Fur72's TTM project First Masters Return

fur72

I know I have been whining about not recieving any TTM's. Well today I got my first piece of 1984 Cubs on 1985 Topps. The Gravedigger Richie Hebner. Thanks to everyone who has helped me with the addresses! I will post when I recieve more.

The card is in suprising shape for being sent in a PWE, nice sig too!

jimq112

My mom lived in his neighborhood when he was growing up (norwood ma) and used to talk about him digging graves in high school. I was a Pirates fan when he played there and he was one of my favorites.

Pure coincidence, I got this in the mail today! I guess his auto changed a little since the early 70s

Nice card, I hope the rest of the team comes thru for you!

tennesseebanker

Congrats Fur, You are offically hooked.
Nice card too !

fur72

Not 1984 Cubs but my second TTM success

VitoCo1972

<< <i>My mom lived in his neighborhood when he was growing up (norwood ma) and used to talk about him digging graves in high school. I was a Pirates fan when he played there and he was one of my favorites.
>>



Norwood , MA! They were our archrival's in high school (mine was Walpole High). I believe Hebner's family still owns a liquor store in Walpole. He was one of those local legend type guys. Have not been there in a long time.

fur72

I have a feeling this thread is going to be very populated soon. I joined www.sportscollectors.net, It worth every penny, just to read some of the funny stories about getting messages back from certain players.

The Penguin.

slantycouch

Congrats on the successes!

milbroco

The Hacker was my first through the mail autograph in the early 1980's.
Bob

nascar20

fur72-can i get Cey's address,pm please
thanks jeff

lostdart58

22714 Creole Rd Woodland Hills CA 91364

fur72

I never though I would never be so excited to see my own sloppy handwriting on an envelope. Recieved today a great TTM signer Larry Bowa.

leathtech

I like how Bowa signed his card!

mccardguy1

I remember in 1984 I worked for the Cubs and was dugout and field security for them before moving to the front office. Richie was playing catch before a game, I think with Ryne Sandberg in front of the Cubs dugout when he was distracted and was not paying attention to playing catch. Ryno threw the ball and nailed Hebner right above the eye in front of all the fans who were begging for autographs. He ran to the clubhouse and had a nice knot on his head. I went to the clubhouse for something and asked him how his forehead was and he looked at me like a 10 year old kid with a smile on his face and said "did you see that?". Seemed he was embarrassed and proud all at the same time. He was always a real good guy and seemed really down to earth.

The real funny part about this thread is its like old home week as all the TTM autographs you are posting are guys that I knew back in the day. And the weirder thing is the one TTM autograph from a basketball player is one I have a connection to as well....Stacy King's wife was my 1st manager at the place I now work. He stopped in a few times and was also a pretty good guy!

fur72

<< <i>I remember in 1984 I worked for the Cubs and was dugout and field security for them before moving to the front office. Richie was playing catch before a game, I think with Ryne Sandberg in front of the Cubs dugout when he was distracted and was not paying attention to playing catch. Ryno threw the ball and nailed Hebner right above the eye in front of all the fans who were begging for autographs. He ran to the clubhouse and had a nice knot on his head. I went to the clubhouse for something and asked him how his forehead was and he looked at me like a 10 year old kid with a smile on his face and said "did you see that?". Seemed he was embarrassed and proud all at the same time. He was always a real good guy and seemed really down to earth.

The real funny part about this thread is its like old home week as all the TTM autographs you are posting are guys that I knew back in the day. And the weirder thing is the one TTM autograph from a basketball player is one I have a connection to as well....Stacy King's wife was my 1st manager at the place I now work. He stopped in a few times and was also a pretty good guy! >>



Wow that must have been a great time to work for the Cubs! Great story too! If you have anymore good stories my PM is always on. Kind of strange with with the six degrees of TMM with Stacey King

mickeymantle24

Nice stuff!

mccardguy1

It was agreat time and a great job really. I started as bleacher security right out of high school in 1982 and was given the great job of field/dugout security for 1984/85. I then went to the front office and worked for 3 more years.

I really wished I had written down everything I experienced back then but never did...being young and stupid! I have some great stories and some even better pictures...nothing bad though!! just some unique stuff.

I do remember a very hot summer day and Jody Davis came off the field just drenched from sweat during the middle innings of the ball game. I asked him how many pounds he loses each day he plays behind the plate and he said he loses about 10-15 pounds per day. He then went on to say, with a laugh that he puts it all back on that night with Budweiser!! Jody was a good ole boy and one of the most genuine people you would ever want to meet..unlike his teammate Mr Buckner... but thats another story!!

PM me anytime you want. or email me at andy.white63@gmail.com

lawnmowerman

That's pretty cool Cory. I look to you completing the project.

fur72

Got the coach today Jimmy Frey. Even signed a protective index card too boot!

bigwilli

Sportscollectors.net is a fantastic site for addresses . I have signed up for 4 years now . This year alone i
have gotten back over 400 signed cards . It does get addicting. It makes checking the mail fun.

fur72

Another TTM today. Said to keep one card if he like he signed both and returned

fur72

Kind of a weird one today. Sent one 1985 Topps to the Sarge and recieved it back with a signed 1976 Topps.

EDIT: Ironic to say I found the owner of the 1976 Topps and was able to get it to him the hobby world is a small one.

fur72

My first golf TTM success

Sent the Pro set card. He returnd my card signed, his card signed and his business card. Awsome return. Big thanks again to jswieton who set me up with the Pro Set.

fur72

One of my all time favorites!

fur72

One of my all time faves c/o masters mens locker room.