September Autograph Pickups

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by t206blogcom

Got Ray Knight to sign today at Nats park before Jordan Zimmermann pitched the Nationals' first no hitter. Have met Ray a couple of times and he's very approachable. I didn't ask for the inscription, which was a nice surprise.

Great game to be at!

I was wondering - when they bring out the game-used balls late in the game, do you know if they were bringing out Zimmerman-pitched baseballs? Just curious - I would think that if a no-hitter was in progress, they would hold their balls (pun intended); otherwise, what an opportunity for the fans to pick up no-hitter balls.

[jgmp123]

Two great pickups...Jackie Kennedy signed salon receipt...

[jgmp123]

Other pickup....FDR letter (dated on my birthday) - day, not year!!

[Teamgluck]

Mark those are some awesome pieces. They would look great on my wall... #IWish

[Lordstan]

Originally Posted by Teamgluck

Mark those are some awesome pieces. They would look great on my wall... #IWish

Thanks.
They will look great on my wall too.

[David Atkatz]

Originally Posted by jgmp123

Other pickup....FDR letter (dated on my birthday) - day, not year!!

Here's an FDR from my collection, James--note what he says about autographs!

[jgmp123]

Originally Posted by David Atkatz

Here's an FDR from my collection, James--note what he says about autographs!

Incredible David! Thanks for sharing.

[packs]

That is an awesome piece!

[t206blogcom]

Originally Posted by Runscott

Great game to be at!

I was wondering - when they bring out the game-used balls late in the game, do you know if they were bringing out Zimmerman-pitched baseballs? Just curious - I would think that if a no-hitter was in progress, they would hold their balls (pun intended); otherwise, what an opportunity for the fans to pick up no-hitter balls.

Scott - I checked the Authentics stand on my way out and couldn't tell. Looked like they had a few from the game labeled for sale, but were asking $100+ per ball, so I didn't see anyone buying them. I was with my pregnant wife who graciously let us stay to see the entire game, but was wanting to get home afterwards so I couldn't linger.

It was one of the best games I've been to, that's for sure. And Denard Span getting his 184th hit, which is a new club single season record, was nice to see, but overshadowed by the no hitter.

[yanks12025]

Originally Posted by Runscott

Great game to be at!

I was wondering - when they bring out the game-used balls late in the game, do you know if they were bringing out Zimmerman-pitched baseballs? Just curious - I would think that if a no-hitter was in progress, they would hold their balls (pun intended); otherwise, what an opportunity for the fans to pick up no-hitter balls.

Zimmerman pitched baseballs are on MLB auctions and going for a lot. I know some teams and I'm guessing most do it, if there's a no hitter or a perfect game through say like 5 innings. They will stop selling the items and hold onto them. I find it hard to believe the nats would be selling no hit baseballs for $100 no matter who pitched it or what.