12/15/2009

Hey everyone,

Just wanted to post a quick one this morning. I have been a bit under the weather as of late, plus the lack of anything in the mail has kept me from posting. I'm hoping to get something, anything this week so I have something to post. Would also love for this cough to take a hike as well. I usully dont get a cough, but when I do, it likes to unpack a lunch and stay awhile.

Hope everyone is getting all their xmas shopping done. I still have a few things to take care of, but it should be done this week.

Talk to you all soon.

12/2/2009

Hey everyone,

Sorry I have been off a bit. I haven't actually gotten anything recently, plus I have been a bit sick this week. Just wanted to show off some recent gets:

Former Flyers Great Bobby Clarke signed 2 custom index cards and a Puck for me. The cool thing was Clarke actually took the time to seperate my items in diffrent envelopes instead of just shoving everything into one envelope. The "Bob" part on the puck got a little smudged, but the effort was much appreciated. I wish alot of athletes were this thoughtful

NBA Hall of Famer Lenny Wilkens signed 4 custom Knicks index cards for the Knicks PC. Wilkens is the only HOF'er in as both a player and coach. Great TTM'er.

I managed to snag a autographed card from of former Knicks coach Red Holzman off ebay for a pretty good price. I do hope it's a legit auto. For what I paid, if it turns out it's a fake, it won't be too big a deal.

I also added two new Marty Brodeur cards to the PC. Was able to make a deal with a SPAWN forum boardmember from Canada for two of the 2009-10 McDonalds cards.

Also managed to snag a Roberto Luango signed 8x10 from a group break of UD Portraits. I had the Devils and Canucks as my teams and will frame this bad boy and hang it up.

Last note, was saddened to hear of the passing of former Yankee great Tommy Henrich. From what I was told, he was to the Yankees of the 30's and 40's what Paul O'Neill was to the Yankees of the 90's. The man came through in big situations for the Yankees. He batted a career .282, , was a 5 time all star, 5 time world champion with the Yankees. In game 4 of the 41 series against the Dodgers. He swing and missed a full count breaking pitch, but Dodgers catcher Mickey Owens missed the ball, allowing Henrich to reach first and keep the inning going. Dimaggio singled, Keller doubled and Gordon doubled in 2 more runs and the Yankees had a 7-4 victory and a 3-1 series lead, which they would win.

He was 96 when he passed. God Rest his soul.

11/19/2009

Hey everyone,

Sorry I haven't posted in a bit. Work has kept me busy and tired. I did get a few things in the mail from TTM, Box Breaks and Ebay. I'll get them posted over the weekend.

I decided to start an ambitous project. I want to get the 2009 Yankees World Series Team on 2009 World Series baseballs. I know this will take me a long while and plus, I know it will be very expensive, but I am willing to try. Players like Jeter, Arod, Rivera and Matsui are some of the few players I may have to pay Steiner Prices for, but I'll do it, hence the length of time it will take me to complete this project. Plus, the players aren't readily avalable to the public like the Philies were last year as I have been following a few blogs and seen a few 2008 Phillies WS auto ball collections. I'll of course leave posts and pics of what I get.

I'll talk to guys later. I'm hoping the rumors I hear about AI coming to the Knicks aren't true. Please no.

11/12/2009

Hey everyone,

Sorry I haven't posted a blog recently. Been a bit busy with work and plus, I haven't had any returns TTM-wise. I did get a Broduer dual jersey card off ebay that arrived recently, so I will get a pic of it up tonight.

Just a quick request, if anyone reads my blogs, please post a quick comment so I know someone is reading these, lol. Other than posting pics of my wins or sucesses, my main goal here is making new friends.

Let's Go Knicks/Devils!

11/8/2009

Been a quiet weekend so far. Watched the Knicks lose and Devils win today. I get the feeling I'll be typing his same sentence for much of the winter.

Wasn't able to attend the Yankees parade Friday as I wasn't able to get the day off from work.I did get to see some of it on TV and it looked like a mad house on the streets, so I guess I'm kinda glad I didn't go. Not much a fan of crowds.

Did get 2 TTM's Friday. Two more former Knicks:

Harry Gallatin

Richie Guerin

11/5/2009-On Top Of The World Ma!!!

I am sooooo loking forward to the parade tomorrow. I have never been to a Yankees championship parade and I have been a die hard fan since 1976. Just not a fan of crowds so I stay away. I think I'm going to this one however. If I do, I will post pics here tomorrow night.

Haven't been to the post office yet, so I have nothing to report TTM or ebay-wise. If I get anything, I'll come back and post.

Congrats to the New York Yankees!!!

Recent adds

Well, here I am as I promised earlier. Got the game on, Yankees up 2-0 on a Matsui bomb in the 2nd. We are here at the top of the third and Ruiz just tripled off Pettitte. Hopefully, he can get out of it.

Ok, here are my recent adds. First the McGuire auto from earlier todayMy apologies, I don't have a scanner and use a digital camera.

Next, recent adds from ebay, from my Team Collectors group or group breaks

First Knicks Autos

09-10 Upper Deck Eddy Curry

08-09 Chronology Dick Barnett. I just need a Bradley and DeBusshere and I'll have autos from the starting 5 of the 68-69 World Championship team.

Next a Dustin Keller GU

Next, Some Devils SP Authentic Patrick Elias Dual GU

SP Authentic Brian Gionta auto

Now some Yankees PC

Topps Gallery Alphonso Soriano GU Bat

Leaf Certified Hideki Matsui GU Jersey card. Btw, he has driven in 4 runs tonight.

This is unique. A Topps Gallery Alfonso Soriano Dominican Coin Card. It's a diffrent addition to the Yankees collection, but I like it.2009 Topps Chrome Mark Melancon auto

2009 Topps Chrome Ramiero Pena auto

2008 Bowman's Best Melky Cabrera auto

Priemer Roger Clemens auto

Some PC Adds

David Lee

Bowman 48 auto

09-10 Upper Deck auto

09-10 Topps Game Used Jersey

Mark Teixeira

2005 Donruss GU Bat

I also added a bunch of base and inserts of Teixeira and Martin Brodeur. If I added pics of those, I wouldn't be able to watch the rest of the game, lol. Top 5, Yankees up 4-1. I am always looking to trade, but I only trade if your on tradingcardcentral.com or sportscardforum.com and if you have good feedback. Been burned twice and I am not looking to get burned a third time.

Anyway, thanks for checking out the adds and Lets Go Yankees!