February Pickups

[tazdmb]

#251-Sam Thompson postcard to his niece-acquired from a fellow board member. I was going to pass on it since it was his first name only, but Jim S. knocked some sense into me (If you still read these boards-Thanks Jim!)

[gashouse34]

Originally Posted by tazdmb

#251-Sam Thompson postcard to his niece-acquired from a fellow board member. I was going to pass on it since it was his first name only, but Jim S. knocked some sense into me (If you still read these boards-Thanks Jim!)

Fantastic pickup man congrats

[prewarsports]

Originally Posted by tazdmb

#251-Sam Thompson postcard to his niece-acquired from a fellow board member. I was going to pass on it since it was his first name only, but Jim S. knocked some sense into me (If you still read these boards-Thanks Jim!)

That is one of the cooler pick-ups I have seen in a while. I have some photo-copies from maybe 10 years ago from Thompson's family that are the closest thing I have ever seen to an autograph. I dont think you will ever regret buying that piece! Congratulations, it is really rare in ANY form!

[jgmp123]

Originally Posted by tazdmb

#251-Sam Thompson postcard to his niece-acquired from a fellow board member. I was going to pass on it since it was his first name only, but Jim S. knocked some sense into me (If you still read these boards-Thanks Jim!)

Complete agreement with everyone here. Absolutely beautiful! Congrats on a great find Frank!

[tazdmb]

Thanks for the complements. I remember there was a "dream autograph" thread, and I posted Sam Thompson (the rarest HOFer of all Detroit Tigers). Never thought I would own one. I have said it before, but this is why these boards are the best. I was offered this privately after seeing someone else post it. Really need to thank the board member for offering it to me for my collection. My understanding is there are 3 total original postcards like this, including this one, all from Sam's great niece.

[GrayGhost]

Not my usual cup of tea, and will prob sell soon, but Topps and a really good pitcher. Nice combo

[WillowGrove]

Originally Posted by tazdmb

#251-Sam Thompson postcard to his niece-acquired from a fellow board member. I was going to pass on it since it was his first name only, but Jim S. knocked some sense into me (If you still read these boards-Thanks Jim!)

Really cool pick up there! Congrats.

[packs]

What a day! Snagged Harper at Nationals camp

[theshleps]

What a change in his signature since he was at fall league

[packs]

As you can imagine it was a crush. Pretty rushed signature but as authentic as it gets.

[packs]

Here's my Mattingly rookie from Marlins camp. He's still the nicest guy around

[chaddurbin]

good get on the harper, i didn't know he signs so tiny now.