The Gambler's Induction--Long read

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So tonight Kenny Rogers was inducted into the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame..They have a big alumni auto session before..I have never been and boy, was it crazy.I took my 12 yr old nephew and honestly, we had an absolute blast(except for the end of the game when Feliz was throwing 95 mph meatballs down the pipe.) A big thanks to elmesero for helping us get in early(that was super clutch, man). Some of these cards are for others here but I believe we walked with about 150 autos(counting the sig cards they provide--I did not scan those)...

Once you enter, you have about a 50 yd sprint to the lines and have to choose accordingly...we did our best for this 45 minute signing. I think we only missed a couple of lines...So without further ado, here is the haul

DeWayne Vaughn 5 cards
Jeff Russell 3 cards
Don Durham 1 card
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Curtis Wilkerson 3 cards
Jose Guzman 2 cards
Tommy Boggs 2 cards
Ted Ford 1 card
Manny Acta 1 card(before game)
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Dick Egan 1 card
Danny Darwin 4 cards
Jim Sundberg 4 cards
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Mike Simms 2 cards
Toby Harrah 4 cards
Ellis Valentine 2 cards
David Clyde 1 card
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Jeff Frye 3 cards
David Hulse 4 cards
Craig McMurtry 2 cards
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Donald Harris 3 cards
Jim Norris 4 cards
Rick Henninger 1 card
Rich Hand 1 card
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Don Stanhouse 2 cards
Dan Smith 2 cards
Dave Roberts 5 cards
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Mike Jeffcoat 2 cards
Bill Stein 4 cards
Jeff Kunkel 3 cards
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Claude Osteen 2 cards
Duane Walker 4 cards
Mark McLemore 3 cards
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Buddy Bell 5 cards
Todd Van Poppel 4 cards
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Asdrubal Cabrera GU(pre-game)
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I gave my nephew the decision of what lines to pick...Rogers, Ryan, and Sierra were the big three but it was impossible for both of us to get each of them...So once we entered, I ran to this line...
Kenny Rogers 1995 AS ball
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He ran to this line
Nolan Ryan OMLB(I have one FT that I got last month, looking for HOF on OMLBS)
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It was too long to go get in Sierra's line..We just loaded up on the others..However during the game, I noticed these two walking around
Ruben Sierra 2 cards
Charlie Hough 3 cards
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So we got everyone we wanted! :)
Plus he got 4 GU OMLBS during the game!!(2 from Carlos Santana and 2 from HP Ump Deryl Cousins...
All in all, a fantastic night
Thanks for reading!!
Chris
 
Very nice pick ups!

Looks like we both and great days in person! Wish I could have expierienced this one as well.
 
thanks guys!!! it was a long and hot day out there but well worth it...
 
I love IP days like that. What a day, Chris! What a day!!!!!!!
 
Interested in any of the following if any are available:

Mothers Cookie Dick Egan
83T Valentine
73T Roberts
76T Bell
Food Issue Stein

i still need to compile a list of those rangers cards i have signed..i hope to have that done in a few days...ill definitely let you know


thanks guys
 
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