Amazing video! Here’s a cool story: In 1999 (5th grade), when students got a perfect score on a test, did something nice, etc. our teachers would give us something called “Bonus Bucks”. At the end of each semester, our class would hold an auction with the fun money for donated items from parents (trading cards, toys, etc). To begin the school year (August/September), we were given an assignment to write our favorite NFL team and one celebrity/athlete. I wrote the Dallas Cowboys and, my favorite player of all time, Michael Jordan. If they sent anything back, we would get to keep the letter and any smaller items, but the main item had to be put into our class auctions for bidding. Luckily, the Cowboys responded right away. They were nice enough to send a team photo with facsimile autographs which had to be put into our class auction. I got to keep the letter and two 5x7 pictures of Troy Aikman and Emmitt Smith. Fast forward to April, I came inside from recess and there was a big envelope on my desk. I approached my desk and saw the Jumpman logo. I immediately started to cry haha not only because Jordan is the GOAT, but it was my birthday too! Inside was a letter, a “rules card” on how to succeed in school, and five 8x10 pictures with facsimile autographs of Jordan’s final shot in the 1998 Finals. The teachers clearly understood my love for Jordan and were nice enough to let me keep the letter, the rules card, and one photo. The other 4 went into the auction. Best birthday present of my life!
Back in 1997 I sent a few envelopes with football cards to many NFL teams. Mostly to well known players with hand written letters. The only one that sent back an envelope with autographed card was Gus Frerotte. He was a QB for Washington Redskins at that time. I still kept that until this day.
Good on you for trying. It’s too bad you didn’t get a better response. When I was a kid, if you did this, you would have had much better results. The honest truth is that not too many organizations actually care for fan interaction anymore.
I suggest going to a basketball game and getting players to sign your cards. I ended up getting Trae Young, Lebron James, Kyrie Irving, Klay Thompson, and others to sign my Panini Origins cards. Just arrive between an hour or 2 before tip-off during shoot around. Make sure you have either a white or silver color sharpie.
I learned a trick send them a letter with your jersey etc. Find out what charity they have send a check with it. Chances are they will sign and send the money back or keep!!
When I was a kid, in the 80s, we would send the to the mlb parks but put the players name on the address, with the stadiums actual address. Inside would be just that players card and a return self addressed stamped envelope. We had a several come back signed. You gotta make it more convenient for them instead of just throwing some stamps in the envelope. Address it to the player and maybe it'll make it to their locker and they'll just have to sign it and throw it back in the envelope and the stadium will drop it in the mail for you.
Amazing video! Here’s a cool story:
In 1999 (5th grade), when students got a perfect score on a test, did something nice, etc. our teachers would give us something called “Bonus Bucks”. At the end of each semester, our class would hold an auction with the fun money for donated items from parents (trading cards, toys, etc).
To begin the school year (August/September), we were given an assignment to write our favorite NFL team and one celebrity/athlete. I wrote the Dallas Cowboys and, my favorite player of all time, Michael Jordan. If they sent anything back, we would get to keep the letter and any smaller items, but the main item had to be put into our class auctions for bidding. Luckily, the Cowboys responded right away. They were nice enough to send a team photo with facsimile autographs which had to be put into our class auction. I got to keep the letter and two 5x7 pictures of Troy Aikman and Emmitt Smith.
Fast forward to April, I came inside from recess and there was a big envelope on my desk. I approached my desk and saw the Jumpman logo. I immediately started to cry haha not only because Jordan is the GOAT, but it was my birthday too! Inside was a letter, a “rules card” on how to succeed in school, and five 8x10 pictures with facsimile autographs of Jordan’s final shot in the 1998 Finals. The teachers clearly understood my love for Jordan and were nice enough to let me keep the letter, the rules card, and one photo. The other 4 went into the auction.
Best birthday present of my life!
Such a great story thank you for sharing :)
tldr version?
@@noob.168 stop it.
That awesome they responded. Only 4, but thats really good. That Mitchell auto was sick. Was fun to watch. Great video
Thank you so much, for the comment and I’m glad you enjoyed the video planning on doing more in the future.
That is not a real auto.
@@MrDonutboi
That's what is known as a pre print.
Back in 1997 I sent a few envelopes with football cards to many NFL teams. Mostly to well known players with hand written letters. The only one that sent back an envelope with autographed card was Gus Frerotte. He was a QB for Washington Redskins at that time. I still kept that until this day.
Nice name and pfp
@@orangutanboxing1 very based 🗿👍
I did bad trying for current players but coaches were much better,some backup QB's, a few players were good
@@terrytitus5291who did you send the letters to?
I sent Steve Young a card and he sent it back almost 2 years later with an autograph
Good on you for trying. It’s too bad you didn’t get a better response. When I was a kid, if you did this, you would have had much better results. The honest truth is that not too many organizations actually care for fan interaction anymore.
Aw yeah that's not all..your gonna get more back! Keep us posted ☺️
Props to those four teams that responded to you!!!
Minnesota Timberwolves
Houston Rockets
Utah Jazz
Denver Nuggets
Yeah it was nice to see it, thank you for watching the video.
I tried this back in the 90s, and got a facsimile auto of Grant Hill on a 5x7. Never tried again.
if you want a lot of soccer/football autographs , I recommend sending autographs to the premier league in the UK, you won't be disappointed
Thank you for that
That’s pretty cool! I did this with the Charlotte Hornets, St. Louis Cards, and the white Sox. I sent emails and got back pretty cool team packs.
Thank you, and hey that’s retry cool I’m glad to see that you got a lot of stuff back aswell. Congratulations
Woah this is cool! Loved all the stuff u got back- I kinda wanna try this but scared to 😂
Great video!
I suggest going to a basketball game and getting players to sign your cards. I ended up getting Trae Young, Lebron James, Kyrie Irving, Klay Thompson, and others to sign my Panini Origins cards. Just arrive between an hour or 2 before tip-off during shoot around. Make sure you have either a white or silver color sharpie.
Thank you I was able to get Paul George like that thing is here in LA security kicks you out if your seats aren’t exactly by the tunnel
@@kel-v_tv thankfully we don't have that problem at the Hawk's games. Well, not that I'm aware of anyway.
Thanks for the advice - I will try to get Trae next time I’m at State Farm.
@@PERC_ANGLE.96 Thanks for the advice - I will try to get Trae next time I’m at State Farm.
watching from england, this is awesome great video
Thank you, Appreciate it
For the teams that didn't send anything, did they at least give your cards back?
No I didn’t get any response what so ever from those teams
Now you know who the real humble dudes are
I learned a trick send them a letter with your jersey etc. Find out what charity they have send a check with it. Chances are they will sign and send the money back or keep!!
When I was a kid, in the 80s, we would send the to the mlb parks but put the players name on the address, with the stadiums actual address. Inside would be just that players card and a return self addressed stamped envelope. We had a several come back signed. You gotta make it more convenient for them instead of just throwing some stamps in the envelope. Address it to the player and maybe it'll make it to their locker and they'll just have to sign it and throw it back in the envelope and the stadium will drop it in the mail for you.
Im gonna try this but to the New York Giants. I hope it goes well
I did try that when I did mls and nothing came back.
That's cool. Enjoyed the video. Definitely update us if any other teams ever end up getting back to you.
For sure will, thank you for watching.
You don't need to be a big RUclipsr to be recognized. Awesome
Love the FC Cincinnati stuff my guy!
Yes nice autos from the team.
Sick video!!!
Thank you, I’m glad you like it
Those glasses are neat
Not to be the bearer of bad news but that Don Mitchell isn’t actually autographed. It’s a facsimile or autopen.
Not true
@@lincoln12347 you can see the ink has no reflection in the video. It’s printed
Great TTm videos
In the 90s, I was able to get Larry Bird, Kevin McHale and Vin Baker autographs through the mail.
Did you send it to the owner or the team practice facility
really good video
How many days does it typically ship back? Might do a few.
It really depends on the team but I would usually say 3 weeks from when you send out the letters.
@@kel-v_tv Oh ok cool thanks might give it a try then I appreciate it 👍🏽
You should do this with the MLB
Working on the nfl video currently then after that I’ll probably try mlb, thank you for watching
Mitchell is facsmile. Printed auto
Maybe
is the donovan mitchell signature real or a copy?
I think it’s real but some people say it’s a peeing not too sure
Is it best to send them when they are in season or in the off season? Cool video by the way
I sent most of them out towards the end of the season, maybe if you do it right in the middle you’ll have better luck ?
@@kel-v_tv alright thank you
Awesome!
Hornets should just sent him the whole franchise
You should do mlb
Yes I think after I do the nfl video I’ll be working on mlb after that
Did any get back by email?
Yo you have 900 like do nfl now
I sent a Luka Doncic card to the Mavericks about three years ago and then got it 2 years later so it takes awhile
Wow that’s a long time I did get a response after I uploaded the video so I’ll definitely be doing an update
Pls do the NFL
Where do u send them to??
If I can find the training center I’ll send it there if not the stadiums they play in.
@@kel-v_tv ok
That is fire wis I can do that
i stoped the vid soon as i seen the lonzo ball ,,,,,,,,
It was a gift, thank you so much for the view
Is the Donovan Mitchell actually autographed or is that a print?
Some people say it is but it looks like an autograph to me i don’t know to be honest
How do u do this?
I mail them letters to arenas asking for autographs
where do you send it
Mostly to the arenas they play in.
How long did it take for them to come
It typically took about 3 weeks for teams to respond, but also some took 2 months
K thanks cause I’m probably gonna do it myself
How did you use for the address
I usually just sent them to the arenas they play in.
What are the address to do this?
Send them to the arenas they play in
Are these secretarials? Or the players?
Not sure
What address did you send them to, and how did you find them.
Most got sent straight to the arenas they play in, I found everything online.
Ok cool
Could you check out my tyrrek edit
In the letter you give money or not ?
I do not, I just send them stamps so they don’t spend money sending the letters back.
Pocket schedule ??? Really wow billion dollar teams
I know it’s a bit unfortunate but I’m glad to get something instead of nothing.
Hey bro. Do you have any insta?