I chose these two because of the stories behind them (I know Joe D. isn't a card!) . The DiMaggio is actually on the back of a Mount Airy Lodge breakfast menu. When I was a young teen I was there with my family when my dad spotted Joe eating breakfast a few tables away. I grabbed the first item I could find and went up to him to ask for an auto. He was definitely annoyed but signed for me anyway. Turns out he was meeting President Gerald Ford for a round of golf that day!
The Whitey Ford autograph was obtained at a card show also when I was a teen. What makes this one stand out for me was listening to Whitey complain to the guy next to him (when I submitted a second card for him to sign) that he really needs to be charging people for his autograph. A year or two later and the industry changed and players did indeed start charging for their autos at card shows. He was a man ahead of his time!
The Dykstra's I did through a private signing. Had to get some 86 Mets done.
Couldn't pass on HoJo's first Topps card as a Met, also through a private signing.
Molitor was done TTM for $10 fee. I believe he now charges $20.
Matt Olson cards were sent to Spring Training camp where he signed and sent back for free.
@yankeesman said:
Great thread! I've posted quite a few of the Rookie Cup autos in other threads so I'll branch out a bit on this one.
The fact Goofy and Mickey signed this makes this a great piece!!
Thanks. On our last trip to Disney we did a character breakfast specifically to get this finished. Mickey gave me a thumbs up when he looked at it to sign it.
Don Mattingly, Yogi Berra, Thurman Munson, Brian McCann and Topps Rookie Cup autograph collector www.questfortherookiecup.com
Here's a few of mine in person autographs .. Ron Sedlbauer and Gaye Stewart were neighbours of ours. the one card is not sports but its signed by a Hindenburg Survivor.
I mainly collect UFC and these are 2 of my favorite. Anderson Silva & Chris Leben Dual auto /25... this is from Topps UFC Round 1, 1st UFC Lic release. This represents Silva's 1st UFC fight and contains a piece of mat from that event.
The other is an oversize box topper UFC Fistograph of George St Pierre - auto and fist print /10 (1st issue of Fistographs)
I work in the entertainment industry and I sometimes get to meet celebrities. My favorite encounter was with Travis Kelce two years ago. Nicest and classiest guy you could imagine. I bought all of these 1 of 1s (I couldn't imagine paying today's prices for them) for cheap to get them signed. He had no problem signing 50 items for me during his downtime.
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
I think that may be the only signed vintage Fleer Jordan run around. Only one I've ever seen. And the 86F is centered as well, and not signed across his face. Awesome achievement.
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I chose these two because of the stories behind them (I know Joe D. isn't a card!) . The DiMaggio is actually on the back of a Mount Airy Lodge breakfast menu. When I was a young teen I was there with my family when my dad spotted Joe eating breakfast a few tables away. I grabbed the first item I could find and went up to him to ask for an auto. He was definitely annoyed but signed for me anyway. Turns out he was meeting President Gerald Ford for a round of golf that day!
The Whitey Ford autograph was obtained at a card show also when I was a teen. What makes this one stand out for me was listening to Whitey complain to the guy next to him (when I submitted a second card for him to sign) that he really needs to be charging people for his autograph. A year or two later and the industry changed and players did indeed start charging for their autos at card shows. He was a man ahead of his time!
Late 60's and early to mid 70's non-sports
Great thread! I've posted quite a few of the Rookie Cup autos in other threads so I'll branch out a bit on this one.
www.questfortherookiecup.com
Nathan, I’m glad you posted those. Reminded me of my Kaline, which I love.
Yaz Master Set
#1 Gino Cappelletti master set
#1 John Hannah master set
Also collecting Andre Tippett, Patriots Greats' RCs, Dwight Evans, 1964 Venezuelan Topps
@82FootballWaxMemorys
Nice autographs, but I like my Star Trek characters a little more "animated"....
Live long, and prosper.
Made this for my Dad about 12 years ago.
Very cool. I forgot Clark was 1 Season Yankee
It's the singer not the song - Peter Townshend (1972)
Not even a minute do I buy the whole buh buh buh I'm a man-child japery - Me (2025)
The fact Goofy and Mickey signed this makes this a great piece!!
The Dykstra's I did through a private signing. Had to get some 86 Mets done.
Couldn't pass on HoJo's first Topps card as a Met, also through a private signing.
Molitor was done TTM for $10 fee. I believe he now charges $20.
Matt Olson cards were sent to Spring Training camp where he signed and sent back for free.
Thanks. On our last trip to Disney we did a character breakfast specifically to get this finished. Mickey gave me a thumbs up when he looked at it to sign it.
www.questfortherookiecup.com
Bosox1976
It's the singer not the song - Peter Townshend (1972)
Not even a minute do I buy the whole buh buh buh I'm a man-child japery - Me (2025)
Here's a few of mine in person autographs .. Ron Sedlbauer and Gaye Stewart were neighbours of ours. the one card is not sports but its signed by a Hindenburg Survivor.
Rock 1st auto PSA 10, POP 1
I mainly collect UFC and these are 2 of my favorite. Anderson Silva & Chris Leben Dual auto /25... this is from Topps UFC Round 1, 1st UFC Lic release. This represents Silva's 1st UFC fight and contains a piece of mat from that event.
The other is an oversize box topper UFC Fistograph of George St Pierre - auto and fist print /10 (1st issue of Fistographs)
Judge 1/15.
Just got this back from a Reggie Wayne signing today.
Right in my wheelhouse.
I’m very jealous of these. Dr J and Ewing are two of my all time favorites.
I like the theme....
Live long, and prosper.
Love those basketball cards signed. "The Glide," so dope.
Several auto pickups in the last 5 years or so.....
Oh man, so jealous of that Mookie red auto!
Yaz Master Set
#1 Gino Cappelletti master set
#1 John Hannah master set
Also collecting Andre Tippett, Patriots Greats' RCs, Dwight Evans, 1964 Venezuelan Topps
The AFL owners in 1964...
The AFL head coaches in 1964. The Broncos fired Jack Faulkner midseason and replaced him with Mac Speedie.
1964 AFL Player of the Year
1964 AFL Rookie of the Year
1964 AFL Passing Leader
1964 AFL Rushing Leader
1964 AFL Receiving Leader
Here’s a few Padres RCs signed
I work in the entertainment industry and I sometimes get to meet celebrities. My favorite encounter was with Travis Kelce two years ago. Nicest and classiest guy you could imagine. I bought all of these 1 of 1s (I couldn't imagine paying today's prices for them) for cheap to get them signed. He had no problem signing 50 items for me during his downtime.
You guys never cease to amaze me.
GREAT stuff!
Here’s some signed Yankees stuff…
Curious about the rare, mysterious and beautiful 1951 Wheaties Premium Photos?
https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/987963/1951-wheaties-premium-photos-set-registry#latest
HOF RC, recently returned:
Yaz Master Set
#1 Gino Cappelletti master set
#1 John Hannah master set
Also collecting Andre Tippett, Patriots Greats' RCs, Dwight Evans, 1964 Venezuelan Topps
I just got these back from the Chicago Spectacular Show. I'm very pleased how these turned out.
What an absolutely incredible thread. Really amazing stuff, loving the mantles, the 80s RCs and man those hoops autos.
Just finished up the 80s fleer jordan run a few months back and have a few other autos in the PC
Golf anyone?
Also picked up a couple of Fred... Couples
WOW!
those Jordan's are incredible
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
I think that may be the only signed vintage Fleer Jordan run around. Only one I've ever seen. And the 86F is centered as well, and not signed across his face. Awesome achievement.
signed in person 1991
This might be my favorite signed card. Love Orr in the middle of the this one.
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Just added a card from that same Strawberry sub your Fleer was in (nearly identical cert). Grew up a Mets fan, been wanting one for awhile....
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I just got these in also......
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Here’s another I love:
Yaz Master Set
#1 Gino Cappelletti master set
#1 John Hannah master set
Also collecting Andre Tippett, Patriots Greats' RCs, Dwight Evans, 1964 Venezuelan Topps
Yes,a Mariposa boy!!!
How much did it sale for is one of the funniest and most ignorant things I've ever heard.
July at The National
Going through some stuff. Some of my favorite Red Sox.
Wrestling - Danielson - Storm - Tajiri
Technically a card.
Love that Rose auto!! Something you don’t see every day.
A couple recent additions.