While I was in high school, Arizona was awarded the Diamondbacks franchise. I still like the Cubbies, they're just not my number one team any longer.
One of my favorite Cubs from the late 80s and early 90s was Andre Dawson. I was picking up a bunch of Dawson's certified autographs for awhile about ten years ago. I guess you could say I had a player collection going.
Since I have family in Chicago, I've been fortunate to go to a few games at Wrigley Field. When I bought the 2008 Topps Chicago Cubs 55 card team set, I was excited to get the stadium card. It's got a nice shot of the coolest baseball stadium I've ever been to.
I procrastinated on sending this one off to Andre Dawson for awhile. I finally threw it in the mail with a donation to his foundation. A few days later it came back signed in beautiful, blue Sharpie. Thanks, Andre! This one's awesome!
# 55 - Andre Dawson - Team Gift Set
I remember the occasional rain delay too.
ReplyDeletemoe.
Very nice, Moe!! I have never seen that card before.
ReplyDeleteI'm contemplating picking up an 8x10 of Wrigley to see how many Cubs legends I can get it signed by.
But I may need to get this card signed first!!
You should totally go for the 8x10, Brian. I thought about doing one for Cubs HOFers but never made it past Jenkins. Maybe one day I'll send it off to Andre.
Deletemoe.