
I've been off-and-on in the world of through-the-mail autograph collecting since I was about 12 years old. That's been 14 years now and I still make forays back into the hobby as time allows.
My main collecting focus is football, though I'm not real picky. If it's a trading card, it needs a signature on it! I do tend to focus more on lesser-known players. I'm much more likely to go after Dan Owens than Terrell Owens!
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11/17/07
Derrick Burroughs
Address: c/o Stillman College (currently serving as an assistant coach)
Sent: 11/2/07
Received: 11/17/07
Cards: 1989 Pro Set
College: Memphis
Playing Career: Buffalo Bills (1985-1989)
11/16/07
Travis Brown
Address: c/o Northern Arizona University (currently serving as a radio broadcaster)
Sent: 11/9/07
Received: 11/16/07
Cards: 2001 Upper Deck Victory Note: He also included a handwritten signed note answering my questions!
College: Northern Arizona
Playing Career: Seattle Seahawks (2000), Buffalo Bills (2001-2003), Indianapolis Colts (2004-2005)
11/16/07
Pat Carter
Address: c/o Detroit Lions (currently serving as an assistant coach)
Sent: 11/5/07
Received: 11/16/07
Cards: 1992 Pro Set, 1992 Pacific, 1991 Ultra (He provided the Ultra!)
College: Florida State
Playing Career: Detroit Lions (1988), Los Angeles Rams (1989-1993), Houston Oilers (1994), St Louis Rams (1995), Arizona Cardinals (1996-1997)
11/16/07
Jim Harbaugh
Address: c/o Stanford University(currently serving as Head Coach)
Sent: 9/14/07
Received: 11/16/07
Cards: 1991 Score, 1993 Topps, 1995 Pinnacle
College: Michigan
Playing Career: Chicago Bears (1987-1993), Indianapolis Colts (1994-1997), Baltimore Ravens (1998), San Diego Chargers (1999-2000), Carolina Panthers (2001)
Pro Bowl: 1
11/15/07
Alundis Brice
Address: c/o Portland State University (currently serving as an assistant coach)
Sent: 7/3/07
Received: 11/15/07
Cards: 1995 Upper Deck Collectors Choice
College: Mississippi
Playing Career: Dallas Cowboys (1995-1996)
11/13/07
Barry Minter
Address: c/o Foster High School - Richmond, TX(currently serving as an assistant football coach)
Sent: 10/9/07
Received: 11/13/07
Cards: 1999 Topps
College: Tulsa
Playing Career: Chicago Bears (1993-2000), Cleveland Browns (2001)
11/13/07
Darrin Chiaverini
Address: c/o Mt San Antonio Junior College (currently serving as an assistant coach)
Sent: 11/3/07
Received: 11/13/07
Cards: 2000 Pacific
College: Colorado
Playing Career: Cleveland Browns (1999-2000), Dallas Cowboys (2001), Atlanta Falcons (2002)
11/9/07
Bernie Parmalee
Address: c/o Notre Dame (currently serving as an assistant coach)
Sent: 9/17/07
Received: 11/9/07
Cards: 1995 Topps
College: Notre Dame
Playing Career: Miami Dolphins (1992-1998), New York Jets (1999-2000)
11/8/07
James Jefferson
Address: c/o Texas A&M University - Kingsville (currently serving as an assistant coach)
Sent: 11/2/07
Received: 11/8/07
Cards: 1990 Score
College: Texas A&M -Kingsville
Playing Career: Seattle Seahawks (1989-1993)
11/8/07
Stan White
Address: c/o Stan White Insurance Agency – Bessemer, AL
Sent: 11/1/07
Received: 11/8/07
Cards: 1997 Pacific Philadelphia
College: Auburn
Playing Career: New York Giants (1994-1997)
11/8/07
Rubin Carter
Address: c/o Florida A&M University (currently serving as Head Coach)
Sent: 10/12/07
Received: 11/8/07
Cards: 1985 Topps
College: Miami
Playing Career: Denver Broncos (1975-1986)
11/8/07
Romeo Bandison
Address: c/o University of Colorado (currently serving as an assistant coach)
Sent: 9/18/07
Received: 11/8/07
Cards: 1994 Classic
College: Oregon
Playing Career: Washington Redskins (1995-1996)
11/8/07
Jonathan Quinn
Address: c/o MidAmerica Nazarene University (currently serving as an assistant coach)
Sent: 10/5/07
Received: 11/8/07
Cards: 2002 Pacific
College: Middle Tennessee State
Playing Career: Jacksonville Jaguars (1998-2001), Kansas City Chiefs (2002), Chicago Bears (2004)
11/8/07
Joe Walton
Address: c/o Robert Morris University (currently serving as a Head Coach)
Sent: 11/2/07
Received: 11/8/07
Cards: 1989 Pro Set
College: Pittsburgh
Playing Career: Washington Redskins (1957-1960), New York Giants (1961-1963) – Head Coaching Career – New York Jets (1983-1989), Robert Morris University (1993-Present)
11/8/07
Doug Pederson
Address: c/o Calvary Baptist Academy (HS) – Shreveport, LA (currently serving as head football coach)
Sent: 10/22/07
Received: 11/8/07
Cards: 2000 Pacific - Note: He also answered my questions on my letter.
College: Northeast Louisiana
Playing Career: Miami Dolphins (1993), Green Bay Packers (1996-1998, 2001-2004), Philadelphia Eagles (1999), Cleveland Browns (2000)
11/8/07
Brandon Doman
Address: c/o BYU (currently serving as an assistant coach)
Sent: 11/1/07
Received: 11/8/07
Cards: 2003 Upper Deck
College: BYU
Playing Career: San Francisco 49ers (2002, 2004-2005), Buffalo Bills (2002), Washington Redskins (2002)
11/7/07
Todd Bouman
Address: c/o Buffalo High School - Buffalo, MN (was serving as a volunteer assistant coach)
Sent: 10/22/07
Received: 11/7/07
Cards: 2002 Topps - Note: He was signed by the Jaguars the day after I sent this, so I really didn't expect to get it back. He's still on the Jags roster so writing to him there is probably the best way to go currently.
College: St Cloud State
Playing Career: Minnesota Vikings (1997-2002), New Orleans Saints (2003-2005), Green Bay Packers (2006), Jacksonville Jaguars (2007-present)
11/6/07
Troy Taylor
Address: c/o University of California (currently serving as a radio broadcaster)
Sent: 10/19/07
Received: 11/6/07
Cards: 1992 Pacific - Note: He also sent a handwritten note answering my questions
College: California
Playing Career: New York Jets (1990-1991)
11/5/07
Charles White
Address: c/o USC Athletic Dept
Sent: 10/12/07
Received: 11/5/07
Cards: 1988 Topps
College: USC
Playing Career: Cleveland Browns (1980-1984), Los Angeles Rams (1985-1988)
Pro Bowls: 1
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11/2/07
Bruce McNorton
Address: c/o Pittsburgh Steelers (currently serving as a scout)
Sent: 10/12/07
Received: 11/2/07
Cards: 1984 Topps, 1989 Pro Set
College: Georgetown College
Playing Career: Detroit Lions (1982-1990)
11/1/07
Stephen Boyd
Address: c/o Chaminade High School - Mineola, NY (currently serving as an Assistant Football Coach)
Sent: 10/22/07
Received: 11/1/07
Cards: 2000 Pacific
College: Boston College
Playing Career: Detroit Lions (1995-2001)
Pro Bowls: 2
11/1/07
Kevin Fagan
Address: Home Address in Dunnelion, FL
Sent: 10/2/07
Received: 11/1/07
Cards: 1990 Pro Set, 1991 Score, 1993 Topps
College: Miami
Playing Career: San Francisco 49ers (1987-1993)
October 2007 Successes
September 2007 Successes
August 2007 Successes
July 2007 Successes
Helpful Hobby Links
SportsCollectors.Net - The best resource out there for sports autograph collecting.
Pro Football Reference - Great for research
Mark's Signing Bonus - I've followed Mark's updates for years now
Sports Autos TTM
Ross' Sports Autographs
Jon's Sports Autos TTM
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