2024 National Free Signer - JT Thomas

According to pro-football-reference.com, there were three football players with the name JT Thomas.  One of them was one of the free signers at the National. 

I had picked this 1978 Topps football card up from the same vendor with the signers cards, but was in line for one of the other free guys while Michael got Thomas for me.  So, I didn't actually meet Thomas.

Thomas (b. 1951) played professionally from 1973 to 1977 and 1979 to 1982 for the Steelers and Broncos.  He had 20 interceptions in his career.  He won the Super Bowl with the Steelers in 1974, 1975 and 1979.

TTM Success - Rocky Bleier

When I went to my continuing ed conference this past December in Las Vegas, Rocky Bleier was the keynote speaker.  I obviously didn;t have any of his cards with me (I also didn't get an opportunity to speak to him), but while I listened to his speech, I went on Ebay and bought a couple of his cards.

Bleier gave a great speech, and I was happy to add some autographs from him after the fact.

Bleier (b. 1946) played pro football from 1968 to 1980 for the Steelers.  He had 3,865 rushing yards (23 touch downs) and 1,294 receiving yards (2 touch downs) in his career.  He won the Super Bowl four times (1974, 1975, 1978 and 1979).

I mailed to Bleier on December 13 and got the cards back on December 24, for an 11-day TAT.

TTM Success - Ed Bradley

I don't collect football cards at all, but I thought it would be cool to try another football guy recently, but this time, it was one a little closer to home.  Well, a lot closer to home.  I thought it would be cool to try to get a couple cards signed from Ed Bradley, since I went to school with his daughter since the third grade.

Bradley (b. 1950) played in the NFL from 1972 to 1978 for the Steelers, Seahawks and 49ers.  He was a part of the Super Bowl IX and X champion Steelers.

I got Bradley's address from his daughter, Jennifer, who I have known since the third grade, and graduated with.  Class of 1998!!  I mailed to Bradley on April 20 and got the signed cards back on May 4, for a 14-day TAT.  I also got a nice note from Mr. Bradley, which was a nice touch!

Thanks for the help with the TTM request, Jennifer!