Monday, October 12, 2009
Friday, August 07, 2009
Summer Update
Hello everyone. I'm so sorry that I've been away from this blog for so long. I have had a busy summer as I'm sure we all have had. I hope to get back to updating this blog consistantly soon. Successes have been slow but I've done some IP and recieved autographs from some pretty good players. I'll try to post an update on that soon. Sorry again for the pause in posting. I'll try to post on a regular basis soon. Thanks again.
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Sorry about the pictures
Hey everyone. Sorry there aren't any pictures right now. There will be sometime soon I hope. I've been having problems with my PC (which is hooked up to my scanner) so I have to fix that before I get some pictures up. For now, I'll post via my laptop. Sorry about this!
Carolina Hurricanes
I was lucky enough to hound the 'Canes 4 times. Once I get the overall count of autographs I'll finish up this post.
Bobby Bonilla
Sent on 4/6/09 and recieved 1/1 on 4/24/09. This is my second success with Bobby B. He was a hot swinging feilder that played for my favorite team, the Pirates in the 90's. He was one of my favorite players when I was younger. Mr. Bonilla is one of the most reliable signers in all of sports. Card was mailed to Mr. Bonilla's home.
Mike Sillinger
Sent on 4/6/09 and recieved 1/1 on 4/23/09. Mr. Sillinger has been on a few teams to say the least. I think he may hold the record for most different NHL teams played for. Anyway, he signed one card, an 06-07 Fleer Ultra, for me very quickly. I'm very happy because the card looks great. Card was mailed to Mr.Sillinger's home.
Ian Snell
Sent on 4/6/09 and recieved 1/1 on 4/22/09. Wow, another great return. I'm really happy to get this card back because the Bucco's are my favoorite. Ian Snell is a great pitcher for the pirates. However, his record doesn't show it since he doesn't get much run support. Mr. Snell has always been very nice In-person too. Card was mailed to the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Jay Bouwmeester
Sent on 3/5/09 and recieved 2/2 on 4/21/09. Mr. Bouwmeester is a great player and an even better signer. He quickly signed and returned 2 cards to me, as he has done for so many others. He's a great defenseman that will be a free agent this summer. I'd love to see him end up with the Devils, as I feel he would bring a great presense to the Devils blueline. He signed the cards in a good spot, so that the signature can be seen. Cards were mailed to the Florida Panthers.
Saturday, May 02, 2009
Kari Lehtonen
Sent on 2/3/09 and recieved 2/2 on 4/16/09. I sent these 2 cards to Kari c/o the Thrashers Practice Rink. Anybody who needs the address let me know. It was very nice of him to sign and return 2 cards to me in 2 months time. He didn't use the greatest marker, but I'm not ccomplaining. They still look great!
Alexei Yashin
Sent on 7/29/09 and recieved 2/4 on 4/16/09. Wow, my longest wait to date. Mr. Yashin signed 2 cards for me c/o his home address. He played in Russia this season, so that's why it took awhile. He had a great NHL career split between the Senators and the Islanders. I wish him the best of luck with the rest of his pro career in Russia.
Joe Smith
Sent on 3/11/09 and recieved 1/1 on 4/6/09. Mr. Smith signed 1 card for c/o Indians Spring Training. He was previously with the Mets, but he is now with the Indians. He's a good, submarine style, relief pitcher. I think Joe Smith will continue to have a great career.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Tampa Bay Lightning
All right, I know this is cominng late, but I hounded the Tampa Bay Lightning on 4/3/09. I've decided to post my in-person success by team, rather than by individual player, so that it's easier to post. (When I post by individual player it takes aabout 2 weeks to post)
Unfortunetly when I hounded the Lightning, Vinny Lecavalier was having wrist surgery so he didn't make the trip. For whatever reason, Mike Smith was also absent. Hounding was still good anyway. Here's who I got:
Martin St. Louis-3/3
Vaclav Prospal-3/3
Matt Lashoff-2/2
Josef Melichar-2/2
Ryan Malone-3/3
Steven Stamkos-2/2
Kari Ramo-2/2
Richard Petiot-2/2
Martins Karsums-3/3
I got warmup pucks from Artukhyn, Karsums, and Stamkos. Artukhyn was late for the bus and couldn't sign the one he gave me. Stamkos and Karsums signed though.
Unfortunetly when I hounded the Lightning, Vinny Lecavalier was having wrist surgery so he didn't make the trip. For whatever reason, Mike Smith was also absent. Hounding was still good anyway. Here's who I got:
Martin St. Louis-3/3
Vaclav Prospal-3/3
Matt Lashoff-2/2
Josef Melichar-2/2
Ryan Malone-3/3
Steven Stamkos-2/2
Kari Ramo-2/2
Richard Petiot-2/2
Martins Karsums-3/3
I got warmup pucks from Artukhyn, Karsums, and Stamkos. Artukhyn was late for the bus and couldn't sign the one he gave me. Stamkos and Karsums signed though.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Wayne Gretzky
Yes, the "Great One" signed 2/2 in person on 3/12/09. I'm still in shock. When Gretzky appeared everybody ran at him for an autograph. I was really luck to get him to sign 2 cards. The other card is the same as the one shown above. He signed about 25-30 things, which is probably a good amount for him. These cards both look really nice, and both are signed in silver Sharpie. This is definetly my favorite success thus far. I have many more articles to update, but I just really wanted to share this success!
Henrik Zetterberg
Sent on 2/3/09 and recieved 1/1 on 2/20/09. The rest of this post is coming later!
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