As a kid? This part of the hobby is alive and well. I collect HOF autographs, and I got the two of the last inductees by sending them requests TTM (through the mail). I sent Barry Larkin his 1987 Topps and Donruss cards at MLB Network when he worked there a couple of years ago. I included a letter saying that I collect HOFers and that I was sure he was going to go in, along with a SASE. I got both cards back about two weeks later.
Right after Pat Gillick was announced as a 2011 inductee, I did an Internet search and found his home address. I sent him a gov't postcard with my address on it, as well as a letter congratulating him. Got the signed postcard back in like 10 days.
Want a trip down memory lane? Search for the numerous TTM sites around and get back at it!
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