J-A-C-K-P-O-T

The title only truly works when said as Adam Sandler's character Billy Madison, but yesterday was nothing short of winning the lottery. The autograph lottery. At least for me.

A total of 21 different Orioles Crown autographs were waiting me when I came home last night, following my first visit to Camden Yards this year. It was a shame the Orioles lost, such a promising start, but I won. BIG. Every card I added was of a difficult to find autograph, deceased player or player who charges for signatures. I am reluctant to pay out a ton of money for autographs, so a trade is right up my alley.

I gave up 40 or so Brian Roberts 2008 Topps Moments & Milestones variations, including three 1/1's, but all was well worth it. I am hoping he will need more stuff from me in the future because there are still a ton of goodies I need to pluck from his list.

It would take days to write about each player in depth so for once, I will let the pictures do the talking.

"The Dearly Departed"
Mike Blyzka 1991 Orioles Crown #38

Bob Boyd 1991 Orioles Crown #46

John Buzhardt 1991 Orioles Crown #66

Joe Coleman 1991 Orioles Crown #80

Sandy Consuegra 1991 Orioles Crown #83

Moe Drabowsky 1991 Orioles Crown #112

Jim Fridley 1991 Orioles Crown #146

Woodie Held 1991 Orioles Crown #192

Bob Kennedy 1991 Orioles Crown #236

Billy Klaus 1991 Orioles Crown #242

Lou Kretlow 1991 Orioles Crown #249

Dick Kryhoski 1991 Orioles Crown #250


"Earth Bound"
Mike Adamson 1991 Orioles Crown #5

Ray "Buddy" Barker 1991 Orioles Crown #21

Marv Breeding 1991 Orioles Crown #50

Leo Burke 1991 Orioles Crown #62

Mark Corey 1991 Orioles Crown #85

Dave Duncan 1991 Orioles Crown #116

Ryne Duren 1991 Orioles Crown #117

Ron Kittle 1991 Orioles Crown #241

Brad Komminsk 1991 Orioles Crown #246


My stats are creeping toward 50% on the total roster and total Crown set. Lets keep that momentum rolling.