I got a message this week from a reader named Joe who wondered if I could pass on Doug Harvey's home address from the envelope he sent me a few weeks ago. I was happy to oblige.
Joe is an umpire himself, so getting an autograph from the only living Hall of Fame umpire was a pretty cool thing. He was kind enough to share a photo of his prized possession with me - made out personally to him. Joe wanted Mr. Harvey's address so that he could write a thank you note - a very noble idea if you ask me.
I love the idea of getting photos signed. I've often wondered if my goal of having people sign through the mail is restricted because of what I send to have signed (a simple 3x5 note card). Some Hall of Famers may be hesitant to sign a blank card, not knowing what you intend to do with their signature.
Thanks for getting in touch, Joe! Very cool stuff.
If you have a Hall of Famer autograph that you think other readers would like to see, please get in touch!
Some of these guys just don't sign TTM or they do very sporadically.
ReplyDeleteI can give you a list of guys and how much they charge TTM:
Stan Musial-$100 (will send a signed picture/stats index card for free with request)
Yogi Berra-$100 (but a lot of cards signed for free lately)
Monte Irvin-$10
Whitey Ford-$40 (will sometimes sign for less, but usually at least $35)
Al Kaline-$10
Brooks Robinson-$30 (but only signs through the Dugout Zone twice a year)
Lou Brock-$85
Bobby Doerr-Free
Johnny Bench-$60
Joe Morgan-Free (but only an index card)
Ferguson Jenkins-$15
Gaylord Perry-$15
Rollie Fingers-$15
Reggie Jackson-$35 (through his Mr. October for Kids charity)
Steve Carlton-$25 (through Game Winner Sports)
Jim Bunning-Free
Earl Weaver-$20 (through the Miami Children's Hospital)
Phil Niekro-$10
Tommy Lasorda-Free (long waits, preferably c/o Dodgers but will sign at home sometimes)
Lee MacPhail-Free
Nolan Ryan-$45
Orlando Cepeda-$55
George Brett-$55
Carlton Fisk-$40
Gary Carter-$25
Paul Molitor-Free (c/o Twins, up to six month wait, probably should send a little cash...that's how I got my success)
Ryne Sandberg-$20 (home, for charity)
Tony Gwynn-$20 (San Diego St. University)
Goose Gossage-$5-10 (if gotten at home)
Dick Williams-$25
Jim Rice-$10 (c/o New England Sports Network)
Andre Dawson-$20
Whitey Herzog-Free
Doug Harvey-Free (except hof postcards, which can be purchased with his sticker of authenticity at the Bob Feller Museum)
Bert Blyleven-$40
Pat Gillick-Free