Sports Autos TTM

Welcome to Sports Autos TTM!  My name is Chad and this site is devoted to listing my daily successes and failures from the awesome hobby of collecting autographs through the mail.  I primarily write to current and retired athletes from the sports of baseball, football, and basketball.  I use Harvey Mieselman's Ultimate Address List for all my requests c/o Home, and I do not sell any of my autographs.  If you have any questions, feel free to e-mail me at Chad@sportsautosttm.com .

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RECENT RETURNS

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Andruw Jones  (Signed a Rangers 8x10 in 17 days c/o Texas Rangers)

Hank Blalock  (Signed a 2008 Upper Deck in 139 days c/o Texas Rangers spring training)

Mike Maddux  (Primarily a reliever during his 15 big league seasons.  He is now the pitching coach of the Rangers.  Signed a 1988 Topps in 140 days c/o Texas Rangers spring training)

  

Update:  Nice mailday today as I was able to get Ryan Braun and Aubrey Huff on set cards.  Also, a thanks goes out to Ryan of Big R's Autographs for a trade that brought me a signed 2004 Topps Total Gary Sheffield card for my set.  Thanks Ryan!

Ryan Braun  (One of the best young talents in the game, signed a 2007 Topps '52 in 13 days c/o Milwaukee Brewers)

Aubry Huff  (Signed and personalized a 2004 Topps Total in 13 days c/o Baltimore Orioles)

Evan Frederickson  (Brewers pitching prospect signed a 2008 Tristar Prospects Plus in 54 days c/o Wisconsin Timber Rattlers.  I have an extra signed duplicate of this card that I will give away.  Just e-mail me to let me know you want it and I'll give you my address to send a SASE for it)

David Hernandez  (Orioles pitching prospect signed a 2007 Frederick Keys team set card in 12 days c/o Norfolk Tides)

Jason Berken  (Signed a 2007 Frederick team set card in 12 days c/o Baltimore Orioles)

Alex Liddi  (Mariners prospect signed a 2009 Bowman in 12 days c/o High Desert Mavericks)

Logan Johnson  (Signed a 2008 Kannapolis team set card in 10 days c/o Winston-Salem Dash)

Santo Luis  (Signed a 2008 Kannapolis team set card in 10 days c/o Winston-Salem Dash)

Anthony Carter  (Signed a 2008 Kannapolis team set card in 12 days c/o Winston-Salem Dash)

Earl Weaver  (Hall of Fame manager signed my Rawlings Official Major League Baseball in 57 days c/o Home, I included a $25 donation to the Miami Children's Hospital)

Buster Posey  (Giants catching prospect signed a 2008 Razor in 47 days c/o San Jose Giants) 

Fu-Te Ni  (Tigers pitching prospect signed a 2009 Bowman in 16 days c/o Toledo Mud Hens, check out his signature!)

Pat McAnaney  (Diamondbacks pitching prospect signed and personalized a 2009 Bowman in 28 days c/o Visalia Rawhide)

Bob McCrory  (Orioles pitching prospect signed a 2007 Frederick Keys team set card in 7 days c/o Norfolk Tides)

Adam Mills  (Red Sox prospect signed a 2009 Bowman in 26 days c/o Portland Sea Dogs)

Wilin Rosario  (Rockies prospect signed a 2009 Bowman in 26 days c/o Modesto Nuts)

Alfredo Figaro  (Tigers pitching prospect signed a 2009 Bowman in 26 days c/o Erie SeaWolves)

Casper Wells  (Tigers prospect signed a 2007 Lakeland team set card in 75 days c/o Erie SeaWolves)

Beamer Weems  (Padres prospect signed a 2008 Razor in 44 days c/o Lake Elsinore Storm)

Update:  I just wanted to thank Jimmy, a fellow member of Sportsgraphing.com, for working with me on a 50/50 for Dallas Cowboys Hall of Famer, Roger Staubach.  I'm thrilled to add this 8x10 to my collection!

Concepcion Rodriguez  (Braves prospect signed a 2009 Bowman in 5 days c/o Mississippi Braves)

Roberto Alomar  (Future Hall of Fame second baseman who was selected to 12 straight All-Star games, won 10 Gold Gloves, won 4 Silver Slugger awards, and was a 2 time World Series Champion.  He signed a 2004 Topps Total in 10 days c/o Home, unfortunately it will smudged)

Doug Jones  (Dominating reliever who finished his career with 303 saves, a 3.30 ERA, and was selected to 5 All-Star games.  He signed my two cards and included 9 signed of his own.  Signed a 1990 Leaf, '90 Bowman, '90 Score, '91 Leaf, '91 Fleer, '91 Fleer Ultra, '91 Upper Deck, '91 Topps, '93 Stadium Club, '93 Upper Deck, and a testimony card in 248 days c/o Home)

Bobby Thomson  (Famous for hitting one of the most memorable homeruns in baseball history, "The Shot Heard Round the World."  Mr. Thomson signed and personalized an 8x10 photo of his "shot" and included the famous inscription as well as date it happened in 10 days c/o Home)

Tommy Giles  (Dodgers prospect signed and personalized a 2007 Great Lakes team set card in 42 days c/o Inland Empire 66ers, he has since been called up to the Chattanooga Lookouts.  I have an extra unpersonalized autograph of this same card that I will give to the first person to e-mail me.  All you have to do is send a SASE for it)

Danny Espinosa  (Nationals prospect signed and personalized a 2008 Razor in 40 days c/o Potomac Nationals)

Update:  Happy Father's Day to all you dads, and dads-to-be, out there.  Hope you all have a great one!  I also wanted to show off the newest addition to my memorabilia collection.  I sent my signed Dirk Nowitzki jersey and 8x10 off to be framed by Sports Displays.com and it came back looking fantastic.  I won the framing project from one of their Ebay Auctions, and I strongly recommend checking them out if you have jersey framing needs.

Update:  I was recently informed by someone that they've had problems viewing my site this week.  He informed me that he's been using FireFox and can only view a limited amt. of the site.  If anyone else has had a problem, would you mind e-mailing me to let me know.  Thanks alot.

Mike Baab  (Offensive lineman who played for the Browns, Patriots, and Chiefs over his 11 seasons.  Signed a 1991 Fleer, 1992 Fleer, and 1992 Pro Set in 37 days c/o Home)

Jonathan Waltenbury  (Twins prospect signed a 2009 Bowman in 18 days c/o Beloit Snappers)

Nelson Perez  (Cubs prospect signed a 2009 Bowman in 18 days c/o Peoria Chiefs)

Update:  Sorry for not being able to post the past two days successes, but there was a problem with my website provider and I wasn't able to add content until this afternoon.  Today's successes are actually a combination of the last three days returns.  And also, the winner of the Aaron Poreda card was Alan D.  Thanks to all of you whe e-mailed requesting it.

Curtis Granderson  (This signed and personalized 8x10 was from a 50/50 with a member of Sportsgraphing.Com.  It commemorates his big year last season when he hit over 20 homeruns, 20 doubles, 20 triples, and 20 steals)

Jeremy Moore  (Local athlete who plays outfield in the Angels organization.  Signed a Future Star 8x10 photo in 23 days c/o Rancho Cucamonga Quakes.  Please visit their site, http://www.futurestarphotos.com/ and check out their wide selection of minor league photos)

Chase D'Arnaud  (Pirates prospect signed a 2008 Tristar Prospects Plus in 40 days c/o West Virginia Power)

Edgar Osuna  (Braves pitching prospect signed a 2009 Bowman in 17 days c/o Myrtle Beach Pelicans)

Brent Strom  (Former pitcher who had his best season in 1976 when he won 12 games and had a 3.29 ERA for the Padres.  Signed a 1974, '76, and '78 Topps in 29 days c/o Home)

Omar Olivares  (Former pitcher who won 77 games over his 12 seasons.  Signed a 2002 Topps in 255 days c/o Home in Puerto Rico)

Jeremy Beckham  (Signed and personalized a 2008 Razor in 10 days c/o Bowling Green Hot Rods)

Sam Freeman  (Cardinals pitching prospect who was recently called up to Double A Springfield.  Signed a 2009 Bowman in 18 days c/o Palm Beach Cardinals, also added a nice note)

Seth Garrison  (Red Sox pitching prospect signed a 2009 Bowman in 16 days c/o Salem Red Sox)

Ryan Tucker  (Marlins pitcher signed a 2009 Bowman Draft Picks & Prospects in 124 days c/o Florida Marlins spring training)

Update:  Today's giveaway is for a 2008 Justifiable Aaron Poreda card signed in blue sharpie.  I will randomly select a winner, so e-mail me if you'd like to have the card.  I'll announce the winner during tomorrow's update and then that person will need to send me a SASE for the card.  Aaron is a pitcher in the White Sox system and was recently called up to Chicago.

Phil Nevin  (Signed a 2006 Topps Heritage and 2007 Topps Heritage in 14 days c/o Orange County Flyers where he is the manager)

Ben Lasater  (Marlins prospect signed and personalized a 2009 Bowman in 14 days c/o Greensboro Grasshoppers)

Jon Mark Owings  (Braves prospect signed a 2009 Bowman in 14 days c/o Myrtle Beach Pelicans)

Michael Cisco  (Phillies prospect signed a 2009 Bowman in 14 days c/o Clearwater Threshers)

Stolmy Pimentel  (Red Sox pitching prospect signed a 2009 Bowman in 16 days c/o Greenville Drive)

Jesse Darcy  (Rays prospect signed a 2009 Bowman in 16 days c/o Charlotte Stone Crabs)

Don Blackmon  (Former Patriots linebacker signed and personalized a 1987 Topps in 32 days c/o Home)

Update:  I've added a page that shows the scans of my 2007 Justifiable 50 card signed set.  I've obtained 49/50 cards so far and only need Red Sox prospect, Che-Hsuan Lin.  I have someone working on trying to get him in-person for me, so hopefully that will work out and I'll be able to complete the set soon.  I will also be adding pages showing the scans of my 2006 Topps '52 and 2007 Topps '52 sets, as well as a a page showing all of the HOF inscribed baseballs I've obtained.  To avoid cluttering up my Navigation bar with so many signed set links, I will be making one Signed Set link on my NAV bar and then have the different sets listed on the page so you can easily click on them and be taken to whatever set you might want to see.  I like to keep with my theme of keeping my site simple and easy to navigate.  That's all for today, good luck with all your collections!

Aaron Poreda  (Recently called up by the White Sox, he signed a 2008 Justifiable in 32 days c/o Birmingham Barons)

Neftali Feliz  (Rangers pitching prospect signed a 2009 Bowman in 14 days c/o Oklahoma City RedHawks)

Will Smith  (Angels pitching prospect signed a 2009 Bowman in 14 days c/o Cedar Rapids Kernels)

Cole Rohrbough  (Braves pitching prospect signed a 2007 Just Rookies Preview in 12 days c/o Myrtle Beach Pelicans)

Esmil Rogers  (Rockies pitching prospect signed a 2009 Bowman in 12 days c/o Tulsa Drillers)

Alex Buchholz  (Reds prospect signed a 2009 Bowman in 12 days c/o Sarasota Reds)

Cristian Beltre  (Diamondbacks pitching prospect signed a 2009 Bowman in 12 days c/o Visalia Rawhide)

Omar Vizquel  (Definitely one of my favorite returns ever as I'm a huge Texas Rangers fan, and I also greatly appreciate Omar's contributions to the game throughout his HOF worthy career.  Signed and personalized an 8x10 "To my buddy, Chad" and also signed a 2004 Topps Total set card and a 2007 Fleer in 14 days c/o Texas Rangers)

Brandon McCarthy  (Rangers pitcher signed an 8x10 in 14 days c/o Texas Rangers, get well soon Brandon!)

Drew Stubbs  (Always a great success from this local star!  Drew signed two different 8x10's in 11 days c/o Louisville Bats)

Parker Frazier  (Rockies pitching prospect signed and personalized a 2009 Bowman in 11 days c/o Asheville Tourists)

Brett Anderson  (Signed a 2008 Justifiable in 22 days c/o Oakland A's, unfortunately it was signed with a fading silver sharpie so the graph is kinda hard to see)

Hank Conger  (Angels catching prospect signed a 2008 Tristar Projections and 2007 Tristar Prospects Plus Protential in 30 days c/o Arkansas Travelers)

Tim Biakabutuka  (Former Michigan Wolverine and Carolina Panthers running back signed a 2000 Bowman in 29 days c/o Home)

Paul Farren  (Offensive tackle who played for the Cleveland Browns in 27 days c/o Home)

Matt Harrison  (Rangers pitcher signed an 8x10 in 13 days c/o Texas Rangers)

Patrick Ryan  (Padres pitching prospect didn't sign my 09 Bowman, but returned a signed 2008 Hunstiville team set card.  He wrote a letter back stating that his agent will not allow him to sign the Bowman for some reason.  Signed in 10 days c/o West Tennesee Diamond Jaxx)

Yefri Carvajal  (Padres prospect signed a 2009 Bowman in 10 days c/o Lake Elsinore Storm)

Will Atwood  (Nationals pitching prospect signed and personalized a 2009 Bowman in 10 days c/o Potomac Nationals)

Jake Goldberg  (Mets prospect signed a 2009 Bowman in 10 days c/o Savannah Sand Gnats)

Kyeong Kang  (Talented Rays prospect signed a 2009 Bowman in both English and Korean, cool sig!  Signed in 10 days c/o Bowling Green Hot Rods)

Marc Rzepczynski  (Blue Jays pitching prospect signed a 2009 Bowman in 10 days c/o New Hampshire Fisher Cats)

Ehire Adrianza  (Giants prospect signed a 2009 Bowman in 12 days c/o Augusta GreenJackets.  Unfortunately, the card returned to me was not my 09 Bowman because this one was extremely poorly prepped.  You can't tell by the scan, but there is a horrible haze on the card that won't come off.  I still appreciate the autograph, just wish the card would have been prepped better)

Mitch Atkins  (Cubs pitching prospect signed a 2007 Daytona Cubs team set card in 31 days c/o Iowa Cubs)

Curt Smith  (St. Louis Cardinals prospect signed and personalized a 2009 Bowman in 9 days c/o Springfield Cardinals)

Don Wakamatsu  (Former Texas Rangers coach and current manager of the Seattle Mariners signed two different Birmingham Barons minor league cards and added a signed card of his own, also added a very nice thank you note on his stationary.  Signed in 37 days c/o Seattle Mariners)

Luis Segovia - failure - (Red Sox prospect returned my 08 Lancaster team set card unsigned)

Justin Greene  (Speedy outfielder in the White Sox system signed a 2009 Bowman in 8 days c/o Kannapolis Intimidators)

Bryan Petersen  (Marlins prospect signed a 2009 Bowman in 8 days c/o Jacksonville Suns)

Update:  I've added a page devoted to the 2007 Just Rookies signed set that I just completed.  Check it out.

Ian Snell  (Pitcher signed a 2009 Upper Deck and a 2009 Topps Heritage in 26 days c/o Pittsburgh Pirates)

Tyson Brummett  (Phillies pitching prospect signed and personalized a 2009 Bowman Prospects in 7 days c/o Reading Phillies)

Michael Stutes  (Another Phillies pitching prospect signed a 2009 Bowman Prospects in 7 days c/o Reading Phillies)

Jose Duran  (Brewers prospect signed a 2009 Bowman Prospects in 7 days c/o Wisconsin Timber Rattlers)

Luis Sumoza  (Braves prospect signed a 2009 Bowman Prospects in 7 days c/o Rome Braves)

Wilson Ramos  (Twins prospect signed a 2009 Bowman Prospects in 7 days c/o New Britain Rock Cats)

Jordan Walden  (Angels pitching prospect signed a 2009 Bowman Prospects in 7 days c/o Arkansas Travelers)

Ernie Johnson  (Pitched for 9 seasons and was on the 1957 Milwaukee Braves World Series championship team.  Signed and personalized a 1959 and 1960 Topps in 19 days c/o Home)

Steve Foucault  (Pitched for the Rangers, Royals and Tigers.  Signed and personalized a 1974 and 1978 Topps in days c/o Evansville Otters where he is the pitching coach)

Lawrence Taylor  (Hall of Fame linebacker signed a 1989 Pro Set and 1991 Fleer Ultra in 19 days c/o Pro Football Hall of Fame)

Quentin Coryatt  (Former hard hitting linebacker from Texas A&M, he went on to play in the NFL for the Colts and Cowboys.  Signed a 1992 Upper Deck in 24 days c/o Home)

Update:  Thanks to a 50/50 with a member on Sportsgraphing.com, I was able to complete the signed 65 card set of 2007 Just Rookies.  I'll put that on my list to add to the site.

Cris Dishman  (Two time Pro Bowl cornerback who finished his career with 43 interceptions and 3 touchdowns.  He is now a secondary coach for the San Diego Chargers.  Signed a 1991 Fleer Ultra and 1992 Pro Set in 21 days c/o San Diego Chargers)

Bryan Cox  (Three time Pro Bowl and All-Pro selection at linebacker, Bryan was a memeber of the New England Patriots Super Bowl XXXVI championship team.  He is now the defensive line coach for the Cleveland Browns.  Signed a 1992 Fleer in 22 days c/o Cleveland Browns)

Dan Alexander  (Tackle and guard who played 13 seasons for the Jets, he also went to two Pro Bowls.  Signed and personalized a 1982 Topps in 23 days c/o Home)

Kevin Pucetas  (Giants pitching prospect signed a 2008 Razor in 24 days c/o Fresno Grizzlies)

Art Ceccarelli  (Pitched for the Kansas City Athletics, Orioles and Cubs.  Signed and personalized a 1958 Topps and 1960 Topps in 17 days c/o Home)

Mike Tyson  (Infielder who played for the Cardinals and Cubs.  Signed a 1974, '75, 7'6, and '81 Topps in 17 days c/o Home)

Update:  I'd like to send a special thank you out to my collecting pal in Kansas, Mark M.  He has been doing some in-person graphing in the Northern League and he graciously sent me signed cards of former big leaguers, Felix Jose and Ken Harvey.  Thanks alot Mark, I definitely appreciate them!  Also, I meant to do this last week, but I wanted to send a special congratulations out to Frank Hipolito, of Snail Mail Autographs, and his family as they welcomed into the world a new baby girl, Paige Hipolito.  Congratulations Frank and family!

Tyson Ross  (A's pitching prospect signed a 2008 Razor in 23 days c/o Stockton Ports)

Jason Place  (Red Sox prospect signed and personalized a 2008 Lancaster JetHawks team set card in 15 days c/o Salem Red Sox)

Andy LaRoche  (My second return from Andy this week.  He signed a 2007 Topps '52 rookie card in 9 days c/o Pittsburgh Pirates)

Frank Thomas  (The "original one" was a 3 time All-Star who finished his 16 year career with 286 homeruns.  Signed a 1960 Topps and added his own personalized card in 7 days c/o Home.  He added a lengthy note about the charity he will be giving my $5 fee to)

Dan Fife  (Pitched in 14 games for the Twins over two seasons.  Signed a 1974 Topps in 16 days c/o Home)

Roman Mejias  (Outfielder who played for the Red Sox, Astros, and Pirates.  His best season came as an Astro when he hit .286 with 24 homeruns.  Signed a 1959 Topps in 16 days c/o Home)

Gary Sutherland  (Infielder who played for 7 different teams in his 13 seasons.  Signed a 1968, '72, '75, and '76 Topps in 16 days c/o Home)

Harry Carson  (Hall of Fame linebacker who played for the New York Giants.  Signed a 1987 Topps in 21 days c/o Harry Carson Inc.)

Update:  I don't normally post memorabilia that I get from trades or 50/50's, but I have to post these two 8x10's I got back from a fellow member of Sportsgraphing.Com.  Kidk helped me out with a 50/50 of the Texas Rangers and was able to get me signed 8x10's of Hank Blalock and Chris Davis.   And in another deal with a member on the site, I was able to obtain and in-person signed 1986 Sports Illustrated of one of my all-time favorites, Larry Bird!!

Andy LaRoche  (Signed a 2009 Topps Heritage in 22 days c/o Pittsburgh Pirates)

Jeremy Beckham  (The brother of 2008's #1 overall pick, Tim Beckham.  Jeremy signed and personalized a 2008 Bowman Draft Picks & Prospects and a 2008 Tristar Prospects Plus in 26 days c/o Bowling Green Hot Rods)

Adam Pettyjohn  (Signed a 2001 Bowman, 2002 Bowman Heritage, and 2003 Donruss Team Heroes in 13 days c/o Louisville Bats)

TJ Large  (Signed a 2008 Lancaster Jethawks team set card in 14 days c/o Portland Sea Dogs)

George Culver  (Threw a no-hitter against the Phillies as a member of the Reds in 1968.  Signed a 1968, '70, '73, and '74 Topps in 15 days c/o Home, also added a personalized index card with his no hitter date)

Rich Hebner  (Played 18 seasons in the big leagues and won a World Series title with the Pirates in 1971.  Signed a 1973, '78, '84, and '86 Topps in 15 days c/o Frederick Keys where he is the manager)

Lerrin LaGrow  (Pitched 10 seasons and saw action as a starter and reliever.  Over his career, he won 34 games and had 54 saves.  Signed a 1974, '75, '76, and '80 Topps in 15 days c/o Home)

Andy Sonnanstine  (Signed a 2008 Topps Heritage in 13 days c/o Tampa Bay Rays)

Dick Green  (Infiedler who played on three World Series championship teams.  Signed a 1969, 1975, and 1973 Topps in 14 days c/o Home)

Doug Betters  (Former defensive end who was the 1983 NFL Defensive Player of the Year.  Signed and personalized a 1985 Topps and 1987 Topps in 20 days c/o Home)

Update:   Today's autograph giveaways are now gone.  KCRoyals fan, I got your request on my guestbook, now just e-mail me at Chad@sportsautosttm.com, and I'll give you my address to send your SASE to.  The Jhoulys Chacin autograph has been spoken for, but I'm waiting to hear back from the winner.  If, for some reason, he doesn't reply then I will contact the next person who e-mailed me for it.  And now for the results from the poll question I've had up.  Do you collect autographs of minor league baseball players?  72% of you said yes, 6% said no, and 22% said it depends on the player.  New poll is now up.

Gill Fenerty  (Former New Orleans Saints running back signed a 1991 Fleer and 1992 Fleer in 17 days c/o Home.  I have duplicate autographs of both cards that I will give away to two different people.  Just e-mail me and let me know you want one and I'll reply with my address so you can send a SASE for it)

Jake Mucyo  (Signed and personalized a 2007 Daytona Cubs team set card in 22 days c/o Daytona Cubs)

Wayne Granger  (Pitched 9 seasons and recorded 108 saves, 35 wins, and a 3.14 ERA.  Signed a 1970 Topps, 1974 Topps, and 1976 Topps in 13 days c/o Home)

Pete Rose  (I've been seeing the returns for Rose, so I had to try for myself.  Is it real or not?  "Signed" a 1987 Topps in 14 days c/o Field Of Dreams)

Jhoulys Chacin  (Rockes pitching prospect signed a 2008 Justifiable in 16 days c/o Tulsa Drillers.  I have a duplicate autograph of this card that I will give away to the first person to e-mail me and request it)

Blake Maxwell  (Red Sox pitching prospect signed a 2008 Lancaster JetHawks team set card in 11 days c/o Portland Sea Dogs)

Richie Lentz  (Red Sox pitching prospect signed a 2008 Lancaster JetHawks team set card in 11 days c/o Portland Sea Dogs)

Rich Morales  (Infielder who played for the White Sox and Padres.  Signed a 1970 Topps and 1974 Topps in 12 days c/o Home)

Horace Clarke  (Gritty second baseman who played 10 seasons for the Yankees.  Signed a 1973 Topps and 1974 Topps in 12 days c/o Home)

Bob Heise  (Utility infielder who played parts of 11 seasons in the majors.  Signed a 1970, 1974, and 1975 Topps in 12 days c/o Home, also included a note about his grandson who shares my name)

Dave Morehead  (Pitched for the Red Sox and Royals over eight seasons and won 40 games.  Signed a 1968 Topps and 1971 Topps in 12 days c/o Home)

Terry Puhl  (Longtime Astros outfielder who finished his career with a .280 average and 217 steals, he was also an All-Star in 1978.  Signed a 1988 Score, 1990 Fleer, and 1990 Score in 132 days c/o Home)

Vagas Ferguson  (All-American running back for the Notre Dame Irish, and he went on to play in the NFL for the Patriots, Browns, and Oilers.  Signed a 1982 Topps in 16 days c/o Home, also included a very nice note back to me)

Mike Farr  (Wide receiver who played 3 seasons for the Detroit Lions.  Signed a 1992 Fleer in 16 days c/o Home)

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