Rick Cerone, Steve Balboni, & Tom Herr Autos!

Nolan Ryan (MLB Pitcher HOF)
27 Meandering Way
Round Rock TX 78664-9620
Sent: 07/24/08
Item Sent: Letter, SASE, 1 baseball card
Received: 07/29/08 Return to Sender with forwarding address included so I'm going to try the new address.
Returned In: 6 days


Paul Konerko (MLB 1B)
5440 E Via Buena Vis
Paradise Valley AZ 85253
Sent: 07/16/08
Item Sent: Letter, SASE, 3 baseball cards
Received: 07/29/08 Return to Sender with forwarding address included so, again I'm going to try the new address.
Returned In: 14 days


Rick Cerone (MLB Catcher)
34 Winding Way
West Paterson NJ 07424-2669
Sent: 07/19/08
Item Sent: Letter, SASE, 1 baseball card
Received: 07/29/08 (signed 1/1 cards with red sharpie)*
1992 Topps #643 Autographed card
Returned In: 11 days


Steve Balboni(MLB DH/1B)
117 Burlington Rd
New Providence NJ 07974-2709
Sent: 07/23/08
Item Sent: Letter, SASE, 3 baseball cards
Received: 07/29/08 (signed 1/3 cards with blue fine point sharpie)*
1987 Topps #240 Autographed card
Returned In: 7 days


Tom Herr (MLB Pitcher)
1077 Olde Forge Xing
Lancaster PA 17601-1738
Sent: 07/21/08
Item Sent: Letter, SASE, 3 baseball cards
Received: 07/29/08 (signed 3/3 cards with black sharpie)***
1990 Donruss #75 Autographed card
1991 Donruss #610 Autographed card x2
(Gave duplicate of 1991 Donruss #610 card to Nicole)
Returned In: 9 days

Hank Aaron, Gene Upshaw, Vince Papale, Bruce Benedict, Dickie Thon, Rick Cerone, Steve Balboni, Tom Herr, & Tony LaRussa! COOL!

Bruce Benedict (MLB Catcher)
335 Quiet Water Ln
Atlanta GA 30350-3724
Sent: 06/30/08
Item Sent: Letter, SASE, 1 baseball card, ball or catcher’s helmet signing request
Received: 07/28/08 (signed 1/1 cards with black sharpie)*
1989 Upper Deck #121 Autographed card
Returned In: 29 days


Dickie Thon (MLB SS)
C17 Calle Lino Del Mar
Dorado PR 00646
Sent: 07/17/08
Item Sent: Letter, SASE, 2 baseball cards
Received: 07/28/08 (signed 2/2 cards with fine point black sharpie)**
1986 Fleer #313 Autographed Card
1992 Upper Deck #150 Autographed Card
Returned In: 12 days


Gene Upshaw Career Highlights and Awards:
7-time Pro Bowl selection (1968, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977)
11-time All-Pro selection (1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977)
2-time Super Bowl champion (XI, XV)
NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team
NFL 1970s All-Decade Team
1987 Pro Football Hall of Fame

Gene Upshaw (NFL Guard HOF ‘87)
c/o NFL Players Association
2021 L St NW
Washington DC 20036-4909
Sent: 07/16/08
Item Sent: Letter, SASE, 1 football, sharpie, homemade card, request for 8x10 photo
Received: 07/28/08 (signed football with black sharpie!)* YEAH!
Returned In: 13 days


Hank Aaron (MLB OF HOF)
c/o Atlanta Braves
PO Box 4064
Atlanta GA 30302-4064
Sent: 07/17/08
Item Sent: Letter, SASE, 1 baseball card
Received: 07/28/08 (signed 1/1 card with black pen)*
1976 Topps #550 Autographed card
Returned In: 12 days


Rick Cerone (MLB Catcher)
34 Winding Way
West Paterson NJ 07424-2669
Sent: 07/12/08
Item Sent: Letter, SASE, 1 baseball card
Received: 07/26/08 (signed 1/1 cards with red sharpie)*
1990 Topps #303 Autographed card
Returned In: 17 days


Steve Balboni (MLB DH/1B)
117 Burlington Rd
New Providence NJ 07974-2709
Sent: 07/17/08
Item Sent: Letter, SASE, 3 baseball cards
Received: 07/28/08 (signed 1/3 cards with blue fine point sharpie)*
1986 Fleer #1 Autographed card
Returned In: 12 days


Tom Herr (MLB Pitcher)
1077 Olde Forge Xing
Lancaster PA 17601-1738
Sent: 07/18/08
Item Sent: Letter, SASE, 3 baseball cards
Received: 07/28/08 (signed 3/3 cards with blue sharpie)***
1991 Leaf #48 Autographed card
1991 Score #820 Autographed card
1988 Donruss #208 Autographed card
Returned In: 11 days


Tony La Russa (MLB IF/Mgr.)
c/o St. Louis Cardinals
250 Stadium Plz
Saint Louis MO 63102
Sent: 07/10/08
Item Sent: Letter, SASE, 3 baseball cards
Received: 07/28/08 (signed 2/3 cards with black sharpie)**
1989 Topps #224 Autographed card
2006 Topps Allen & Ginter #299 Autographed card
Returned In: 19 days


According to Wikipedia:
Vince Papale played three seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles of the NFL following two seasons with the Philadelphia Bell of the World Football League. Papale was the inspiration for the 2006 movie Invincible.

In 1974, while bartending at Max's in Prospect Park and substitute-teaching at Interboro High School, he successfully tried out for the Philadelphia Bell of the World Football League as a wide receiver. Papale caught 9 passes for 121 yards, 13.4 average.
His performance with that team earned him a meeting with Coach Dick Vermeil of the Philadelphia Eagles after general manager Jim Murray got him an invitation to a private work-out held by Coach Vermeil.

Papale, at 6-feet 2-inches (1.88 m) and 195 pounds (88.5 kg), eventually made the team, thereby becoming, at age 30, the oldest rookie in the history of the NFL to play without the benefit of college football experience (other than kickers). He went on to play wide receiver and special teams for the Eagles from 1976 through 1978. During that time, he played in 41 of 44 regular season games (regular seasons being 14 games in 1976-1977 and 16 games in 1978) recording two fumble recoveries, (including one that led to Vermeil's first NFL victory), and one 15-yard reception. He was voted Special Teams Captain by his teammates and "Man of the Year" by the Eagles in 1978 for his many charitable activities. A shoulder injury ended his career in 1979. After retiring from the NFL, he worked as a TV and radio broadcaster for eight years, then became a commercial mortgage banker.

Papale, who earned the nickname "Rocky" (after the 1976 Sylvester Stallone movie and character) while playing with the Eagles, is the subject of the Disney movie Invincible, starring Mark Wahlberg. He was also reportedly the inspiration for the 1998 Tony Danza movie, The Garbage Picking Field Goal Kicking Philadelphia Phenomenon.[1] In addition, Papale's legend was cited as a factor in the Eagles' signing of construction-foreman/tight-end Jeff Thomason for 2005's Super Bowl XXXIX.[2]

Diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2001,[3] Papale has recovered from the disease, to become a spokesman encouraging people to get regular check-ups. He has appeared in commercials for Thomas Jefferson University Hospital encouraging others to be tested.

Currently, Papale is the regional director of marketing and senior account executive for higher-education marketing at Sallie Mae. He resides in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, with his wife Janet and two children, Gabriella and Vincent.

Papale and Wahlberg during the filming of Invincible,
a film based on Papale's football career.

Vince Papale (NFL WR)
Email request: www.vincepapale.com
Sent: 07/9/08
Item Requested: Autographed photo
Received: 07/28/08 (received personalized autographed 4x9 picture)*
Returned In: 20 days


Vince Papale (NFL WR)
Email request: www.vincepapale.com
Sent: 07/9/08
Item Requested: Autographed photo
Recvd: 07/28/08 (received personalized autographed 8x10 movie poster picture)*
Returned In: 20 days

Erratic Signings of Joe Montana + Autos From Rick Cerone, Tom Herr, & Tony LaRussa!

Joe Montana (NFL QB HOF)
3455 Hwy 128
Calistoga CA 94515-9715
Sent: 06/26/08
Item Sent: Letter, SASE, 1 over-sized Super Bowl postcard size football card
Received: 07/26/08 (returned in my SASE but not signed)
Returned In:31 days

Joe Montana (NFL QB HOF)
3455 Hwy 128
Calistoga CA 94515-9715
Sent: 06/27/08
Item Sent: Letter, SASE, 1 football card
Received: 07/26/08 (signed 1/1 cards with blue sharpie)*
1993 Topps #440 Autographed card
Returned In:30 days


Joe Montana (NFL QB HOF)
3455 Hwy 128
Calistoga CA 94515-9715
Sent: 07/2/08
Item Sent: Letter, SASE, 1 football card
Received: 07/26/08 (signed 1/1 cards with blue sharpie)*
1999 Upper Deck Victory Cards NNO Autographed card
Returned In: 25 days


Joe Montana (NFL QB HOF)
3455 Hwy 128
Calistoga CA 94515-9715
Sent: 07/17/08
Item Sent: Letter, SASE, 1 football card
Received: 07/26/08 (signed 1/1 cards with black sharpie)*
1990 NFL Pro Set Super Bowl XXIV #24 Autographed card
Returned In:10 days


Rick Cerone (MLB Catcher)
34 Winding Way
West Paterson NJ 07424-2669
Sent: 07/7/08
Item Sent: Letter, SASE, 1 baseball card
Received: 07/26/08 (signed 1/1 cards with red sharpie)*
1990 Fleer #270 Autographed card
Returned In: 20 days


Tom Herr (MLB Pitcher)
1077 Olde Forge Xing
Lancaster PA 17601-1738
Sent: 07/7/08
Item Sent: Letter, SASE, 3 baseball cards
Received: 07/26/08 (signed 3/3 cards with blue sharpie)***
1987 Fleer #296 Autographed Card
1989 Bowman #403 Autographed Card
1990 Topps #297 Autographed Card
Returned In: 10 days


Tony La Russa (MLB IF/Mgr.)
c/o St. Louis Cardinals
250 Stadium Plz
Saint Louis MO 63102
Sent: 07/16/08
Item Sent: Letter, SASE, 2 baseball cards
Received: 07/26/08 (signed 1/2 cards with black sharpie)*
1988 Topps #344 Autographed card
Returned In: 11 days

Boog Powell, Glenn Brummer, Hank Aaron, & Tommy Lasorda! YEAH!

Boog Powell (MLB 1B)
333 W Camden St
Baltimore MD 21201-2435
Sent: 07/2/08
Item Sent: Letter, SASE, 2 baseball cards
Received: 07/25/08 (signed 1/2 cards with black sharpie)*
1992 Action Packed Hi-Pro #80 Autographed card
Returned In:24 days


Glenn Brummer (MLB Catcher)
1830 Dalton Dr
Belleville IL 62226-8207
Sent: 07/17/08
Item Sent: Letter, SASE, 1 baseball card
Received: 07/25/08 (signed 1/1 card with black sharpie)*
1986 Fleer #557 Autographed card
Returned In: 8 days


Hank Aaron (MLB OF HOF)
c/o Atlanta Braves
PO Box 4064
Atlanta GA 30302-4064
Sent: 07/12/08
Item Sent: Letter, SASE, 1 baseball card
Received: 07/25/08 (signed 1/1 card with black pen)*
1974 Topps Special 62-65 #4 Autographed card
Returned In: 14 days


Tommy Lasorda (MLB Pitcher HOF)
1473 W Maxzim Ave
Fullerton CA 92833-4611
Sent: 06/26/08
Item Sent: Letter, SASE, 1 baseball card
Received: 07/25/08 (signed 1/1 cards with blue sharpie)*
1984 Topps #681 Autographed card
(Gave duplicate of 1984 Topps #681 card to Nicole)
Returned In: 30 days


Tommy Lasorda (MLB Pitcher HOF)
1473 W Maxzim Ave
Fullerton CA 92833-4611
Sent: 06/26/08
Item Sent: Letter, SASE, 1 baseball card
Received: 07/25/08 (returned card unsigned)
Returned In: 30 days

Tommy Lasorda (MLB Pitcher HOF)
1473 W Maxzim Ave
Fullerton CA 92833-4611
Sent: 06/26/08
Item Sent: Letter, SASE, 1 baseball card
Received: 07/25/08 (signed 1/1 cards with blue sharpie)*
1988 Topps #74 CL Autographed card
(Gave duplicate of 1988 Topps #74 CL card to Nicole)
Returned In: 30 days


Tommy Lasorda (MLB Pitcher HOF)
1473 W Maxzim Ave
Fullerton CA 92833-4611
Sent: 07/15/08
Item Sent: Letter, SASE, 1 baseball card & 1 homemade card
Received: 07/25/08 (signed 2/2 cards with blue sharpie)**
1983 Studio Checklist Card Autographed card
Custom-made Baseball Heroes Autographed card
Returned In: 11 days

Mike Barber, Tony LaRussa, & Terry Kennedy!

Mike Barber (NFL TE)
PO Box 1086
Desoto TX 75123-1086
Sent: 06/30/08
Item Sent: Letter, SASE, 1 football card; letter reminding him that my sister and I went to high school with him, etc.
Received: 07/24/08 (signed 1/1 cards w/blue sharpie & enclosed note saying “Praying you & your family are blessed!!! MB”)*
1981 Topps #99 Autographed card
Returned In:25 days


Tony La Russa (MLB IF/Mgr.)
c/o St. Louis Cardinals
250 Stadium Plz
Saint Louis MO 63102
Sent: 06/30/08
Item Sent: Letter, SASE, 1 baseball card, ball signing request
Received: 07/24/08 (signed 1/1 cards with blue fine-tip sharpie)*
1986 Topps #531 Autographed card
Returned In: 25 days


Terry Kennedy (MLB Catcher/Coach)
c/o San Antonio Missions
5757 Highway 90 W
San Antonio TX 78227-4105
Sent: 07/12/08
Item Sent: Letter, SASE, 3 baseball cards
Received: 07/24/08 (signed 3/3 cards with blue sharpie)***
1991 Donruss #94 Autographed card
1990 Donruss #602 Autographed card
1991 Fleer #263 Autographed card
Returned In: 13 days

Joaquin Arias & Joe DeMaestri Autographs!

Joaquin Arias (MLB SS)
c/o Texas Rangers
1000 Ballpark Way
Arlington TX 76011-5168
Sent: 07/2/08
Item Sent: Letter, SASE, 1 baseball card
Received: 07/23/08 (signed 1/1 cards with black sharpie)*
2007 UD SP Rookie Edition #235 Autographed card
Returned In:22 days


Joe De Maestri (MLB SS)
50 Fairway Dr
Novato CA 94949-5904
Sent: 07/16/08
Item Sent: Letter, SASE, 1 homemade card, request for card, pic, or baseball signing
Received: 07/23/08 (signed 2/1 card with blue pen; signed mine; added one of his own; sent a note saying he would be glad to sign a ball for me!)**
Custom-made Baseball Heroes Autographed card
2006 Diamond Signatures NNO Autographed card
Returned In: 8 days


Josh Hamilton (MLB OF)
c/o Houston Astros
Minute Maid Park
501 Crawford St
Houston TX 77002-2113
Sent: 07/16/08
Item Sent: Letter, SASE, 2 baseball cards
Received: 07/23/08 Return to Sender with no forwarding address included but I realize now that he is playing for the Texas Rangers so will send these to him c/o the Rangers.
Returned In: 8 days

Bart Starr & Joe Theismann Signed Footballs, Joe Nolan & Whitey Herzog Signed Baseballs, + Cards Signed by Ausmus, Benedict, Tanana, & Hayes!

Bart Starr Career Highlights and Awards:
4x Pro Bowl selection (1960, 1961, 1962, 1966)
4x All-Pro selection (1961, 1962, 1964, 1966)
3x NFL champion (1961, 1962, 1965)
2x Super Bowl champion (I, II)
2x Super Bowl MVP (I, II)
1966 NFL MVP
1966 UPI NFL MVP
NFL 1960s All-Decade Team
Packers Hall of Fame
Green Bay Packers #15 retired
1977 Pro Football Hall of Fame

Bart Starr (NFL QB HOF '77)
Bart Starr, Sr.
Starr Enterprises
2647 Rocky Ridges Ln
Birmingham AL 35216-4809
Sent: 07/11/08
Item Sent: Letter, SASE, football, sharpie, request for 8x10 photo, check for $35.00
Received: 07/21/08 (signed & personalized special autograph football w/black sharpie “To Donna” “Bart Starr #15”!; sent price list for photos, cards, etc.)*
Returned In:11 days


Brad Ausmus (MLB Catcher)
c/o Houston Astros
501 Crawford St
Houston TX 77002-2113
Sent: 07/2/08
Item Sent: Letter, SASE, 3 baseball cards
Received: 07/21/08 (signed 1/3 cards with black sharpie)*
2006 Topps Allen & Ginter #163 Autographed card
Returned In: 20 days


Bruce Benedict (MLB Catcher)
335 Quiet Water Ln
Atlanta GA 30350-3724
Sent: 07/5/08
Item Sent: Letter, SASE, 3 baseball cards
Received: 07/10/08 (signed 3/3 cards with black sharpie)***
1989 Bowman #271 Autographed card
1989 Donruss #475 Autographed card
1989 Topps Big #83 Autographed card
Returned In: 17 days


Frank Tanana (MLB Pitcher)
28492 S Harwich Dr
Farmington Hills MI 48334-4281
Sent: 07/12/08
Item Sent: Letter, SASE, 2 baseball cards
Received: 07/21/08 (signed 2/2 cards w/blue sharpie)**
1989 Bowman #92 Autographed card
1989 Topps #603 Autographed card
Returned In: 10 days

Joe Nolan (MLB Catcher)
9515 Alix Dr
Saint Louis MO 63123-7101
Sent: 07/11/08
Item Sent: Letter, SASE, 1 baseball, ink pen
Received: 07/21/08 (signed baseball with blue Bic pen!)
Returned In: 11 days


Joe Theismann Career Highlights and Awards:
2x Pro Bowl selection (1982, 1983)
3x All-Pro selection (1979, 1982, 1983)
1x Super Bowl champion (XVII)
2x CFL All-Star selection
1983 AP NFL MVP
1983 PFWA NFL MVP
1983 NEA NFL MVP
1983 NFL Offensive Player of the Year
1982 Bert Bell Award
1982 Walter Payton Man of the Year
70 Greatest Redskins
Redskins' Ring of Fame
2003 College Football Hall of Fame

Joe Theismann (NFL QB CFHOF '03)
PO Box 186
Leesburg VA 20178-0186
Sent: 07/11/08
Item Sent: Letter, SASE, 1 football, sharpie, request for 8x10 photo
Received: 07/21/08 (signed football with black sharpie!; returned sharpie)*
Returned In: 11 days


Von Hayes (MLB 1B/OF)
c/o Lancaster Barnstormers
650 N Prince St
Lancaster PA 17603-3025
Sent: 07/2/08
Item Sent: Letter, SASE, 2 baseball cards
Received: 07/21/08 (signed 1/2 cards with black sharpie)*
1987 Topps #666 Autographed card
(Gave Nicole this duplicate of autographed 1987 Topps #666 card
Returned In: 20 days


Whitey Herzog (MLB OF/Mgr.)
9426 Sappington Estates Dr
Saint Louis MO 63127-1664
Sent: 07/11/08
Item Sent: Letter, SASE, 1 baseball, ink pen
Received: 07/21/08 (signed baseball with blue Bic pen!)*
Returned In: 11 days