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Joe Galiardi
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  • Cupertino, CA
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What kind of member are you? (Check as many as apply.)
Collector
What would you like to tell us about yourself, your collecting, or business.
I collect autographs on golf balls. I have over 375 signed balls in my bag from celebrities from all walks of life, including seven signed balls by U.S. presidents starting with Richard Nixon. Currently, my collection is being considered by the Guinness World Records as b eing the largest in the world.
What is your level of expertise?
Advanced Collector
Why do you want to join Autograph Live?
To share my unforgettable collection of anecdotes and yarns described in my original and unusual hobby memoir titled, Hooked on Autographs. Beginning with how I became an autograph seeker, in sixteen spirited chapters, I describe many of my favorite tales in garnering and gathering autographed golf balls from best-loved golfers, famous entertainers, notable sports figures, and U.S Presidents. Golf lovers will revel and non-golfers will delight in reading how I was able to obtain my impressive stockpile (over 375 signed balls) of celebrity autographs. My roster of celeb autographs reads like a Who's Who in the hallowed halls of legends from all walks of life.
Who can we thank for telling you about us?
No one referred me to Autograph Magazine.
What are your areas of interest?
Sports, Books/Literature
Why do you collect?
For the thrill of the hunt and challenging pursuit to obtain sought-after celeb autographs on golf balls.
What is your favorite autograph in your collection?
Golf legend, Arnold Palmer. I acquired his signature on a golf ball on October 25, 1989, at the Transamerica Senior Championship at Silverado Country Club, Napa, CA. Arnold's autographed ball launched my fascinating new hobby that has changed my life for the better.
You can ask anyone living or dead for their autograph. Who would it be?
First president of the United States, George Washington

Joe Galiardi's Blog

Tricks of the Trade

Posted on February 19, 2012 at 8:00pm 2 Comments

Chapter 14 in my book titled Hooked on Autographs, I cite some of the "tricks of the trade" in collecting famous signatures on golf balls.  As a salesman at one time in my business career, I learned how to handle rejections. I was taught how to convert rejections into sales. Here's a good example of a triumph that could have gone awry.

Harding Park Golf Course in San Francisco, named after the twenty-ninth president of the United States, hosted the American Express World Golf…

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2012 U.S. Figure Skating Championships

Posted on January 30, 2012 at 3:06pm 0 Comments

I landed a quadruple at the 2012 U.S. Figure Skating Championships held last week in San Jose, California. Not literally, but I did score well by bringing home four autographed golf balls from some of the great legends of the sport -- Scott Hamilton, Kristi Yamaguchi, Michelle Kwan, and Charlie Tickner.

Scott Hamilton won four consecutive U.S. figure skating championships, four consecutive World Championships, and a gold medal in the 1984 Olympics. He was inducted into the U.S. Figure…

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My Collection of Autographed Golf Balls Continues to Grow

Posted on November 12, 2011 at 2:59pm 0 Comments

The older I become, the better I get to acquiring signed golf balls for my unique collection. I had a field day getting PGA Champions Tour players to sign golf balls for me at the recent year-ending Charles Schwab Cup Championship held at the TPC Harding Park Golf Club in San Francisco. Tom Lehman held on to win the cup and the $1 million annuity. Tom signed a ball for me at the 1998 AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am.  I was surprised to bump into golf instructor Hank Haney at the event.…

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At 11:02pm on January 30, 2012, Steve Cyrkin, Admin said…

Hey Joe,

You wrote to thank me about your blog but I can't remember what we talked about! Either you wrote me a long time ago or I'm getting senile...either one is possible. ;)

Please fill me in. If I'm losing my memory, be gentile. ;)

At 1:03pm on November 12, 2011, Steve Cyrkin, Admin said…

Joe, to edit a saved blog draft, go to "Blogs" on the Navbar and once you get to the blog page, right under the Navbar will be "Edit Blog Posts" and select your blog to edit.

Or go directly there this way: http://live.autographmagazine.com/profiles/blog/managePosts

Let me know if that doesn't work for you please.

At 10:59am on November 12, 2011, Steve Cyrkin, Admin said…
I'll help you when I'm back home shortly.
At 3:11pm on November 11, 2011, Steve Cyrkin, Admin said…
Welcome, Joe. I've heard about your book and collection. It's great to have you onboard.
 
 
 

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