My Secondary Collection Choices

Hey everyone, Drew back here. I decided to completely re-design this page and update it so it will be easier for you all to see what I have, what I need, or what I just may want to have of several of my other favorite players who aren't necessarily my mainly collected guys. I wrote how many autographs, game used, and rookies I have of the players, that way you could possibly help me complete a trifecta or just add to what I have. If anyone has anything I would like to help this page out, please email me at yanks1996wsc@gmail.com and we could try to work a deal out. Thanks!

Reggie Jackson (GU: 3, AU: 2 , RC: 0 )

I've always been a fan of Reggie's, ever since I became a true Yankees fan. Sure, he thought he was the straw that stirred the drink, and he had his way with words, but think of him as the older version of our modern Manny Ramirez. I've gotten a lot of his cards already, but I still need his rookie card.

Reggie's Most Wanted: 1969 Topps Rookie Card

Thurman Munson (GU: 2, AU: 0, RC: 1)

I really like Thurman, he was my dad's favorite baseball player when he grew up, and he just seemed like a great leader and player. It's so unfortunate what happened to Thurman, so I'd love to honor him and start to get more of his cards. An auto would be unbelievable but very unlikely.

Munson's Most Wanted: 1975 Topps Regular/Mini

Goose Gossage  (Trifecta Complete)

I already completed the trifecta of Gossage, but I'm still very interested in collecting more of his game used/autograph cards. He was so intimidating on the mound and was one of the first top closers in the game, and with that awesome signature and moustache, I can never go wrong with more Goose!

Goose's Most Wanted: Any Autos/Relics

Mariano Rivera (GU: 2, AU: 1, RC: 1)

I never met the Sandman but people say he's one of the nicest guys you'll ever meet. With nearly 600 saves and one of the best pitches in baseball history, Mariano will surely be a first ballot Hall of Famer. I have a Rivera signature on a large picture, however, I'd also like to add one on a card at some point.

Rivera's Most Wanted: Any Autograph

Players I've Met

I always have loved meeting players, and normally, if they act kindly and nicely towards me, or at least didn't seem overly angry, I enjoy collecting most of the players I've met. So far, I haven't met one overly annoyed player yet. Here is a mini list of who I've met, my trifecta pieces of theirs that I own (rookie card, game used, auto), and what I want most of each of them:

Baseball:

Roy White- GU: 0, AU: 4, RC: 1, Most Wanted: Any Game Used Relic Card

Brian Bruney- GU: 0, AU: 3, RC: 1, Most Wanted: Any Game Used Relic Card

Al Oliver- GU: 0, AU: 3, RC: 1, Most Wanted: Any Game Used Relic Card

Bill Madlock- GU: 1, AU: 2, RC: 0, Most Wanted: 1974 Topps Rookie Card

Dave Parker- GU: 4, AU: 2, RC: 2, Most Wanted: Any Certified Autograph

Cecil Fielder- GU: 0, AU: 4, RC: 0, Most Wanted: Any Game Used or Rookie Card

Don Mattingly- GU: 7, AU: 3, RC: 3, Most Wanted: Anything I Don't Have (see PC page)

John Montefusco- GU: N/A, AU: 2, RC: 1, Most Wanted: Any Certified Autograph

Dale Murphy- GU: 1, AU: 1, RC: 1, Most Wanted: Another Game Used Relic Card

Scott McGregor- GU: N/A, AU: 2, RC: 0, Most Wanted: 1975 Topps Rookie Card

Ralph Kiner- GU: 1, AU: 1, RC: 0, Most Wanted: 1948 Bowman Rookie Card

Dwight Gooden- GU: 0, AU: 2, RC: 1, Most Wanted: Any Game Used Relic Card

Mel Stottlemyre- GU: 0, AU: 1, RC: 1, Most Wanted: Any Game Used Relic Card

Luis Tiant- GU: 0, AU: 2, RC: 0, Most Wanted: 1965 Topps Rookie Card or Game Used

Ron Blomberg- GU: 0, AU: 1, RC: 0, Most Wanted: 1972 Topps Rookie Card/GU

Steve Garvey- GU: 1, AU: 1, RC: 0, Most Wanted: 1971 Topps Rookie Card

LaMarr Hoyt- GU: N/A, AU: 2, RC: 1, Most Wanted: Completed
Tommy John- GU: 0, AU: 1, RC: 0, Most Wanted: 1964 Topps Rookie Card/GU
Lou Piniella- GU: 0, AU: 1, RC: 0, Most Wanted: 1964 Topps Rookie Card/GU
Ozzie Smith- GU: 0, AU: 1, RC: 1, Most Wanted: Any Game Used Relic Card
Bob Watson- GU: N/A, AU: 1, RC: 0, Most Wanted: 1969 Topps Rookie Card/GU
Ernie Banks- GU: 0, AU: 1, RC: 0, Most Wanted: 1954 Topps Rookie Card/GU
Denny McClain- GU: 0, AU: 1, RC: 0, Most Wanted: 1965 Topps Rookie Card/GU
Mason Williams- GU: N/A, AU: 1, RC: 1, Most Wanted: More Rookie Cards
Gary Sheffield- GU: 3, AU: 1, RC: ?, Most Wanted: More Autographs
Goose Gossage- GU: 2, AU: 4, RC: 3-4, Most Wanted: More Game Used/Autos
Jon Matlack- GU: 0, AU: 2, RC: 0, Most Wanted: 1972 Topps RC/GU
David Robertson- GU: 0, AU: 1, RC: 2, Most Wanted: Any Game Used Relics/Autos
Bobby Shantz- GU: 0, AU: 4, RC: 0, Most Wanted: 1950 Bowman RC/GU
Wade Boggs- GU: 2, AU: 2, RC: 0, Most Wanted: 1983 Topps RC
Andre Dawson- GU: 0, AU: 2, RC: 1, Most Wanted: Any Game Used Relic

Football:
Joe Klecko- GU: 1, AU: 2, RC: ?, Most Wanted: 1978 Topps Rookie Card (if needed)
Marty Lyons- GU: 0, AU: 1, RC: ?, Most Wanted: 1981 Topps Rookie Card/GU
Abdul Salaam- GU: 0, AU: 1, RC: ?, Most Wanted: 1978 Topps Rookie Card/GU
Mark Gastineau- GU: 0, AU: 1, RC: ?, Most Wanted: 1981 Topps Rookie Card/GU

Former/Current Hudson Valley Renegades

Yes, I collect a minor league team. But this is more than just a horrible single A team to me, it represents my childhood. I used to and still go to games plenty of times a year, and while the game is typically boring, it's always fun to go down there. Considering my baseball team played on the field, and I've been a counselor in training on the field, it's certainly a place I will never forget. Some players that used to be Renegades were Josh Hamilton, Evan Longoria, James Shields, Scott Podsednik, and many more. I will get some things of each of those guys, and I do also really like Hamilton and Longoria more than just I've been on the field that their careers began on. Also, one guy on the current team I met, who signed a card for me at the game, and has a decent shot at the majors, Derek Dietrich, and a guy I saw pitch for them years ago that I will also collect is Jeremy Hellickson.

Renegades Most Wanted: Jeremy Hellickson Game Used Relic

Finally, here are a few autographs that I hope to one day land in my collection:

- Tim Lincecum
- Roy Halladay
- Brian Wilson
- Albert Pujols
- Ryan Howard
- David Wright
- Ichiro Suzuki
- Ryan Braun
- Carlos Gonzalez
- Mike "Giancarlo" Stanton

See Ya!