The Original Frank Thomas

[T-206]

heres a little story you might have heard from Frank Thomas but most of us probably have not it goes like this.

The primo miscue of all time in the error prone outfeild of the 1962 New York Mets. Career center- fielder Richie Ashburn was having trouble with young Venezuelan shortstop Elio Chacon. Every time a ball was hit to left short center, Ashburn wouls scream " Igot it!! I got it "" only to collide with the 160 # Chacon. Finally they figured out the problem: Chacon could not speak any english and therefore, didnt realize Ashburn was calling him off. The next the the ball was hit between them. Ashburn would yell" Yo la tengo!! Yo la tengo !!" which is I got it in Spanish. Ashburn was delighted to see Chacon back off. He relaxed, setteled under the ball - and was run over by 200 pound left fielder Frank Thomas who spoke no Spanish.

I have theese cards but instead of trading if I sent a card to get signed will he be willing to do that?
here are the #s I have
21, 29, 32, 42, 46, 56, 62, 71, 95, 96,
104, 107, 111, 112, 117, 122, 124, 156, 176, 181, 183, 189, 194, 195
235, 247, 253, 266, 267, 272, 277, 281, 286, 292
301, 313, 316, 325, 326
a total of 39 cards

 

[DMBfan]

heres a little story you might have heard from Frank Thomas but most of us probably have not it goes like this.

The primo miscue of all time in the error prone outfeild of the 1962 New York Mets. Career center- fielder Richie Ashburn was having trouble with young Venezuelan shortstop Elio Chacon. Every time a ball was hit to left short center, Ashburn wouls scream " Igot it!! I got it "" only to collide with the 160 # Chacon. Finally they figured out the problem: Chacon could not speak any english and therefore, didnt realize Ashburn was calling him off. The next the the ball was hit between them. Ashburn would yell" Yo la tengo!! Yo la tengo !!" which is I got it in Spanish. Ashburn was delighted to see Chacon back off. He relaxed, setteled under the ball - and was run over by 200 pound left fielder Frank Thomas who spoke no Spanish.

I have theese cards but instead of trading if I sent a card to get signed will he be willing to do that?
here are the #s I have
21, 29, 32, 42, 46, 56, 62, 71, 95, 96,
104, 107, 111, 112, 117, 122, 124, 156, 176, 181, 183, 189, 194, 195
235, 247, 253, 266, 267, 272, 277, 281, 286, 292
301, 313, 316, 325, 326
a total of 39 cards

That is indeed a true story that I verified with Mr. Thomas. As for his card needs, he is all set with the 2010 Topps Update set. He will need help with the 2011 Topps and Heritage sets. Yes, he will "trade" you an autograph for help with his set. Again, I can't thank the community here on The Bench enough for helping Mr. Thomas with his sets.

 

[abeabe]

LOL. Great story!!! He is a great TTMer and it is great that we could help him with his set needs after he has helped so many of us with his auto.

 

[T-206]

That is indeed a true story that I verified with Mr. Thomas. As for his card needs, he is all set with the 2010 Topps Update set. He will need help with the 2011 Topps and Heritage sets. Yes, he will "trade" you an autograph for help with his set. Again, I can't thank the community here on The Bench enough for helping Mr. Thomas with his sets.

Just let us know when he is ready for them. I plan on buying a box of each when my LCS gets them in.

 

[oldmarine0311]

Ahhh ellis so your the last one huh? lol just kidding guy... got a nice letter and a signed card from mr. thomas today. it was not suprising that he sent a card, figured he would even though he didnt have to, but more intresting and something i will hold more dear is the one page signed letter he sent with the cards. seems like a really nice old fellow from the letter and i was glad to help him too.
and you can tell him i can help on the 11 heritage too, i have a case pre ordered and i can help with any dupes i get out of it (i am sure i will have many).

seems like a truely nice guy too. it was more fun for me to help too, at least thats how it feels for me. as his letter really made my week for me too.
thanks guys and thanks for the opportunity too.

dave