I sent off this 1992 Action Packed card, along with the $5.00 fee to get another Frank Thomas autograph for my collection. I had mailed to him a few years ago, and in addition to the cards I got signed, I paid for a couple signed photos, as well. He was surprised at the time that I didn't request the signed photo from when he was part of a 4-home run succession feat accomplished by the Milwaukee Braves in 1961. I kept meaning to pick it up and kept putting it off.
I finally got around to sending to him again, and made sure to let him know that I was including $20.00 for the signed photo. He included the signed custom card above, and sent the signed photo (below) separately.
Thomas signed and inscribed the photo as follows:
On June 8, 1961, I made baseball history when I hit the 4th home run in succession in one inning by these 4 Milwaukee Braves players. First time this feat has ever been done in Major League Baseball. Frank Thomas The Original One.
I just realized that today is the anniversary of the feat, which occurred 59-years ago today. Funny how that worked out. The four players are: Eddie Mathews, Hank Aaron, Joe Adcock and Frank Thomas.
Finally, Thomas included a hand written note, as always, which reads:
Dear William,
Enclosed is the collectable picture that you ordered. The kids where the money goes, I thank you for them. I've enclosed my card with my address and phone number so when you get the picture, call me and let me know you received it. If I don't answer, just leave your name and phone number and I will call you back, ok?
Sincerely,
Frank Thomas
The Original One
1951-1966
I did call Thomas, and he picked up. It was just a brief conversation letting him know the photo came, and that I liked it. It was very quick and to the point. Still, he is a really nice guy.
I wrote to Thomas on April 20 and got the cards back on April 30, for a 10-day TAT. I paid his fee of $5/card and also $20 for the photo.
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