View Full Version : I've gotten some good ones back lately


203gunner
12-03-2007, 05:55 PM
I've gotten some good ones back lately:
Brandon Stokely, Sparky Anderson, Ray Sheppard, Gordie Howe, Bill Swift, Lee Guetterman x3, Doug Drabek x2, Steve Balboni, Rick Cerone, Bill Hunter (I sent him an interview as well which he filled out), Gil McDougald (sent an interview and card...signed card and filled out interview), Randy Velarde, Frank Tanana x 3, Irv Noren (sent interview and card and he filled out interview and signed card), Zane Smith x2, Rick Fox x2, and Jason Giambi x2.

Got Giambi back today after sending to him c/o Yankees on 25 August.

indyreds
12-03-2007, 10:31 PM
Awseome returns. What were the questions and answers on your interviews? I love sending a question on an index card. Some of the answers are truely awesome! Would you share yours with us?

203gunner
12-04-2007, 09:49 AM
Some examples....

To Gil McDougald,
Who was the toughest pitcher you faced? Bob Lemon
Favorite World Series Moment? The Grand Slam
Favorite pitcher to hit against? Mike Garcia

Irv Noren:
Greatest player you played with? Mantle
Toughest pitcher faced? All of them

Bill Hunter:
Favorite moment in baseball? 1. Larsen's perfect game 2. Orioles 4-0 win in '65 W.S.
Toughest pitcher you faced? Frank (hard to make out last name) Lancy

Best player you played alongside? Mantle

I was amazed to see they answered the questions as well as signed the card I enclosed. It was a thrill, even if they were just basic questions. Bill Hunter even signed the interview paper with a Happy Thanksgiving note on it. These guys all impressed me by their willingness to answer questions. It is sad to think these guys are disappearing everyday. I am definately going to take advantage of the time and get out more interviews.

typenn42
01-21-2008, 01:26 PM
I was wondering what address you used for Rick Fox. I have sent to him in the past with no luck. Thanks

203gunner
01-21-2008, 04:29 PM
For Rick Fox try this address:

Rick Fox
10727 Wilshire Blvd. Apt 302
Los Angeles, CA 90024

203gunner
01-21-2008, 04:30 PM
or this one
Rick Fox
17530 Ventura Beach
Ste 201
Encino Ca
Usa 91216-3889

indyreds
01-22-2008, 10:25 PM
203gunner, I did the same last year. Sending to these older guys is fun. I had a bunch of the Topps reprints from a lot that I sent out and was able to get Browns, Senators, Phil A's, Brooklyn Dodgers and the NY Giants! What a great way to learn about the past of baseball and most of the guys returned the mail really quickly! Don't miss guys like Ned Garver, Bobby Thompson and Bobby Richardson! They are all awesome!

puffster31
01-23-2008, 08:22 AM
Congrats on the autos. What address did you use for Gordie Howe? Was there a fee involved?

203gunner
03-07-2008, 04:22 PM
I used the address that was posted by Maple19 in the hockey section. There was no fee. He sent a 5x7 picture and did not sign my card. Still, it is Gordie Howe.

Pedroia15theMAN
05-11-2008, 01:01 PM
where did u send stokley

acenomics
05-11-2008, 02:09 PM
very nice successes!

nightofthelivingc
05-11-2008, 07:04 PM
excellent! how long did sheppard take? i just sent out to him about 1 week ago.

203gunner
05-12-2008, 06:20 PM
Sheppard took 11 days. I sent to him back in November. Good luck.