The introduction thread

cwazzy · February 1, 2010 1:04AM

After reading some of the recent threads about this board and it's problems I've decided that lately I've been more of the problem than the solution. And for that I would like to appologize to the board and ask for a fresh start. So this is my introduction thread. If anyone else would like to post an introduction here please feel free.

My name is Chris and I'm a bank accountant from Kansas City, MO. I've got a wonderful wife named Angie and two amazing sons named Andrew (3) and Braden (10 months). My main collecting interests are Roy Campanella, St. Louis Cardinals (especially HOFers and pre-war), and oddball baseball memorabilia like checks and stock certificates that are baseball related. Here are a few of my favorite pieces:
1933 Kansas City Blues stock certificate autoed by Tris Speaker and made out to Tom Pendergast

Stone193 · February 1, 2010 1:16AM

Hi Chris

That takes alot of courage - and since I tend to not remember who said what - I would just like to say good morning - and that's some really nice stuff!

But I especially like the Tris Speaker item!!!!

Thanx for sharing
mike

cwazzy · February 1, 2010 1:30AM

Thanks, Mike! Every time I look at the stock cert I like it a little more. I love the combination of baseball and local history. I actually joined the Kansas City Baseball Historical Society last week so that I could learn more about the Blues and the other former KC teams. I'm pretty excited about the meetings!

Indy78 · February 1, 2010 1:43AM

I tend to not remember who said what

Same here. I tend to avoid the fray anyway; I have enough stress raising 3 kids.

My name is Nick, and I'm an environmental specialist. My cu id, Indy78, reflects the fact that I'm originally from Indiana (now living in Virginia), and I opened my first baseball pack in 1978.

What I enjoy most about this hobby is going to card shows and searching for the best looking 1975 mini's I can find. I've long since completed the set, but I continue to enjoy collecting them. In addition to collecting the cards in my sig line, I'm also slowly building a Topps baseball set run between 1975 and 1992. I have completed sets for years 1975 through 1983 and 1991. I plan on purchasing the others as complete sets over the next year or two, as I'm in no hurry on this project.

I appreciate having this site as both an outlet and learning tool, and hope it continues. There are alot of really nice folks here.

r00kies101 · February 1, 2010 2:45AM

Although I don't post much (only ~650 post counts since Feb 2001)

I took a break from the hobby from 2007-2009 and sold off most of my collection. Got back into collecting around March of 2009 and started visiting CU again. I really enjoy reading posts about other people's collections, especially when they include pictures (I'm a visual creature). These are the kinds of threads I enjoy most. So, I figure I'd contribute.

My name is Richard and I'm a Project Manager (IT) from S. Calif. I recently got married (1/16/2010) and still trying to get use to the idea of sharing EVERYTHING.

I'm currently focusing my funds on the 1986 Fleer Basketball set in 10s and the Football HOF RC set. My main goal is to have 50% of the '86 Fleer set in 10s by the end of the year. I'm also picking up HOF RCs here and there from other sports if the price is right.

My fondest memory: I began collecting back in 1982 and remember riding my bike to the local convenience store to get milk or whatever for my mom. I would purchase packs of '82 Fleer while I was there and hide them when I got home, because I didn't want my mom to yell at me for 'wasting' my money. Now I hide them from my wife.

The more things change, the more they stay the same. LOL!

divecchia · February 1, 2010 3:17AM

Hi Chris...

Love the Campy items, but the Stock Certificate is amazing...

Donato

Adenhart34 · February 2, 2010 12:28PM

Yeah, the stock cert is very cool, even if Tris Speaker wasn't on it.

Rick

Reljac · February 2, 2010 12:35PM

That is one awesome stock certificate, but I'm more impressed with your candidness in creating this thread!

WinPitcher · February 2, 2010 12:39PM

Sweet Items Chris.

Thanks for sharing.

Steve

Ahmanfan · February 2, 2010 12:41PM

hey Chris
I hadn't seen that certificate before. Did Tom P have part ownership in the team? I wonder if he was like a NY Tammany guy.

John

perkdog · February 2, 2010 12:42PM

Nice stuff Chris, although Im not quite sure you were ever considered a problem here? Ive always thought of you as a very good contributor and dont remember you butting heads with anyone really.

Your cards present really well for the grades, nice job selecting those

elsnorto · February 2, 2010 12:43PM

<< <i> So this is my introduction thread. If anyone else would like to post an introduction here please feel free. >>

STFU n00b!

I kid, I kid.

Love that Bowman Campy... very Leafesque.

Snorto~

cwazzy · February 3, 2010 11:40AM

Thanks, guys!

John: I'm ashamed to say that I had to google what a "NY Tammany guy" was.

Pendergast did have a part ownership in the Blues (although I'm not sure how much of the team he owned yet. I'm attending a meeting in a couple of weeks in which I hope to find out more). Pendergast was THE political kingpen in Kansas City in the '30s. He was a major contributer in Truman's rise to the presidency.

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