NHL Autographs Via Mail- What a hobby!

  One of the most gratifying parts of collecting autographs and hockey memorabilia is obtaining autographs of primarily retired hockey stars through the mail. I simply write a letter to the player asking a few questions and enclose a few cards for autographs. I also include a self addressed return envelope and send it on its merry way. Their is a forum on the website Internet Hockey Database entitled Where are they Now? in which members write in with successful addresses of primarily retired players who have signed cards and returned them. Players range from Johnny Bower and Guy Lafleur to Tom Miller and Gerry Hart in skill but when the players answer questions as to who had the hardest shot, was the fastest skater , or best teammate it does not matter who it is.

              I strongly recommend assembling some old cards, researching and writing a meaningful letter, and finding some addresses. You will enjoy the results. I will share with you in future editions of this blog some of  my best returns. Until later happy collecting.

Insights on Andre Dawson

Andre Dawson was a regular guest on a national sports talk show I co-hosted while Andre was a member of the Montreal Expos. We rarely hear about his defensive skills, but he may have been the best defensive outfielder since the great Willie Mays. A regular on SportsRap, former New York Yankees’ Tony Kubek, felt strongly all along that Dawson was a true Hall of Famer. I’ve written a few books which give some insight into the kind of person Dawson was – able to play at the highest level every day while playing through pain (these references to Dawson can be found in On The Brink, a tale of two sportscasters and On the Brink, the untold story). They are available at www.retromedia.ca.