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TTM Autograph Project: Feats, Plays, Achievements (All sports) UPDATED: 7/17/15

totallyraddtotallyradd Posts: 937 ✭✭✭✭
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I had asked for ideas not too long ago about amazing feats, plays, achievements or some unique fact about a player. I started mailing out index cards a few weeks ago and they are starting to come in. Thought about making customs, but I like the look of just a blank card with full inscriptions by the players. I have about 75 letters mailed out, but if you have any ideas, lemme know! -Corey

Row 1: (Left) Kevin Moen, Cal Vs Stanford Band (Right) Don Larsen, World Series Perfect Game
Row 2: (Left) John Paciorek, The One Game Wonder (Right) Bill Stoneman, Two No Hitters
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Row 1: (Left) Ron Blomberg, 1st DH (bummer he wouldn't inscribe, even with a fee) (Right) Hal Smith, 1960 World Series hero
Row 2: (Left) Bob Montgomery, Last MLB Player Without A Batting Helmet (Right) Dick Bosman, No Hitter Vs A's

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Row 1: (Left) Ron Hansen, Unassisted Triple Play (Right) Carl Erskine, Two No Hitters
Row 2: Mark Moseley, Only Kicker to Win MVP

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I also got a card back from Willie O'Ree (First black hockey player), but he won't sign index cards. Al Downing (gave up #715 to Aaron) also won't sign index cards.

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  • dennis07dennis07 Posts: 1,842 ✭✭✭
    I like it. image
    Collecting 1970 Topps baseball
  • DanBessetteDanBessette Posts: 6,421 ✭✭✭
    Cool!
  • baseballfanbaseballfan Posts: 5,460 ✭✭✭
    very cool!!
    Fred

    collecting RAW Topps baseball cards 1952 Highs to 1972. looking for collector grade (somewhere between psa 4-7 condition). let me know what you have, I'll take it, I want to finish sets, I must have something you can use for trade.

    looking for Topps 71-72 hi's-62-53-54-55-59, I have these sets started

  • IronmanfanIronmanfan Posts: 5,488 ✭✭✭✭
    good start!

    IMF
    Successful dealings with Wcsportscards94558, EagleEyeKid, SamsGirl214, Volver, DwayneDrain, Oaksey25, Griffins, Cardfan07, Etc.
  • BostonAmericansBostonAmericans Posts: 434 ✭✭
    Very nice!!! Cool project!
    Collecting Topps Baseball: 1966-present base sets
    Topps/OPC Hockey 1966-Present base sets
  • totallyraddtotallyradd Posts: 937 ✭✭✭✭
    Some more have been trickling in. I wanted to update it before I get too many in. I've gotten back a couple of signed cards (Willie O'Ree, Kevin Mench) instead of index cards. Also found out that Henri Richard is no longer signing due to medical issues. A few guys I've gotten back haven't left inscriptions. My wife has an old type writer that I think I'll use to just put in the inscription. That will at least give it some character. I'll do that down the road though, the typewriter is in storage.

    Row 1: (Left) Mike Eruzione, Miracle On Ice (Right) Dave Nelson Stealing 2nd, 3rd, Home in same inning
    Row 2: (Left) Eric Heiden, Five golds in 1980 Olympics (Right) Mike Stratton, The Hit Heard Round The World (AFL Championship)
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    Row 1: (Left) Dave Moreland, No Hitter Vs Indians (Right) Ed Halicki, No Hitter Vs Mets
    Row 2: (Left) Benny Fistefano, Last Lefty Catcher (Right) George Culver No Hitter Vs Phillies
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    Lynn Swann, First WR To Win Super Bowl MVP
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    I got this one back, but for the life of me I cannot figure out who it's from. It came from Texas, Maybe I didn't log it in Sportscollector, I don't know. I really should right the athletes name on the back of the envelope or something so I know who I'm writing. Learn from my mistakes.
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    Finally I wrote to Rick Wise, who requests $5, I got a note back saying he refuses to sign index cards, and will not do any inscription about his no hitter. He kept my $5 and didn't include a signed card or anything. Considering writing him back just on principal, $5 isn't the end of the world, but that's frustrating.
  • DanBessetteDanBessette Posts: 6,421 ✭✭✭
    That's a bum move by Wise.
  • totallyraddtotallyradd Posts: 937 ✭✭✭✭
    Got some more to share. I need to keep tabs on some of these a little better, labeling envelopes, keeping records of feats. I essentially cranked out 75 letter in two weeks and mailed em off. I've got a bunch more I'm gonna start writing, I'll be sure to correct some of those mistakes.

    Row 1: Mark Ryal, he returned two cards, one pen, one sharpie. He did the inscription on one side and signed the other side
    Row 2: (Left) Ed Charles, Stole home to win game, (Right) Bobby Richardson, Only player to ever get World Series MVP for the losing team
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    Row 1: (Left) Don Baylor, Three consecutive WS, Three different teams, (Right) Wilson Alvarez, No hitter Vs Orioles
    Row 2: (Left) Phil Mickelson, 3x Masters champ (Right) Brandi Chastain, 1999 World Cup winning goal
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    Row 1: (Left) AJ Duhe, "The Mud Bowl", (Right) Jeremiah Castille, "The Fumble"
    Row 2: (Left) Steve Christie, "The Comeback" (Right) John Smith "The Snow Plow Game"
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    Row 1: (Left) Christian Laettner, "The Shot" (Right) Bobby Plump, better known as the real life Jimmy Chitwood from Hoosiers
    Row 2: (Left) Greg Louganis, inscribed all medals (Right) I HAVE NO IDEA WHO THIS IS. PLEASE HELP!!!
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    Still taking other ideas! All help is appreciated!!! - Corey
  • IronmanfanIronmanfan Posts: 5,488 ✭✭✭✭
    just a hint to help you ID returns, on every SASE I send out (when mailing 3x5's), I simply put the initials (very small) of the person I mailed it to on the backside of the envelope toward the bottom...

    good luck!

    IMF
    Successful dealings with Wcsportscards94558, EagleEyeKid, SamsGirl214, Volver, DwayneDrain, Oaksey25, Griffins, Cardfan07, Etc.
  • DboneesqDboneesq Posts: 18,219 ✭✭
    Corey ... congrats on the returns! Keep 'em coming.
    STAY HEALTHY!

    Doug

    Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
  • Irish1988Irish1988 Posts: 40
    Really cool project. I have quite a few extras lying around that I could hook you up with. I'll give it a look around and let you know.
    Notre Dame Autograph Super Collector
    Wrestling Autographed Card Collector

    Working on these sets signed
    1986 Topps baseball
    1991 UD Football
    1990 Collegiate Collection Notre Dame
    2013 UD Notre Dame
    1991 Pro Set Super Bowl Supermen
  • totallyraddtotallyradd Posts: 937 ✭✭✭✭
    Irish, that would be great!
  • Irish1988Irish1988 Posts: 40
    Found you quite a few. Shoot me your addy to tremulant2003@gmail.com and I'll get them on
    Their way to you
    Notre Dame Autograph Super Collector
    Wrestling Autographed Card Collector

    Working on these sets signed
    1986 Topps baseball
    1991 UD Football
    1990 Collegiate Collection Notre Dame
    2013 UD Notre Dame
    1991 Pro Set Super Bowl Supermen
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