SCD question

[Michael B]

Do you mean Dave Miedima?

[Jim65]

Originally Posted by Michael B

Do you mean Dave Miedima?

Dave was the game used jersey guy, I have no idea who the autograph guy was.

[Steve D]

I'm thinking it was Kevin Keating.

Steve

[Michael B]

Originally Posted by Jim65

Dave was the game used jersey guy, I have no idea who the autograph guy was.

Dave would write about in person collecting at Wrigley Field and the Chicago area long before he became known as a 'Jersey Guy'. I believe he also put out sale lists or advertised in SCD. I seem to recall there may have been some shenigans later, but have no proof so I will not relate any anecdotal information.

[Jim65]

Originally Posted by Michael B

Dave would write about in person collecting at Wrigley Field and the Chicago area long before he became known as a 'Jersey Guy'. I believe he also put out sale lists or advertised in SCD. I seem to recall there may have been some shenigans later, but have no proof so I will not relate any anecdotal information.

Thanks, I didn't realize Dave was autographs as well. I think his game used jersey column was called "The Shirt off My Back"

[roarfrom34]

Yeah Dave did both

[tazdmb]

As a teen IP collector, I wrote him a letter about getting the notoriously difficult Al Lopez autograph in person. He wrote me a wonderful response back, which I always appreciated.

[Klrdds]

Did you ever go to Al's house in Tampa ?
I went several times to his house and 9 out of 10 times he was in a housecoat with the AC running at about 60 degrees but he was always gracious and would sign 3 items for me . At one time he was considered a very hard autograph to get because he wouldn't do shows , but he answered mail and signed at his house. Then he started doing private signings for the National Pastime.

Another great guy was visiting Johnny van der Meer at his house . He' d always invite you in and ask if you wanted anything to drink and then he 'd sign whatever you brought him and then he'd start telling stories and pull out the memorabilia from his career . He once called Early Wynn while I was there and wanted me to go to Early's house but he was out and wouldn't be home until later .