Sometime between 1996-1999, I remember watching a Yankees telecast where David Cone joined the on-air broadcast team while he was injured. It was probably 1996, when he missed a large chunk of time due to an aneurysm in his right arm.
Anyhow, I remember Cone thanking the fans for all of the get well cards they sent him, saying that he read each one. Being a literal kid, I figured I'd send him one too. I didn't make it a TTM request. I didn't include a card or a SASE. I just sent a standard get well card.
Luckily, my envelope did have my return address, and some time later, received this small signed photo, which I'm assuming Cone sent out to many who wished him well.
I've never actually gotten a Cone TTM success, but this is still a pretty cool, unexpected autograph that I cherish.
I collected baseball cards from the late '80s through 2002. Then I went to college and when I came out, I was lost. There were too many brands, sets, choices, relics, autos, parallels, variations. It was a turn off. However, I slowly made my way back. So here is my attempt to venture back into the hobby. I'll buy a few packs of cards here and there, comment on some cards I have, send out some TTMs, and follow the progress of my Topps Yankees Project.
Tuesday, April 18, 2017
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That's an awesome story - what a good guy (both of you)!
ReplyDeleteDavid Cone has always been a likable guy. That is a cool story.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely a sweet return!
ReplyDeleteVery cool of you to send him a card... and equally cool of him to send you a card without being asked. Great signature, too.
ReplyDeleteI sent a TTM to him at some point while he was with the Yanks and I have the same postcard, somewhere.
ReplyDeleteAwesome story. Awesome signatures. Awesome all around!
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