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My '58 Topps Carl Furillo.We lived in the same area.My grandfather and dad knew him.I was 13 when he signed my card in his driveway.Being that age and having someone that played for those great Dodger teams sign a card
and talk to me blew me away.That was also my first vintage card I bought. Looking at that card brings back alot of great memories of my childhood.I've had that card for 32 years this month.It's the only card I will never get rid of.
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04-25-2012, 10:03 AM
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This has been shown here before but you cannot beat it for the content of the letter and the overall greatness of this man.
Just read it.
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04-25-2012, 10:11 AM
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04-25-2012, 10:18 AM
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And, Hank never juiced!
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04-25-2012, 10:21 AM
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04-25-2012, 10:22 AM
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It has nothing to do with me. Good for Hank.
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04-25-2012, 10:25 AM
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Given to me in 1966 by Mimmie's sister--an incredibly kind woman.
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04-25-2012, 10:54 AM
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10-31-2012, 06:47 PM
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My Greenberg Letter
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10-31-2012, 06:56 PM
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Wow, that Greenberg letter is really nice. I also have a Greenberg, and it's also one of my favorites. It reads:
"March 4, 1968 Dear Roger - Having served 4 1/2 years in the Air Force during World War I, it hardly seems possible that young men are once again leaving their homes to serve in another war. I hope your tenure in the service will not be as long as mine and that you will return safe and sound and proud of your contribution to your country, as I was. Your Mother tells me of your love for baseball and I hope you will be able to continue your interest in the game while you are away. God speed, good luck and my very best wishes. Cordially yours, Hank Greenberg"
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10-31-2012, 06:56 PM
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Ernie Banks on a photo of myself and Ernie taken at Cubs camp 5 years ago.
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10-31-2012, 07:20 PM
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This is my favorite autograph. I never thought I'd own a Honus Wagner card, let alone his signature. The thing I love about this piece is that it was once in Honus' hands and through fate has made its way to me nearly 80 years later. I suppose that's true of all autographs but this is Honus Wagner! Look how sharp this bad boy is.
Last edited by packs; 10-31-2012 at 07:21 PM.
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10-31-2012, 09:25 PM
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My favorite
My most prized autograph is a Nolan Ryan ball. My father sent it to him when I was twelve and asked him to sign it for me. He was so proud to be able to give me that ball. My father was not huge on giving me gifts--most Christmas or birthday presents came from my mother. So, the effort he put into getting me that present has always made it a priceless autograph for me. And now it is one of the few pieces I actually display in my apartment.
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11-01-2012, 03:45 PM
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Another two I very much like:
Eric Idle of Monty Python. I met him at a book store in Sherman Oaks, California, and got his signature. I have never been as nervous or excited at meeting a celebrity, and I've met quite a few living in Los Angeles for 35 years. To me, the Pythons were bigger than the Beatles.  Groucho Marx. I've been a Marx Brothers fan since I was little and Groucho was instantly my favorite the first time I saw him do Hooray For Captain Spaulding. I've long collected Groucho memorabilia and read my copy of Richard Anobile's The Marx Brothers Scrapbook until it fell apart [I later bought a hardcover 1st edition]. I have long thought that a Groucho-signed Bowman card would be the best possible Groucho item for me to have. I found this one a few months ago: 
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