Autograph collectors pitch in to say thanks to Bobby Doerr
The 93-year old man lives a quiet life in a small farm town called Junction City, Oregon. Every day the post office delivers envelopes and boxes of all shapes and sizes to the old...
Author: Matt Raymond
Autograph University Interview: Benny Feilhaber
I’ll never forget Landon Donovan’s game-winning goal in stoppage time against Algeria in the 2010 World Cup. It marked a victory not only for U.S. Soccer but for soccer in America. If you watch...
Autograph University Interview: Talib Kweli
Since I began collecting in person autographs in 2006, I’ve interacted with hundreds of celebrities across sports, film and music. I respect them all. I am a fan of many. I admire a few....
The Best Way to Carry Your Cards When Getting Autographs
With spring in bloom, you’re planning a trip to the ballpark. You will arrive early for the best chance to graph the players upon their arrival or during warm-ups. You’ve sifted through your card...
How to degloss your cards to make them autograph-ready
When I was a kid you could walk into any convenience store and get a pack of Topps baseball cards for fifty cents. In those days there were no autograph inserts or game-used swatches....
Opening Day Giveaway: Win this Kevin Youkilis autograph
UPDATE: There were several contenders and this was a very difficult choice. Congratulations to our winner, James Burke! Thanks to everyone who participated. It’s Opening Day in Boston and I feel great. The sun...
Win 2 tickets to Charlie Sheen in Boston (4/12)
UPDATE: Congratulations to our winner, Jerry! Thanks to everyone who participated. “We are NOT going to see Charlie Sheen!” my wife said. “I can’t believe you actually bought tickets. You’re ridiculous.” Apparently, she doesn’t...
Autograph University Class Review (January – March 2011)
In the quarterly “Class Review” I’ll recap my autograph-related activities of the past three months. Rather than publishing a new post every time I obtain an autograph or meet someone, I’ll include the highlights...
Autograph Adventures – Salma Hayek
In my office we eat lunch at our desk—while still scanning Outlook and responding to email with one hand. Only on the nicest days do I treat myself to a midday break, usually a...
Autograph Adventures – Paris Hilton
February 6, 2008 Boston, Massachusetts Before closing in 1990, Boston’s Charles Street Jail held its fair share of historical icons, Malcolm X and Sacco and Vanzetti to name a few. Nearly two decades later...