I did just that yesterday, as a nice little SASE was waiting for me when I got home from work.
The contents inside? This beauty:
I have a bunch of Yankee cards of Piniella, and I'm not quite sure what prompted me to send this card. I have a really nice 1977 Topps I considered sending, but I don't love autographs that coexist with a pre-printed facsimile. Although the '76 is an extreme close-up, I still really like it.
Thanks to Sweet Lou for this excellent addition to my collection!
Sweet Lou.
ReplyDeleteThe first thing I think of when anyone mentions Lou Piniella is the quote from a former co-worker, who had gone to Toronto to see the Jays and Mariners play and to write a story. Piniella was managing Seattle at the time. The co-worker's first takeaway from Piniella after he interviewed him: "There's a man who does not take care of himself."
ReplyDeleteFunny. But hey, he's 74 and still tickin'!
DeleteThat is a cool one!
ReplyDeleteGreat card choice. I've seen a lot of people get Lou back lately but never this card.
ReplyDeleteAwesome Lou!
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