Any one appear in Tuff Stuff or Beckett Ever?

MeteoriteGuy · September 6, 2008 11:57AM

I did in 1999.....just found the article, thought I would share....

MeteoriteGuy · September 6, 2008 11:58AM

Right after this came out, eBay stopped showing how many active auctions there were. So I like to think I made an impact on eBay (even if it was a small and negative one).

CDsNuts · September 6, 2008 12:01PM

Nice mention Trajan.

TheHun · September 6, 2008 12:07PM

Yes, straight out of college I wrote some articles for TUFF STUFF.

It was still a newsprint style (before the magazine format).

My first article was the cover story. (beginners luck ?)

Man, that was a long time ago.

cheers

edit: a small (very small) reward for anyone who can find a copy.

MeteoriteGuy · September 6, 2008 12:11PM

<< Yes, straight out of college I wrote some articles for TUFF STUFF.

It was still a newsprint style (before the magazine format).

My first article was the cover story. (beginners luck ?)

Man, that was a long time ago.

cheers >>

First article a cover story is pretty cool. I have published over 100 articles, and I think I made the cover story 3 times. From my experience, the cover story usually always goes to one of the more "established" writers in the magazine. (Or at least in non-collectible fields).

You know, I just noticed my little write up is under a column on figure skating....so maybe it doesn't really count...

nam812 · September 6, 2008 12:12PM

I never knew you were a figure skater.

lawnmowerman · September 6, 2008 12:13PM

I never knew you were a figure skater Mark.

MeteoriteGuy · September 6, 2008 12:13PM

<< I never knew you were a figure skater.

>>

You should see my toe loop jump.

lawnmowerman · September 6, 2008 12:14PM

Hey Nick. You stole my line

nam812 · September 6, 2008 12:28PM

<< Hey Nick. You stole my line >>

Said the guy that posted it second.

lawnmowerman · September 6, 2008 12:29PM

<< 

<< Hey Nick. You stole my line >>

Said the guy that posted it second. >>

Yeah but I thought of it first. I have ESPN ,I know these things

rube26105 · September 6, 2008 12:34PM

i appear in the newspaper more than i want, in the arrest part, in between me and my son, because we both have the same name,and he kinda takes after me nutburgerwise

lawnmowerman · September 6, 2008 12:38PM

Speaking of newspapers. Did you that with the arrival of writing and literacy news reports gained added reliability and, in advanced societies like that of Rome and China, became more formal. Rome had a particularly sophisticated system for circulating written news, centered on the acta -- daily handwritten news sheets, which were posted by the government in the Roman Forum from the year 59 B.C. to at least A.D. 222 and which were filled with news of such subjects as political happenings, trials, scandals, military campaigns and executions. China, too, had early government-produced news sheets, called the tipao, which were first circulated among officials during the Han dynasty (202 B.C. to A.D. 221) and were printed at some point during the T'ang dynasty (618 to 906).

TheHun · September 6, 2008 12:38PM

rube - this country was built on rebellion.

You are in good company.

edit: did you get the Air force medal card ?

MeteoriteGuy · September 6, 2008 12:40PM

<< Speaking of newspapers. Did you that with the arrival of writing and literacy news reports gained added reliability and, in advanced societies like that of Rome and China, became more formal. Rome had a particularly sophisticated system for circulating written news, centered on the acta -- daily handwritten news sheets, which were posted by the government in the Roman Forum from the year 59 B.C. to at least A.D. 222 and which were filled with news of such subjects as political happenings, trials, scandals, military campaigns and executions. China, too, had early government-produced news sheets, called the tipao, which were first circulated among officials during the Han dynasty (202 B.C. to A.D. 221) and were printed at some point during the T'ang dynasty (618 to 906). >>

I think that is rather simplifying things.

bobbybakeriv · September 6, 2008 12:43PM

I really hope you are joking...ummm...Tuff Stuff o r Beckett? Wow. Really impressive.

Dude, step away from the keyboard.

rube26105 · September 6, 2008 12:49PM

yeah chuck, i got it today,thanx- i sent your out today too
i thought i pmed you but apparently i didnt

rube26105 · September 6, 2008 12:51PM

<< Speaking of newspapers. Did you that with the arrival of writing and literacy news reports gained added reliability and, in advanced societies like that of Rome and China, became more formal. Rome had a particularly sophisticated system for circulating written news, centered on the acta -- daily handwritten news sheets, which were posted by the government in the Roman Forum from the year 59 B.C. to at least A.D. 222 and which were filled with news of such subjects as political happenings, trials, scandals, military campaigns and executions. China, too, had early government-produced news sheets, called the tipao, which were first circulated among officials during the Han dynasty (202 B.C. to A.D. 221) and were printed at some point during the T'ang dynasty (618 to 906). >>

matt,where do you get this stuff from

lawnmowerman · September 6, 2008 12:51PM

Speaking of chuck, did you know that Chuck steak is a cut of beef and is part of the primal cut known as the chuck. The typical chuck steak is a rectangular cut, about 1" thick and containing parts of the shoulder bones, and is often known as a "7-bone steak". (This is in reference to the shape of the bone, which resembles the numeral '7', not to the number of bones in the cut.) This cut is usually grilled or broiled; a thicker version is sold as a "7-bone roast" or "chuck roast" and is usually cooked with liquid as a pot roast (beef). The bone-in chuck steak or roast is one of the more economical cuts of beef. In the United Kingdom, this part is commonly referred to as "braising steak". It is particularly popular for use as ground beef, due to its richness of flavor and balance of meat and fat.

rube26105 · September 6, 2008 12:53PM

do you have triva pursuit online

ICE9 · September 6, 2008 12:53PM

Knuckles work was featued in Beckett Hockey a few years back...

lawnmowerman · September 6, 2008 12:54PM

just google

MeteoriteGuy · September 6, 2008 12:58PM

<< I really hope you are joking...ummm...Tuff Stuff o r Beckett? Wow. Really impressive.

Dude, step away from the keyboard. >>

Rube, send this guy a Sunday special for me if you would.

Edit to add: I don't need to post a resume here, but I do not find my history lacking. I have been all around the world and have done more things the last 10 years then most of you will do your lifetime. (Not trying to brag...just annoyed a little).

If I was to note my most favored honor, it would perhaps be being named a Guardian of Ensisheim Meteorite. It was earned through years of work in a field I was always the least educated, had the longest hair and fought against the grain every step. I imagine you would even think less of it then you do "Tuff Stuff" but it is the greatest honor a group of colleagues I call friends could bestow on me.

I guess what I am trying to say is, be cool.

rube26105 · September 6, 2008 1:04PM

1 hot fudge sundae coming up

what issue of beckett is that in?knuckles does some amazing stuff- i got a cool papa bell cut sig i really need to send garret,but i cant find the card i wanted it cut into now, wasa leaf candy card,kinda like the diamond kings

bobbybakeriv · September 6, 2008 1:10PM

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just google

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Whatever, tough guy. You are obviously an impressive person. Please forgive me for laughing.

lawnmowerman · September 6, 2008 1:11PM

<< I have been all around the world and have done more things the last 10 years then most of you will do your lifetime. >>

Oh yeah? I bet you haven't driven a riding mower off a seawall......HA!

bobbybakeriv · September 6, 2008 1:14PM

<< 

<< I have been all around the world and have done more things the last 10 years then most of you will do your lifetime. >>

Oh yeah? I bet you haven't driven a riding mower off a seawall......HA! >>

LOL I bet you are right Matt. Now, that is something!!!! It would be better if you had been dodging a meteorite tho...

lawnmowerman · September 6, 2008 1:14PM

<< 

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just google

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Whatever, tough guy. You are obviously an impressive person. Please forgive me for laughing. >>

I don't get it? What are you talikg about?

Me confused

MeteoriteGuy · September 6, 2008 1:16PM

<< 

<< 

<< I have been all around the world and have done more things the last 10 years then most of you will do your lifetime. >>

Oh yeah? I bet you haven't driven a riding mower off a seawall......HA! >>

LOL I bet you are right Matt. Now, that is something!!!! It would be better if you had been dodging a meteorite tho... >>

Can't argue with that. That would give the meteorite a story....which equals more $$$.

bobbybakeriv · September 6, 2008 1:17PM

Misquote on my part, Matt. I meant to quote Meteorite guy. I am an idiot.

Stone193 · September 6, 2008 1:17PM

That's pretty cool.

I've never accomplished anything to have published.

I have had over the yrs probably 6 letters to the editor published in SCD - no major accomplishment.

Some day - I would like to have an article on Take Me Out to the Ball Game published in SCD or something.

Thanx for sharing!
mike

bobbybakeriv · September 6, 2008 1:18PM

Let me say though, it is all in FUN boys...

TheHun · September 6, 2008 1:21PM

Rube,

I have a Beckett hockey issue somewhere with a Knuckles article in it (not the one above).

I have exchanged ideas about doing cards with him. I've also done a few custom signature cards for some people.

I'll see if I can find his e-mail if you you want it. (he's much better at it than me)

here is a link to some of my custom cuts.

LINK

MeteoriteGuy · September 6, 2008 1:24PM

<< Let me say though, it is all in FUN boys... >>

Look Bobby, I don't know you, have never messaged you, have never done anything to you, said anything about you, et al. I was more saying, you don't know me. I come here for fun, not to flex my manhood. Please, be cool.

lsutigers1973 · September 6, 2008 1:29PM

My dad can beat up your dad.

SDSportsFan · September 6, 2008 1:34PM

I was featured in the "Who's Who" section of the February 1984 and December 1986 issues of Baseball Hobby News

Steve

bobbybakeriv · September 6, 2008 1:36PM

<< 

<< Let me say though, it is all in FUN boys... >>

Look Bobby, I don't know you, have never messaged you, have never done anything to you, said anything about you, et al. I was more saying, you don't know me. I come here for fun, not to flex my manhood. Please, be cool. >>

Mark, I hear ya. I am just goofing around. You are cool in my book. Sorry to ruffle your feathers. I just thought it was funny to "brag" about being in Beckett or Tuff Stuff. No hard feelings, we are all here for fun.

MeteoriteGuy · September 6, 2008 1:44PM

<< 

<< 

<< Let me say though, it is all in FUN boys... >>

Look Bobby, I don't know you, have never messaged you, have never done anything to you, said anything about you, et al. I was more saying, you don't know me. I come here for fun, not to flex my manhood. Please, be cool. >>

Mark, I hear ya. I am just goofing around. You are cool in my book. Sorry to ruffle your feathers. I just thought it was funny to "brag" about being in Beckett or Tuff Stuff. No hard feelings, we are all here for fun. >>

I don't know how you see that as a "brag." I have been on these boards a couple plus years and just mentioned it...with what, one line. If I thought it was worth bragging about I would have done so years ago, put it in my signature or something. To be honest, I really don't think anything I have done is worth bragging about. There is little I have done that 10 people have not done better.

But anyway, be cool with me, and I will be cool with you.

MeteoriteGuy · September 6, 2008 1:52PM

<< That's pretty cool.

I've never accomplished anything to have published.

I have had over the yrs probably 6 letters to the editor published in SCD - no major accomplishment.

Some day - I would like to have an article on Take Me Out to the Ball Game published in SCD or something.

Thanx for sharing!
mike >>

I have a few autograph articles, but very sports wise under my belt. Next time I run across one of them I will scan one (so some likely drunk person can say I'm bragging of course).

But hey, 6 letters in SCD is pretty cool. If I would have known they would publish those Mike Tyson- Britney Spears rumors....I would have beaten you to them.

ripkenintheminors · September 6, 2008 2:06PM

SCD, Beckett & Tuff Stuff

TheHun · September 6, 2008 2:14PM

do not click here

Ironmanfan · September 6, 2008 3:35PM

While maybe not Beckett or Tuff Stuff, my collection was profiled in Sports Illustrated's commemorative Cal Ripken Jr. "2131" issue back in '95..

thekid8 · September 6, 2008 8:23PM

Had a good run with a few mags a few years ago

My Gary Carter Articles

Tedw9 · September 6, 2008 9:57PM

Back in 1999 I was published in Tuff Stuff twice. They were doing a series of articles on various topics counting down to the year 2000. The first time they printed me, they did not include my name, but the second time they did. If I remember correctly, one was an opinion on what athletes influenced the autograph market the most. I can't remember what the second was. I have them both around here somewhere. One had Griffey Jr. on the cover and the other was a white cover with Jordan standing back to.

I also once had a letter published in a now defunct sports card magazine, Collectors Sportslook.

It was cool to see my name and words in print, even if it was just a small paragraph in a magazine.

autocut · September 7, 2008 3:10AM

I wrote a couple of articles for Tuff Stuff called Hobby Insider (May 2003, Page 16 and June 2003, Page 18). I also appeared in Beckett when I pulled the 1999 UD SP Top Prospect Michael Jordan Autographed Retrospectives #'d 10/10.

elsnorto · September 7, 2008 7:12AM

<< While maybe not Beckett or Tuff Stuff, my collection was profiled in Sports Illustrated's commemorative Cal Ripken Jr. "2131" issue back in '95.. >>

Sweet! Pretty sure SI trumps Beckett & Tuff Stuff combined in circulation! Do you have a copy of the article you could scan and share with us?

Snorto~

brianwintersfan · September 7, 2008 7:26PM

I was an issue of Beckett football a few years ago. It's when they used to run the column on people that had hot box breaks. Even had my ugly mug in there!

Morgoth · September 8, 2008 12:24AM

Hey Hun can I comission you to do me a Blue Beetler/Booster Gold Sketch?

Morgoth · September 8, 2008 12:28AM

I worked for a magazine in college that is published by the Smithsonian/Akwekon Press called Native Americans. I did interviews and proof read articles by writters. I did 2 articles but never kept the magazines. I also helped with a newsletter for the native american students at Cornell.

Pete14Rose · September 8, 2008 3:51AM

I was in Beckett for my Delmon Young collection. Thank God I sold at a good time and got out from under those cards

MeteoriteGuy · September 8, 2008 4:37AM

<< I worked for a magazine in college that is published by the Smithsonian/Akwekon Press called Native Americans. I did interviews and proof read articles by writers. I did 2 articles but never kept the magazines. I also helped with a newsletter for the native american students at Cornell. >>

That is a very high quality magazine. All the Smithsonian Press stuff is top of the line.

Any one appear in Tuff Stuff or Beckett Ever?

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