Let's see your letters to or from Ballplayers...

[Heritage Sports]

This is a pretty incredible letter, one of the few Gehrig pieces you'll ever find dating beyond his July 4, 1939 farewell speech. It's just another bit of evidence to illustrate what a great man he was--taking the time to try to help a stranger when he was dealing with such an incredibly difficult time in his own life.

[FourStrikes]

December 31, 1946 two-page handwritten letter by actor CAMERON MITCHELL in response to columnist JIMMIE FIEDLER's inquiry regarding Mitchell's potential interest in playing the role of pitcher MONTY STRATTON in the movie "The Stratton Story"...the role of Stratton was landed by JAMES STEWART...the film also features NY YANKEES Hall of Fame catcher BILL DICKEY and PHILADELPHIA A's / CHICAGO WHITE SOX Third baseman JIMMY DYKES.


letter references Mitchell playing with future major league pitcher KEN RAFFENSBERGER on 1934-35 York, PA American Legion Team, as well as Mitchell's "chance to go south with the St. Louis Cards".


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[HexsHeroes]

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Nothing earth shattering, but neat signed items from 19th century ballplayer John B. "Jack" Ryan, while he worked as a scout for the St. Louis Cardinals.

Can't complain about the $15 price for the pair either (which will be my last purchase of 2009).

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[cbcbcb]

Did you just get that on ebay? I was looking at that and a couple others from the same seller.

[Jerry G]

Back in the '60's I bought a HOF Exhbit Card of George Sisler from The Card Collector's Co. Probably cost me a quarter. I decided to send it to Mr. Sisler to be autographed. I also asked what was his biggest thrill in baseball. He was kind enough to respond and I'll bet the answer surprises you.

You will also notice that the top of my notebook paper with my letter has been cut off. I'm sure I did this because I was just goofy or insecure about my handwriting or grammar. Remember there was no Spell Check back then. In a nostalgic way, I really regret not being able to see my 12-13 year old penmanship. More importantly, as a collector there would be a date on top. What a knucklehead!

[Forever Young]

Jerry,
That is the coolest thing man.

I wish Wade Boggs would have replied back to my letter at age 11...
I drew a picture of him based on his 1986 Topps card. I wrote him a letter during the infamous Margo Adams scandal and included my Picasso. In the letter, I told him he was my favorite player and that I believed he didn't do it/telling the truth...
Needless to say..he didn't write back...haha.
Dang...I wish I still had that letter and picture though.
Ben

[Jerry G]

Thank you, Ben.

I can just see your young self running to check the mail box with great anticipation every day for weeks and weeks knowing that today's the day! Innocence is a beautiful thing. Too bad it can't last forever.

It's also easy to imagine Wade's shock with Margo, "Wadda ya mean ya kept the motel keys???!!!