Months went by and no reply. My success rate on ttms is pretty good and, to be honest, I hold no grudge against the guys who never reply or return the cards. After all, they have no idea who I am and I'm intruding on their daily routines with a letter seeking a signature and, in the case of Mr. Harmon, a sheet of paper with the question: "What is the secret to a successful marriage?" He's been married over 50 years so it seemed appropriate.
Well the mail showed up Friday and these were in the SASE:
That card is courtesy of Daddy D, sig courtesy of Mr. Harmon. I really like the card itself as well. Most 58's are close-up portraits which makes this posed batting shot somewhat unusual. And of course there's that nice phat signature on there. Great stuff. I'd forgotten how much I enjoy getting vintage cards from former players back in the mail and haven't sent any in months. Gotta do something about that.
Anyway, this was included as a bonus:
I dig how the signature kinda got away from him but Mr. Harmon picked it up, going on down the card. The back is also pretty neat with a narrative about his career and popularity in his town, Cincinnati.
On top of this he even answered my question about marriage. The answer: "marry the right person." That's pure zen.
Have a good one everybody and goodnight Pumpsie Green, wherever you are!
That is awesome!!! Chuck Harmon is a great story and what a great response! I have been married more than once. I married the wrong person for the wrong reasons and duh, it didn't last...
ReplyDeleteI waited a while and met the right person and 4 years later I am thinking about OUR 50th Anniversary!
I do really like the bonus card he sent. Very cool.
Great cards! Harmon is on the list of old-timers I want to get once I get back into TTM.
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