HOF FOOTBALL RC AUTOGRAPH SHOWCASE/DISCUSSION

MeteoriteGuy · November 19, 2008 6:48AM

Nice Young....pretty good turnaround time also.

Ahmanfan · November 19, 2008 6:58AM

when it's for charity that's ok. I wonder if he will personalize (he did for me)
hopefully not, IMO.

John

Reese3333 · November 25, 2008 4:41AM

Nice Dudley!

Ahmanfan · November 25, 2008 5:13AM

Thanks. I'm not 100% sure it's real, his daughter I think wrote a note that said sorry that he can't personally respond to all requests, but then there was another note saying thanks for the donation- BD so seems like that would be from him so I dunno who signed the thing.
John

Ahmanfan · December 1, 2008 9:01AM

new ones

otwcards · December 1, 2008 9:27AM

<< Thanks. I'm not 100% sure it's real, his daughter I think wrote a note that said sorry that he can't personally respond to all requests, but then there was another note saying thanks for the donation- BD so seems like that would be from him so I dunno who signed the thing.
John >>

The Dudley looks good. Matches up with several of the examples that I have. The only consistent difference is the break between the "l" and the "e" as on all of mine he breaks between the "d" and the "l" and the upwards tail on the "y" as mine have no tail. It exhibits most of the characteristics, though and given his age, I would expect some variation from time to time. I do need to get out a Leaf RC to him soon, though, as well as a few other non-HOFers in the set.

Added a George Conner signed Leaf (not TTM, though as he passed 5 years ago).

John, if you come across any other signed '48 Leafs (or get dupes) let me know (dying for Luckman and Baugh). I'd love to swap with you...

Ahmanfan · December 1, 2008 9:38AM

Scott, do yo ucollect signed 48 leafs?
Did you find an extra bednarik?

I have enough trouble buying 48 leafs let alone signed ones!

John

ps: your kramer went out in the mail today. thanks again!

otwcards · December 1, 2008 9:45AM

John:

Yes, working on the '48 Leaf set signed. Have Turner, Connor, Wistert, McAfee, Banonis, Bednarik, Suhey, Fischer, Moss, Brennan, Martin, Zimmerman, Nolan, White, Tripucka and Hart. Still need to get Trippi and Dudley mailed out (actually need to buy an extra of each card to send) and VanBuren, Baugh and Pihos, while still alive, are unable to anymore.

I think the auto set is the by-product of building the regular and master set in the PSA Registry. The problem is that many of the players are deceased and the autos on this issue are rarely offered. But please, keep me in mind if you see any.

I'm still actively searching for another Bednarik to get signed. If/when I do, you're first on the list for the one I already have.

tennesseebanker · December 1, 2008 9:57AM

Scott, have you ever tried Ron Gordon for any 48 Leafs ? I believe he has a few.

Ahmanfan · December 5, 2008 9:10AM

couple new incl a mecklenburg for trade.

Ahmanfan · December 13, 2008 7:17AM

bump for joe theismann

Ahmanfan · December 19, 2008 8:51AM

Larys!

Reese3333 · January 13, 2009 9:59AM

Sorry guys I haven't been around much lately. Here are some recent additions.

Ahmanfan · January 13, 2009 11:33AM

Reese, nice additions! the Langer and Little RC's look cherry. Did you win that turner from those auctions you mentioned the other day?

You should have that lary at your door in a day or 2. Glad you bought one of them instead of one of the ebay horde. GregM got the other.
John

Reese3333 · January 13, 2009 11:38AM

Yep, the Turner was from ebay. The Langer and Little were both raw.

Can't wait to get the Lary. Thanks again!

Ahmanfan · January 13, 2009 11:47AM

No problem. I knew when he listed all 3, and then they went on sale I should just grab them all cause you wouuld want one eventually.

John

Ahmanfan · January 16, 2009 1:37PM

randall mcdaniel today

Reese3333 · January 18, 2009 10:41AM

Got a new addition tonight. Picked this one up for $12 on ebay. Not bad considering his fee is $10 and this one is already slabbed.

otwcards · January 18, 2009 10:43AM

<< Got a new addition tonight. Picked this one up for $12 on ebay. Not bad considering his fee is $10 and this one is already slabbed.

>>

And don't forget postage, SASE, and buying the card...

Nice pick-up!

Reese3333 · January 23, 2009 8:51AM

Nice additions John! I've got about 12 more getting ready tonight for the mail!

Reese3333 · January 30, 2009 4:45AM

Success!!!

I got this one back in less than a week. He even threw in the Topps HOF card. Signs for $15 at this address:

James Lofton
13177 Via Mesa Dr.
San Diego, Ca.92129-2287

Reese3333 · February 1, 2009 9:54AM

Two more nice additions to my set.

John Henry Johnson- Doesn't sign anymore

Ollie Matson

Ahmanfan · February 1, 2009 11:59AM

reese those are beauts- where did you find the matson and JHJ?
John

Reese3333 · February 1, 2009 12:29PM

I picked both of these up of ebay. I've had several great dealings with the seller over the past few years, and couldn't be happier with these!

Ahmanfan · February 1, 2009 12:42PM

may I ask whatkind ofprice those ran?
John

Reese3333 · February 1, 2009 12:44PM

$150 for Matson and $75 for John Henry Johnson

Reese3333 · February 5, 2009 8:07AM

Some more returns for me today. Joe D threw in the Topps card! If anyone wants addresses, let me know and I'll look them up.

Ahmanfan · February 5, 2009 9:53AM

great ones Reese!

Reese3333 · February 6, 2009 3:28AM

Got back Joe Schmidt today. I love the players that sign for free!

Reese3333 · February 7, 2009 1:03AM

Another return today:

Jim Otto-$15
00 Estates Dr.
Auburn, CA 95602

Reese3333 · February 9, 2009 10:20AM

John,

Nice Wistert and Greise! I have a 49 Leaf Wistert and he signed it right in the middle, not on the border like yours.

Anyway, one new one for me today!

Ahmanfan · February 10, 2009 11:32AM

nice Joiner. I've always been a little skepticle of mine. what do you think?

John

Reese3333 · February 11, 2009 7:57AM

John,

I think it looks good. It has all the same features as mine. I've also looked at a certified Topps autograph I have and it looks the same. He may have been in a hurry though since it looks a little shakey.

Reese3333 · February 13, 2009 7:29AM

Got this back from Charley Trippi today. For $10, he signed both cards and threw in the postcard!

Reese3333 · February 17, 2009 9:59AM

Nice Ace Parker John! I'm glad you could knock him off your list!

One new addition for me, Stan Jones.

Ahmanfan · February 17, 2009 10:14AM

Reese, nice new ones. I like the jones and the trippi. cool postcard he threw in. ironically I have that 54 trippi too.

John

ps: yea I am happy to get ace finally.

Reese3333 · February 17, 2009 10:25AM

I think I may upgrade the Trippi RC if I have a chance. I took a chance on it, but I'd like to find a better copy.

I just looked and Ace is 96 years old! Congrats, you know I like the signed 55's!

gregm13 · February 17, 2009 12:17PM

Great thread guys. Here are my 3 new additions:

Rgs,

Greg M.

gregm13 · February 17, 2009 12:26PM

In addition to the 3 cards received today, I have 21 other signed HOF rc - 2 of which are at PSA (Paul Hornung and Raymond Berry) - scans of which are below:

Rgs,

Greg M.

Reese3333 · February 17, 2009 8:29PM

Greg,

Is Largent signing again? Also, did Tommy McDonald sigh that TTM? I remember that crazy letter he wrote you a few years back! LOL

Reese

gregm13 · February 17, 2009 8:55PM

Reese,

I just sent the card to Largent on the 10th...so he is obviously still signing. I wonder if the person who received his request RTS tried sending more than one card. I've heard that Largent will only sign once card at a time.

Crazy Tom McDonald was signing last year (at a small show in PA I think) and the fee was $20 per auto. I sent the card via mail order and got a great signature.

I just remembered - I do have one more HOF rc...a 1989 Score Bruce Matthews that was just signed at the show last month in Houston.

I have 7 or 8 out still...plus another 20+ waiting to be mailed out (I just need the money to include with them....lol...).

Rgs,

Greg M.

metrotheme · February 17, 2009 11:27PM

I always wonder if the politician's autograph TTM (Largent) is legit because of the number of secretaries and interns that he has working for him. Does he really have time to sign fan mail as well as handle the responsibility of an elected official?

rube26105 · February 18, 2009 12:38AM

my largent passed psa/dna that i got not too long ago ,and its in black /looks just like gregs

otwcards · February 18, 2009 8:23AM

<< I always wonder if the politician's autograph TTM (Largent) is legit because of the number of secretaries and interns that he has working for him. Does he really have time to sign fan mail as well as handle the responsibility of an elected official? >>

I thought Largent was back in the private sector... I know that he's been signing pretty consistently for the past 2 months after being off the radar for nearly 6 months.

Bunning has been increasingly difficult and RTS is more common than success as he "didicates" more time to his political responsibilities.

McDonald hasn't been signing TTM for about a year (to my knowledge).

Just got some nice returns from Marchetti and Berry. Also, found a nice lot that I bought including signed RC's of Jim Parker '59 Topps), John Henry Johnson ('55 Bowman), Pete Pihos ('48 Leaf), Bulldog Turner ('48 Leaf) and Alex Wojciechowcz ('48 Bowman). Still looking for '48 Leaf Luckman, Baugh, VanBuren, Walker, Conerly, Jim White and Nomellini (and always looking for '48 Leafs to add to my auto'd set)

Ahmanfan · February 18, 2009 8:29AM

Scott, are any of those extras?
John

gregm13 · February 18, 2009 9:00AM

<< 

<< I always wonder if the politician's autograph TTM (Largent) is legit because of the number of secretaries and interns that he has working for him. Does he really have time to sign fan mail as well as handle the responsibility of an elected official? >>

I thought Largent was back in the private sector... I know that he's been signing pretty consistently for the past 2 months after being off the radar for nearly 6 months.

Bunning has been increasingly difficult and RTS is more common than success as he "didicates" more time to his political responsibilities.

McDonald hasn't been signing TTM for about a year (to my knowledge).

Just got some nice returns from Marchetti and Berry. Also, found a nice lot that I bought including signed RC's of Jim Parker '59 Topps), John Henry Johnson ('55 Bowman), Pete Pihos ('48 Leaf), Bulldog Turner ('48 Leaf) and Alex Wojciechowcz ('48 Bowman). Still looking for '48 Leaf Luckman, Baugh, VanBuren, Walker, Conerly, Jim White and Nomellini (and always looking for '48 Leafs to add to my auto'd set) >>

Scott,

Where did you find this lot? I'd be interested in a few of the cards if you'd like to break it.

Rgs,

Greg M.

otwcards · February 18, 2009 9:19AM

<< Scott, are any of those extras?
John >>

John:

No extras... Sorry. These are all "firsts" for my set.

Getting ready for a second round on some of the '48 Leafs (Moss, Trippi, McAfee, Wistert, Savitsky, and Taliaferro - sorry no extra Bednarik and still need an Enke).

I was excited to grab the Jim Parker and Wojo as I haven't seen too many of their RC's signed. Pihos and Turner are for the '48 Leaf set, but double for the HOF. JHJ was just because he's stopped signing and the price was reasonable at $25.

Ahmanfan · February 18, 2009 9:24AM

gotcha. I wonder what happens to the mail that piles up when a player is too ill/feeble to sign?
John

otwcards · February 18, 2009 9:27AM

<< gotcha. I wonder what happens to the mail that piles up when a player is too ill/feeble to sign?
John >>

Perhaps we should as Mrs. Bill Dudley...

Reese3333 · February 18, 2009 10:51AM

<< Reese,

I just sent the card to Largent on the 10th...so he is obviously still signing. I wonder if the person who received his request RTS tried sending more than one card. I've heard that Largent will only sign once card at a time.

Crazy Tom McDonald was signing last year (at a small show in PA I think) and the fee was $20 per auto. I sent the card via mail order and got a great signature.

I just remembered - I do have one more HOF rc...a 1989 Score Bruce Matthews that was just signed at the show last month in Houston.

I have 7 or 8 out still...plus another 20+ waiting to be mailed out (I just need the money to include with them....lol...).

Rgs,

Greg M. >>

Too anyone that missed this thread, read the letter Tommy McDonald wrote back to Greg. I've honestly been afraid to send him anything after seeing this crazy response!

Tommy McDonald Letter

Scott, Congrats on all the new additions.

HOF FOOTBALL RC AUTOGRAPH SHOWCASE/DISCUSSION

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