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Showing that Cal Ripken was never afraid of physical contact during that consecutive game streak, here is an original signed photograph from the Chicago Tribune (1992) showing Cal colliding with Pale Hose catcher Matt Merullo..
Ironically, 20 plus years later, Merullo would manage a team owmed by Cal (Aberdeen Ironbirds):
Thanks. It's been hit or miss. I've gotten him on days when there were only about 5-6 people outside. I haven't seen him sign inside yet, though I was told he did during the last series here. I'll try again next month when Detroit comes back.
I just got this earlier today at Comiskey Park. I'm glad the sig came out the way it did since it was raining and Miggy was nice enough to stop and sign.
Nice work. I haven't seen him sign for an adult in almost 2 years. But, I am OK with him signing for the kids.
I just got this earlier today at Comiskey Park. I'm glad the sig came out the way it did since it was raining and Miggy was nice enough to stop and sign.
Here's a few balls I've gotten signed since the minor league season began. Top row is Hunter Harvey and Aaron Judge. Bottom row is Lucas Giolito, Christian Arroyo and Dominic Smith.
A few years ago I purchased a lot of Game Used locker nameplates from the Seattle Kingdome. I really only purchased the lot to secure the Ripken, but over the years I've had guys sign their nameplates as something unusual.
The other evening, I saw Bob Boone at an area banquet and had him sign his:
Here are shots of the other ones I've had signed over the years:
I got a couple of Kansas Jayhawks items. A poster signed by all but 2 of the players from this years team. I've had the 2nd one for awhile and well before he hit the shot in 2008. It is a Mario Chalmers signed jersey. It will be complete once I figure out how to get his name added to the back of the jersey.
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