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Spring Training

Hi all,

For the past few years, I've been going to Florida each February for spring training. I've obtained autographs from such stars as Jason Giambi, Tommy Lasorda, and Randy Johnson this way. This year, however, practices started a bit late-and therfore I was only able to go to two camps. The Phillies camp in Clearwater was very spread out-meaning little to no opportunity for autographs. I didn't see a single player sign at all. At the Tigers camp in Lakeland, however, there was a…

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Added by David Stone on February 19, 2010 at 7:31pm — No Comments

Tiger Woods Written Apology Speech

Today February 19, 2010, Tiger Woods came out of his almost "Yeti-ish" self imposed allusive 3 month hibernation, and read what looked like a 4 page apology letter to the cameras, the media, and fans (and sponsors) everywhere. In a world of very few handwritten lyrics, personal and political historical documents, various original contracts, celebrity divorce decrees, and other very significant and most unique one of a kind documentation, today's actual witten speech seemingly would already have… Continue

Added by Stephen Duncan on February 19, 2010 at 1:00pm — 1 Comment

Art Work of those are in for Life ! Prison Art Work !

I have a friend that has a friend that loves to Collect Art Work of those that are on death row or Top Killers or i guess insane people. The Jeffery D type or Charlie Manson kind of people. This lady love Art Work and autographs of these types. Everyone has a Hobby and Collection... If you know of someone or you your self have somthing like this please write to me at. mustdj@yahoo.com And let me hear what you have for SALE ! They know this will be Very… Continue

Added by steven foster mills on February 17, 2010 at 12:33pm — No Comments

Self-Serving Antipathetic Steve Koschal

by Herman Darvick…

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Added by Herman Darvick on February 16, 2010 at 7:30pm — 2 Comments

How one autograph changed my life for the better.

On October 25, 1989, at the inaugual Transamerica Senior Championship, golf legend Arnold Palmer signed a golf ball for me. Arnie's autograph launched my collection of not only signed golf balls, but many other golf memorabilia items displayed in my golf room at home. My golf balls collection count is over 240 and growing practically by the week. Arnie's autograph golf ball begat my collection that begat my recently published book, Hooked on Autographs. I am receiving e-mail from all over the… Continue

Added by Joseph F. Galiardi on February 13, 2010 at 9:40pm — No Comments

Trading Memorabilia for a House

About 30 miles north of San Diego, a woman was making national news for placing an ad for a husband. She was in her late 40s and losing her health insurance. A medical condition meant $3,000 in pills each month.

Don't feel too bad for her. She had thousands of proposals and will probably work this all out just fine.

Now comes a guy in San Diego that wants to exchange his baseball cards and other sports memorabilia, for a house. He put on ad on Craigslist, and…

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Added by Josh Board on February 11, 2010 at 5:00pm — 3 Comments

PGA Tour Golfer Contracts Regarding Signing Golf Balls

Today I attended a practice round at the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am. As a collector of autographed golf balls for the past twenty years, I stood outside the fence at Pebble's driving range waiting to pick out my targets. Standing next to me was a lady with her 5-year-old son who was there for the same purpose -- to obtain autographs on golf balls. When I got there, the little boy had two signed balls. One from actor John O'Hurley and the other from another actor, Don Cheadle. I saw… Continue

Added by Joseph F. Galiardi on February 10, 2010 at 10:30pm — 2 Comments

This Song's For You (from Jason Mraz)

One of the most underrated songwriters ever, is named Stew. He used to be in this little indie band out of L.A. called The Negro Problem. The band sounded a little to pyschedlic sometimes, but on his solo records, Stew wrote some of the best songs in music history.

He's living in Berlin now, after the success of his Broadway play Passing Strange (which was filmed by Spike Lee).

Anyway, he used to do something on his website where you could hire him to write and…

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Added by Josh Board on February 10, 2010 at 4:00pm — No Comments

Successes cont'd

Suns game- Jason Richardson- mini-basketball

Hornets game- David West- mini-basketball, Darius Songaila and Bobby Brown- ticket, Morris Peterson- a couple cards of him, Peja Stojakovic- card of him

76ers game- Louis Williams and Thaddeus Young- 76ers team card, Primoz Brezec- notecard

Pistons game- Richard Hamilton- a couple cards of him, Ben Gordon- mini-basketball, Austin Daye- ticket, Charlie Villanueva- pistons team card

Spurs game- Keith Bogans- card,… Continue

Added by Kyle L. on February 6, 2010 at 12:30pm — 1 Comment

Wrestler John Cena, Dolly Parton

Anyone know how to get John and Dolly's autograph? I've met them both, had my picture taken with them and now would like to get the pictures signed. Thanks.

Added by Don Peabody on February 5, 2010 at 5:30pm — 2 Comments

Anyone attending PaleyFest2010 ??????????

I was wondering If anyone In the Beverly Hills area was planning on attending???? I'd love to arrange a deal for a few autographs http://www.paleycenter.org/paleyfest2010/

Added by Adam Richard Utz on February 5, 2010 at 1:47pm — No Comments

Troy Aikman DOES NOT sign footballs

So, my girlfriend was in a store getting a new cell phone. I'm not even sure I should call it a cell phone. It's an "i" something or other. It's basically a computer, camera, and about 20 other things all of which are attached to the cell phone.

Anyone else remember when phones were stuck on a wall at the house, and you had to dial phone numbers and wait for the round thing to come all the way around before dialing the next number? It made you hate phone numbers with 8 and 9 in them.… Continue

Added by Josh Board on January 31, 2010 at 10:00am — 5 Comments

Tiger Woods Autographed Jacket

So, in Torrey Pines here in San Diego, the big golf tournament is attracting lots of attention. Mostly because, it's the first time Tiger Woods hasn't played in it. And also, Phil Mickelson, considered the best golfer behind Tiger, is a local San Diego boy.

There have been pictures of him signing hats, shirts, photos, and golf balls.

But this story caught my eye.

They were going to auction off a windbreaker autographed by Tiger Woods. The starting bid was… Continue

Added by Josh Board on January 30, 2010 at 11:07pm — 2 Comments

Steven Tyler in Home Depot !!!

The few autograph things of the day I found interesting.

The Lakers were visiting President Obama in the White House. This is one of the perks you get for winning a sports championship.

The craziest photo was seeing one of the dopey Kardashian girls getting to shake hands with the Prez. Oh, the perks of being a reality show idiot, but marrying a Laker (poor Lamar Odom).

One of the usual photos had the President holding a Lakers jersey with his name on the back.… Continue

Added by Josh Board on January 27, 2010 at 1:12am — No Comments

Hooked on Autographs

Enthused as a young child collecting comic books and signed baseball cards, I have spent the last twenty years collecting autographed golf balls. I claim to have one of the largest private collections of signed balls in the U.S. I have written a book that offers a firsthand account of my passion for seeking signatures on more than 230 golf balls. The title of my book is Hooked on Autographs. In my hobby memoir, I introduce readers to the behind-the-scenes excitement of tracking down celebrities… Continue

Added by Joseph F. Galiardi on January 26, 2010 at 8:34pm — 2 Comments

Jimmy Fallon tells an AUTOGRAPH joke

I'm not a big fan of Fallon, but he has a few things that work. One of his bits is when a joke bombs (was anyone better than Carson? he'd hit the microphone to make sure it was on, or he'd look to the side with that weird facial expression...)

Well, Fallon takes the cue card with the joke on it, and gives it to an audience member. I have to assume that some of the audience members that have received these, get them autographed later. I know I'd try to do that.

Anyway, his joke… Continue

Added by Josh Board on January 26, 2010 at 12:47am — No Comments

Hello fellow collectors!

Hi everyone,

David Stone here, writing to you from the great city of New York! Living here, there are so many opportunities to collect in person. Therfore, I take great advantage of autograph conventions, Broadway stage doors, TV shows, and more! Autograph recently hired me to write articles for them about these experiences and more-look for my first piece in March! I am also hoping to become a dealer myself, and I will be starting to conduct mail-in signings soon. Who are YOU all… Continue

Added by David Stone on January 22, 2010 at 7:45pm — 3 Comments

Harrison Ford talks AUTOGRAPHS with David Letterman

All the late night fighting has really gotten interesting. Although, I find I'm watching Conan and missing some of Letterman because of it (after all, Conan only has another show to go before it's all over).

Well, I tuned in to Letterman during a commercial on The Tonight Show, and Dave was telling Harrison Ford how nice it was to sign autographs for the fans waiting to get into the show. Ford had an uncomfortable look on his face (but really, when doesn't he?) He then said, after a… Continue

Added by Josh Board on January 22, 2010 at 1:15am — 13 Comments

Mark Martin autograph variations....

The following images show many of Mark's current signature variations. These items were signed for me in-person during the 2009 season and 2010 Pre-season. Use this guide to help you determine authenticity of items you are considering to purchase.…

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Added by Brandon Mysinger on January 21, 2010 at 8:56am — 3 Comments

Crazy Heart and Jay Leno AUTOGRAPH stuff

Jeff Bridges will definitely get the Oscar nomination for playing the drunken country singer Bad Blake in Crazy Heart. He's flat out amazing. It'll be his 5th nomination, and I'm hoping he wins for this.

Anyway, his character is relegated to playing dive bars and bowling alleys, while his young protege (played by Colin Farell, who my girlfriend thought looked like a country version of George Michaels), is playing the huge stadiums.

When they meet up for the first time in a… Continue

Added by Josh Board on January 20, 2010 at 10:44pm — 1 Comment