I don't really collect much stuff, or sports memorabilia. Basically just a few.
You may not be aware, but I am a pretty big Vikings fan. In 1998, the had a pretty good run. They were the odds on favorites to go to, and win the SuperBowl, and had 2 players that crushed, and set several records. Made it the the NFC championship game, and lost in OT by a
very ironic field goal. If any one doesn't know the details, I will be happy to chronicle them for you. I do it weekly in therapy.
In February of 1999, I was working at the UofM, and talking to one of our product rep.s. I don't know how we got on it, but she asked if I like football. I said yeppers. She tells me her husband is from South Africa, and has been lifelong friends with Gary Anderson. They grew up playing soccer together. She knows him quite well. She asked if I saw the game.
She said she would have him sign a ball if I would like.
If you don't know, or don't care......I'll save you the time. In '98 Anderson had a perfect kicking season. No missed field goals, or PATs. We are in OT with Atlanta (after taking a knee from the brilliant mind of Mr. Crown Their Ass
) We march down, and he misses his first kick of the year. They march down, and Morton Anderson makes his. We lose.
She said he was destroyed, and had a really hard time with it, but when she told him she worked with a big fan that wanted an autograph, and appreciated his efforts, it made his day.
I also have "Homer Hankies" From the '87, and '91 Twins World Series wins, and a Wheaties box, featuring the MN Twins in '87. Notable for being the first ever Wheaties box to feature more than 1 athlete. Worth about a $2.13 at auction.
What do you got?
