My many meetings with Pete Rose

People always talk about how hard a Pete Rose autograph is to obtain, I guess I've gotten Lucky. Growing up when I did and he really likes kids, now that I'm older it costs, but still easy to get. (also easy to copy, all of mine but 1 are in person though)

When I was around 10 years old Pete Rose came to my neighborhood to pitch the first inning of a coach pitch game (I have absolutely no idea why) it was on the news but still not a lot of people showed up. My brother and I camped at the park all day skipping our normal summer day activities and got a gold mine of things. (not pictured a batting helmet)

Pete 87 Topps (last card as a player)

Ball (signed in Blue sharpie) and some puzzle card (Pete was a left fielder in this card)

Now that I'm older and know a bit about collecting and values of things I'm working on my 76 Topps set (see Big Red Machine post). I paid to get this one he was super nice and advised me "black ink takes a little longer to dry."

Pete Rose 76 Topps

I mailed this to His Hit Kind Inc. in Vegas. Although its not the official picture it's still a very rare gem. I wrote a nice letter and specifically asked for these inscriptions, making it even rarer and more valuable. This picture was taken after he broke Ty Cobb's all time MLB hit record. I wanted his signature, Hit King, #4192, and the date. and it actually came back as requested!!

Pete Rose with 3 special inscriptions

Shaquille O'Neal

When Shaq was signed by the Celtics a local Boston News station accidentally posted his private address, so naturally I sent as many things as I could. After 3 sent cards, 2 came back signed, and the other was never seen again.

Shaq 04-05 Fleer

Shaq 97-98 Bowman

Geno Atkins

Geno Atkins is the young superstar DT that opposing teams were thankful they didn't have to face last year due to injury. Hopefully he returns as his dominant self this year, even though he is shorter than most D-Linemen. Funny thing about this signing is he kept signing over his black jersey so people were angered by that and returned their signed photo to get one easier to see, he also had them change the channel from the UC game to the Georgia bulldogs game and they were unhappy about that too.  

Geno Atkins

David West

I went to a my in laws high school for a fundraiser and there happened to be a silent auction. I stumbled across this and couldn't pass it up.

David West is a AllStar Forward from XU I'm glad he is closer to home coming to the Pacers a few years back. I haven't made it to a game since he came to Indy so no in person yet, but I did just send out a card the morning before I found this.

David West

Coach Calipari

For Christmas I got this card and mailed it out in early January in about a week I got it back signed by this legendary coach who is popularizing the term one and done, and may be the top reason basketball players will have to attend college longer than just freshmen year, like other college sports.

John Calipari 2013 A&G

Christmas 2013

So I haven't posted anything in a very long time, I'm very sorry, I've been very busy and haven't received any TTM's since my last post. RedsFest was a bust due to a bad snow storm that weekend.

One of the things keeping me busy was my wife and myself announced that she is pregnant with our first child. 13 weeks today (Jan. 5). Due mid July.

I was gifted a few gem cards for Christmas.




Hyun-Jin Ryu 2013 Topps Update Rookie



Shane Larkin 13-14 Panini Rookie

Yasiel Puig 2013 Topps Update Rookie

All great cards. I had been hoping for a Puig and Larkin, the Ryu was an added bonus I pulled from a pack I was given. Those aren't all I received but I'm working on sending some out. I hope to send the Larkin out too. (He plays for the Mavs they almost all always sign.)

Like I said I have been very busy lately but I will try to get more mail flow and in draughts post some of my old successes, just stick with me.

Rey Maualuga

Maualuga is another very easy one to get, he is very fan friendly. I have gotten him at least 8 times, and cant even find a picture of everything.
Along with the pictures I've also gotten 2 more jerseys, possibly another 8x10 and another card or 2. (I also have my 2009 AFC North champs sign and reusable shopping bag with him.)

Maualuga Jersey

Maualuga 8x10 and 2009 Score Rookie