11/19/22- One in today from the “Over The Hill Gang” Bill Malinchak. Bill was listed as a WR but his speciality was blocking punts. During Dallas week years ago Bill had been released at the beginning of the year and was at home. George Allen called him, brought him back and he blocked a punt against Dallas that led to a 3-0 Redskins lead that they never gave up. Bill signed my card in 23 days and sent a nice note. That’s all for now, GOD BLESS!!!

11/17/22- One in from the world of Wrestling. Eric Bischoff, who spent time in the AWA, WCW, WWE and TNA signed 1 card in 16 days. That’s all for now, GOD BLESS!!!

11/10/22- one in today, one of the first soccer style kickers in the NFL and the first for the Redskins. Charlie Gogolak signed in 9 days. I included $20. That’s all for now, GOD BLESS!!!

11/08/22- After almost a month I finally have some autographs to talk about. Two TTM’s, a purchase and my end of a shuffle trade. First, Kris Bryant in 55 days c/o Rockies Autograph Foundation. Next, HOF wrestler, Larry Zbyszko signed in 26 days from his home in Florida. Steve Carlton was an eBay purchase and lastly the Henry Rodriguez was my part of a shuffle trade. That’s all for now. GOD BLESS!!!

10/14/22- I have a a couple pack pulls and a TTM. The TTM was ex-Irish QB Rick Mirer, he signed in 10 days. He didn’t answer 3 questions. Next, I bought two boxes of Pro Set Draft Football and pulled three autographs and a redemption card. The autographs were Chris Tyree, Brad Hawkins and Erik Ezukanma. I will let you know when the redemption autograph comes in. Hopefully it doesn’t take as long as Panini(a little over a year). That’s all for now. God Bless!!!

10/12/22- First, my TTM. Ex-C Jonathan Lucroy signed my card in 224 days. He also included two other signed cards. Next, some cool Nats stuff. First, a game used Lane Thomas bat. It shows great game use. My buddy was at a game a week before the season ended and they had some signed game used items. He sent me a few text and I went with the bat. I also got a Josh Bell signed bobble head. Thanks Matt!!! That’s all for now, GOD BLESS!!!

10/11/22- Two from the gridiron today. Ex-Packers legend John Brockington signed my card in 7 days with a $10 donation and answered my questions. Next ex-NFL DT and Irish standout Mike Golic signed in 13 days. That’s all for now, GOD BLESS!!!

09/28/22- Two in today. Ex-Redskins Two-Time SuperBowl winning safety. Clarence Vaughn signed in 674 days. Clarence kept my card and signed the back of my index questionnaire card. Next, from Hollywood, actor Craig T.Nelson signed in 3 months. Craig signed the back of my custom card. That’s all for now, GOD BLESS!!!

09/24/22- Ex-Rams qb and USC standout Pat Haden signed my card and added Go Irish! I had mentioned in my letter about him and USC breaking a little kids heart years ago. Irish led 24-0 left in the second qtr. USC came back and won 55-24 😢. He did color commentary for the Irish after he retired. He didn’t answer my questions but did draw his favorite play on the back of my questionnaire. That’s all for now, GOD BLESS!!!

09/16/22- Ex-Redskins S/KR/PR Eddie Brown signed my custom Redskins card and answered my questions. As a little kid my Mom and Dad took me to this game. We almost didn’t go because of the rain. We were sitting at the end zone Eddie Brown ran to. One of my favorite Redskins memories. That’s all for now, GOD BLESS!!!

09/06/22- It is a Redskins type of day. First, should be Hall Of Famer and 3-time SuperBowl Champ Joe Jacoby signed my card in 26 days and answered my questions. Next, the guy affectionately known as “Stink” also a 3-time SuperBowl Champ Mark Schlereth signed my card in 15 days. That’s all for now, GOD BLESS!!!

08/29/22- Ex-USFL/NFL RB Gary Anderson signed my card in just over two months. That’s all for now, God Bless!!!

08/27/22- Ex-NFL CB and current Executive Vice President of Football Operations for the NFL, Troy Vincent signed in 8 c/o NFL Offices in NY. That’s all for now, GOD Bless!!!

08/20/22- Super Bowl winning qb Brad Johnson signed my cards in 37 days.Brad played with several teams durning his career. That’s all for now, GOD BLESS!!!

08/19/22- Ex-Tigers OF Bobby Higginson signed my card in 9 days and returned my $20. I have tried Bobby since his playing days without success. This time I put $20 cash in the envelope. He signed and returned my cash! Always nice to cross off one of your white whales. That’s all for now, GOD BLESS!!!

08/10/22- Ex-Bears and Saints RB Brad Muster signed my cards in 176 days. He didn’t answer my questions. That’s all for now, GOD BLESS!!!

08/01/22- Ex-Bucs and Steelers WR Courtney Hawkins signed my card in 49 days. That’s all for now, GOD BLESS!!!

07/28/22- Ex-Browns, Cowboys, Chiefs and Falcons WR J.J. Birden signed my cards and answered my questions. JJ signed in 22 days.

07/05/22- He has had over 90 film credits and 54 TV credits. Jon Gries, also appeared in a couple of music videos and directed 5 music videos. Most of you probably know him as Uncle Rico from Napoleon Dynamite! His first film role came in 1968, he played the Boy Horace in Will Penny in this CharltonHeston movie. The movie was written and directed by Jon’s Dad Thomas Stephen Gries. That’s all for now, GOD BLESS!!!

07/04/22- The ultra, ultra rare 4th of July delivery. HOF closer, Goose Gossage signed my OMLB and included his HOF year inscription. I sent the blue ball point pen and $30. Goose answered my questions and returned the pen!. That’s all for now, GOD BLESS!!!

07/03/22- The ultra rare Sunday mail delivery!!! Hall of Famer Andre Dawson signed my omlb and included the HOF inscription in 9 days. He also answered my questions.I paid his $60 fee. That’s all for now, GOD BLESS!!!

06/27/22- Famous for his roles in Officer and a Gentleman and Major League, actor David Keith signed in three weeks from home. That’s all for now, GOD BLESS!!!

06/26/22- Day two of the CSA Autograph Show. 2018 HOFer Alan Trammell signed a OMLB for me. Talking with him he said Nolan Ryan was the toughest pitcher he faced. He said Goose Gossage was tough but Ryan was the best. Next 1999 HOFer Robin Yount signed a 8x10 for me. I asked him which position was the most difficult for him, SS or CF. He said no question CF, he said he never felt comfortable in the outfield. He said the toughest pitcher he faced was Goose. He said the closers in his day had the best stuff. That’s all for now, GOD BLESS!!!

06/25/22- No TTM successes today but I did go to the CSA Autograph Show with buddy Matt. We go back tomorrow for the final day of the show. Today I got Tim Tebow, Richard Seymour and Donnie Shell.. Tebow and Seymour were on 8x10’s and Shell was on a Panini HOF card. The stories are true, Tim Tebow is the nicest guy. Asked where I would like it signed and help deciding which color would look best. He ended with I wish you many blessings Thanks for coming out to see me! That’s all for now, GOD BLESS!!!

06/23/22- Yankees Radio broadcaster John Sterling signed my custom card in 17 days. That’s all for now, GOD BLESS!!!

06/21/22- The NBA’s All-Time Winningest Coach, Gregg Popovich signed my card in 74 days c/o Spurs. That’s all for now, GOD BLESS!!!.

06/18/22- Ex-Rangers enforcer, Nick Fotiu signed my card in in a little over 6 months. That’s all for now, GOD BLESS!!!

06/14/22- BIG CITY!!! Todays mail brought ex-Nationals World Series winning 1b Matt “Big City” Adams. He signed my card and answered all three questions. That’s all for now, GOD BLESS!!!

06/09/22- Ex-Redskins SuperBowl winning DT/DE Jason Buck signed my card in just under a month. That’s all for now, GOD BLESS!!!

05/31/22- Ex-MLB OF Richard Hidalgo signed twice for me! The top two cards were sent in 2016 and the bottom two were sent April of 2021. Richard signed all four cards and returned my check. That’s all for now, GOD BLESS!!!

05/23/22-Ex-Redskins KR/RB Tony Green signed in 19 days from home. He also included a career stat card and wrote a very nice full page note. That’s all for now, GOD BLESS!!!

05/21/22- The “Albino Rhino”, Karl Mecklenburg signed 3 cards in 129 days. Karl also answered my questions. I included $10. That’s all for now, GOD BLESS!!!

05/09/22- Ex-Redskins TE Jimmie Johnson signed in 32 days from home. That’s all for now, GOD BLESS!!!

04/29/22- Another ex-Redskins Super Bowl winner. Alvin Garrett. He signed the card I made in 11 days. That’s all for now, GOD BLESS!!!

04/25/22- Two back today. The Team980 afternoon sports talk team was kind enough to sign my card. Great show and they are extremely fan friendly. Next, 2-Time SuperBowl Champ Neal Olkewicz signed in 7 days from home. That’s all for now, GOD BLESS!!!

04/21/22- One of the custom cards I made through the Rookies app. Ex-Redskins Nick Giaquinto Super Bowl Champ and the first ever H-Back in NFL history signed in 10 days. He answered my questions and signed the back of my card and wrote a really nice note about Dan Henning who I referenced in my letter. That’s all for now, GOD BLESS!!!

04/18/22- After a mere 5,473 days Ron Jaworski signed my card. Three days short of 15 years! Have to look, this may be my longest wait. That’s all for now, GOD BLESS!!!

04/02-03/22- I attended the CSA autograph show in Chantilly this weekend with my buddy Matt. The show was disorganized and not a great experience but always have a great time hanging with Matt. I only got three players this time. First, Commanders qb Taylor Heinicke signed my 8x10. Good guy, took a picture with him. Next, my favorite current player Terry McClaurin signed my 8x10. Terry is the best person. I got to talk to him for a minute. I told him how I appreciated the type of person he was. He said, “Wow, thank you so much. Thank means so much to me”. I told him I hope the Commanders sign him, he responded with:” I really hope they can too”. I told him that no matter what happens he will always have me as a fan. He stood up shook my hand and said Thank You so much. Thank You for coming out. Probably my best experience with an athlete ever. Finally, I got NBA HOFer Dikembe Mutumbo to sign my 8x10. That’s all for now, GOD BLESS!!!

03/26/22- Former MLB pitcher Pete Schourek signed in 659 days. He didn’t answer my questions. I can’t remember if I sent a fee or not. I didn’t mark it in my book. That’s all for now, GOD BLESS!!!

03/21/22- Former Padres Cy-Young winner Randy Jones signed in a little over 2 months from home. I included $5. That’s all for now, GOD BLESS!!!

03/18/22- Ex-Terps QB Mark Manges signed in 6 months from home. He answered all 3 of my questions. That’s all for now, GOD BLESS!!!

03/12/22- Ex-NHL RW Yan Kaminsky signed my card and answered my questions in 9 days from home. That’s all for now, GOD BLESS!!!

03/07/22- Actress Neve Campbell back from a private signing. That’s all for now, GOD BLESS!!!

02/28/22- One in today, ex-Bengals and Redskins CB Lemar Parrish signed my card and answered all three questions. I included $10. That’s all for now, GOD BLESS!!!

02/26/22- Today’s success is from the way way back. Willie Montanez signed in 4,994 days(over 13 and a half years!) He signed both cards. I had sent to San Juan PR. That’s all for now, GOD BLESS!!!

02/25/22- Not a TTM success. I got Spree and LJ from a Private Signing on SCN. That’s all for now. GOD BLESS!!!

02/19/22- One back today. Redskins HOF safety Kenny Houston in 12 days from home. That’s all for now, GOD BLESS!!!

02/11/22- Ex-Bucks G-F Junior Bridgeman signed in 26 days. That’s all for now, GOD BLESS!!!

02/02/22- One in today. Arena Football HOFer Jay Gruden signed my card, answered my question and was kind enough to diagram his favorite play for me. That’s all for now, GOD BLESS!!!

01/20/22- Good haul today. Ex-Panthers RB Brad Hoover signed in 13 days from home. Next, back from a private signing with local company AAG J.D. McKissic signed this 8x10. I really hope JD resigns. Finally, I received two great gifts. My buddy Stu sent me the Jerrod Mustaf card along with Jerrod’s business card. My brother from another mother Mark sent me the Amon-Ra St.Brown. Thank you both so much. That’s all for now, GOD BLESS!!!

01/05/22-Should be HOFer Brian Mitchell signed my 3 cards and was kind enough to answer my questions. He signed in 13 days. That’s all for now, GOD BLESS!!!

12/30/21- Ex-NFL CB Dewayne Washington signed my card in 35 days. Dewayne spent 12yrs in the NFL mostly with the Vikings and the Steelers. That’s all for now, GOD BLESS!!!

12/20/21- Ex-Irish WR Derrick Mayes signed my card in 129 days. Derrick held the Irish school record for career touchdown receptions. That’s all for now, GOD BLESS!!!

12/14/21- This is one of my favorite successes ever. Ex-Maryland Terps great RB Charlie Wysocki signed my card and answered my questions in 18 days. Watched Charlie play as a kid, he was one of the best in my opinion. He has come back from mental illness, drug use. Charlie is an amazing man. He wrote a book called, Saddle Up, Charlie. I definitely recommend it. That’s all for now, GOD BLESS!!!

12/11/21- Ex-Chiefs rb Kolby Smith signed in 75 days c/o Dolphins where he is the Offensive quality control coach. That’s all for now, GOD BLESS!!!

12/10/21- One in from the gridiron today. Ex-Maryland Terps qb Stan Gelbaugh signed my card in 8 days from. He also answered my questions and drew a play for me on the back of the index card. That’s all for now, GOD BLESS!!!

12/08/21- After a lengthy dry spell, I’m back!!! Two-time Pro Bowl RB Michael”Burner”Turner signed one card in 70 days. I included $10. That’s all for now, GOD BLESS!!!

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