Nitschke
Pete Rozelle
O.J. Simpson
Doak Walker
Alan Page
Tom Landry
Buck Buchannan
Al Davis
Walter Payton
Bill Walsh
Jim Finks
Joe Gibbs
Wellington Mara
Mike Singletary
Ronnie Lott
Lynn Swann
George Allen
Hank Stram
Benny Friedman
Fritz Pollard
Reggie White
Emmitt Thomas
Gary Zimmerman
Bob Hayes
Randall McDaniel
Derrick Thomas
Ralph Wilson, Jr.

tnspro · February 12, 2011 6:40AM

Did anyone else see this auction? All I can say is WHY??? What a shame.

1966 Green Bay Packers

jradke4 · February 12, 2011 7:27AM

that was something i did once when i was like 8 years old after being a braves spring training game. thank god when i looked back at it after 8 years there wasnt a big name auto that i had. i ended up just throwing out the program.

but stupid is as stupid does. what i really dont know is why anyone would have bid $300 on it to start with when the seller admits to what he did with the ball. its a shame as it is nearly a full team signed/traced ball.

BellagioPokerKing · February 12, 2011 3:15PM

Hello Nathan, welcome to The Jungle !!!! What city & state do you live in ? I think it's great that you are starting this at such a young age. Believe me, I wish I had started years earlier than I did. Congrats on that Turk Edwards. That is a nice item. I might send you a PM ( Personal message ) about it.

Now on to something else.....

I am going to post this here first, but I might also start a new thread about this item. I have in my possession an item I may be willing to sell, either here on this site, or on Ebay, or I might take it to Chantilly in March, and give it to Huggins & Scott for an upcoming auction. It is a autographed copy of the 1952 book by Steve Owen " My Kind of Football ". The book is personalized. The full inscription reads :
To Joel
With Best Wishes
to you always
Sincerely
Steve Owen

It is signed in blue ballpoint , and it is a top notch signature. The book itself is in VERY good shape. The dust cover does have some damage, some tears and some paper loss. I have been thinking of buying an unsigned copy, with a nice dustcover, and putting it on the signed book. My question(s) does anyone have any ides what one of these is worth? I have never seen one for sale, either on Ebay, or any major auction site. I do have an offer from a local collector, but am not sure if it is worth a lot more if it goes to H & S. Since I have never seen one sold, nor can I find one in an auction archive, I am really unsure what it might be worth.
Can anyone give me some good insight PLEASE.
Thanks very much.
Rocke

wolfeden · February 12, 2011 4:11PM

Hi Nathan,

Welcome to the forum. That Turk Edwards pick up was nice. I also wish that I had started buying HOF auto's back when I started collecting. If you need help or advice this is where you want to come because the guys on here a top notch.

Rocke,

Is this the book you are looking to sell?

I purchased this one on eBay some time ago for $350. I think I got a good deal at the time.
Hope this helps,
Ed

cfhofer · February 13, 2011 8:03AM

Rocke - I'm interested in the book. Let me know how much you want.

Nathan - Welcome to the forum. Great pickup on the Edwards. My recommendation (you will get plenty of it on this forum) is to stick with purchasing the toughies (like Edwards). Don't waste your time or money on the common sigs....you can always get them later. The football autograph market is currently at a low point and these tough sigs can be obtained for great prices. I'd even buy doubles of the toughies...they can always be sold later for a profit or used as trade bait to other collectors.

Mark

Catman · February 13, 2011 12:38PM

Nathan.....congrats on your Turk Edwards acquisitions, they are outstanding.....I need to echo the thoughts of everyone here, there is a mecca of information here andI personally have found that everyone is very friendly and will go out of their way to help in anyway possible.....I also agree that you should try and acquire all of the tuff autographs because they will continue to get scarcer and more expensive as time goes on. The HOFers that are deceased for the most part back in their playing days autographs were pretty scarce as compared to the athletes of today who will sign anything and everything for a price....good luck and welcome to the forum.

revmoran · February 14, 2011 11:35PM

Today I consider myself the luckiest man on the face of this earth.

Catman · February 15, 2011 1:31AM

Great pickup Rev, where did you get it?

jradke4 · February 15, 2011 3:19AM

thats a nice Kiesling. just wish one cut would show up in a card one of these days.

jradke4 · February 15, 2011 3:19AM

did anyone working on the auto'd card set start requesting the addition of the new members yet?

revmoran · February 15, 2011 3:32AM

<< Great pickup Rev, where did you get it? >>

Clean Sweep

BellagioPokerKing · February 15, 2011 4:10AM

<<

Today I consider myself the luckiest man on the face of this earth. >>

That is an absolutely STUNNING autograph.

wolfeden · February 15, 2011 6:45AM

<<

Today I consider myself the luckiest man on the face of this earth. >>

Mike, You need to show the full item. That Kiesling autograph is one of the best I have ever seen and the only signed check that has ever surfaced in the hobby. That was owned by Kevin Keating for the longest time. I don't know if he consigned it or did someone purchase it and then consigned it. Congrats on the purchase!!!

Ed

revmoran · February 15, 2011 7:12AM

I think Keating consigned it. Needless to say, I could have lived in Kiesling apartment or house or a couple of years at that montly rent for the price of the check - but then you could have bought Honus Wagner's old house and probably the whole block for the price of his card.

jradke4 · February 17, 2011 11:42AM

nice piece rev!

jradke4 · February 17, 2011 11:44AM

fyi!!!

i reguested the new players that were inducted two weeks ago that i have slabbed auto'd cards of the other day. they have been added to the set. if anyone out there has a Ed Sabol and Les Ricther they can request please do so so that we get them added and the set is complete.

jay

gregm13 · February 17, 2011 11:43PM

<< fyi!!!

i reguested the new players that were inducted two weeks ago that i have slabbed auto'd cards of the other day. they have been added to the set. if anyone out there has a Ed Sabol and Les Ricther they can request please do so so that we get them added and the set is complete.

jay >>

I have both Richter and Sabol at PSA right now being graded. I'll add them once my grades are posted.

Rgs,

Greg M.

jradke4 · February 18, 2011 1:30AM

well my ricther (when i get it in the mail) and my sabol will be on there way soon. i hope before the special expires.

BigRed7 · February 18, 2011 12:46PM

Went to a high school basketball game this evening and brought along a Mel Blount rookie card, hoping he'd br there to watch his son. Approached him after the game and he was very pleasant. Obtained a great autograph and he even inscribed HOF 89.

BellagioPokerKing · February 18, 2011 2:35PM

Steubenville Big Red?

BigRed7 · February 19, 2011 4:37AM

<< Steubenville Big Red? >>

I film for Big Red, we were playing his son's school Linsly Institute in Wheeling.

gregm13 · February 19, 2011 2:41PM

<< Hey Greg,
I think that second one of yours is VERY cool. I don't know how common/uncommon LESLIE Richter is, but I do know that's the first one I've seen. Sort of like my Alexander Wojciechowicz. If you ever want to sell that one, you have a buyer in me for that one.
Rocke >>

Thanks Rocke. I'm going to dig out my other signed Richter cards. I have another one where he underlined a blurb on the card that he was traded for 11 players. I'll post scans when I find it.

Rgs,

Greg M.

Official NFL HOF autograph set thread???

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