Sports Autos TTM

My Basketball Successes

Alvan Adams - a 6'9" forward/center who was named the 1976 NBA Rookie of the Year as well as an All-Star that same season.  He played his entire 13 year career with the Phoenix Suns and averaged 14.1 pts. and 7 rebounds per game over that span.  Signed and personalized a 1977-78 Topps in 14 days c/o Home (Sent 5/19/08, Received 6/2/08).

Steve Alford - former Indiana Hoosiers great and current coach of the New Mexico University Lobos signed and personalized a 1990-91 Hoops and 1991-92 Upper Deck in 20 days c/o New Mexico University Athletic Dept. (Sent 7/10/07, Received 7/30/07).

Rick Barry - Hall of fame forward and the only player to ever lead the NCAA, ABA, and NBA in scoring. He scored more than 25,000 points in his career, was a 12 time All-Star and one of the 50 greatest players in NBA history. He signed and personalized a floorboard in 7 days c/o Home. I added a $10 donation to his church (Sent 7/10/07, Received 7/18/07).

Brandon Bass - former SEC Player of the Year while at LSU.  Signed a 2007 Upper Deck First Edition in 91 days c/o Dallas Mavericks (Sent 11/10/07, Received 2/9/08).

Mike Bibby - signed a 2008-09 Topps in 70 days c/o Atlanta Hawks (Sent 2/2/09, Received 4/13/09).  Mike Bibby - signed a 2000-01 Upper Deck Pros & Prospects in 14 days c/o Atlanta Hawks (Sent 4/3/08, Received 4/17/08).

Tom Boerwinkle - a 7'0" center who played his entire 10 year career with the Chicago Bulls.  He set a Bulls single game record with an amazing 37 rebounds against the Suns in 1970.  Signed and personalized a 1977-78 Topps in 14 days c/o Home, also added a nice note (Sent 5/19/08, Received 6/2/08).

Ron Boone - former ABA and NBA player who, at the time of his retirement, had the distinction of playing the most consecutive games of any player, a record later broke by AC Green.  Signed and personalized a 1977-78 Topps in 52 days c/o Home (Sent 5/19/08, Received 7/10/08).

Tom Boswell - a 6'9" forward/center who played for the Boston Celtics for 6 seasons.  He won a title with the team in 1976.  Signed a 1977-78 Topps in 11 days c/o Home (Sent 5/19/08, Received 5/30/08).

Lou Carnesecca - Hall of Fame coach of the St. John's Redmen.  He coached the university to 526 wins and 200 losses over 24 seasons and reached the post-season in every year he coached the team.  He was also the National Coach of the Year in 1983 and 1985.  He signed and inscribed a floor piece with his HOF yr. in 10 days c/o St. John's University Athletic Department (Sent 4/25/07, Received 5/5/07).

Ken Charles - guard who played for the Buffalo Braves and Atlanta Hawks.  Signed a 1977-78 Topps in 12 days c/o Home (Sent 5/19/08, Received 5/31/08).

Jim Chones - an All-American forward/center while at Marquette, he went on to win an NBA Championship with the Lakers in 1980.  Signed a 1977-78 Topps in 200 days c/o Home (Sent 5/19/08, Received 12/5/08).

Bob Dandridge - played 13 seasons in the NBA and averaged 18.5 points per game.  He was a 4 time All-Star and won two championships.  Signed a 1977-78 Topps in 12 days c/o Home (Sent 5/19/08, Received 5/31/08).

Adrian Dantley - signed a 1989-90 Hoops card in 30 days c/o Home (Sent 7/10/07, Received 8/9/07).

Boris Diaw - signed a 2007 Topps in 234 days c/o Phoenix Suns (Sent 3/19/07, Received 11/8/07).

Joe Dumars - former Detroit Pistons shooting/point guard who was elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2006.  He was known for his terrific defense and clutch scoring.  He was a 6 time All-Star, selected All-Defensive first team 4 times,  and won 2 championships with the Pistons.  He's now the Pistons' President of Basketball Operations.  He signed a floor piece and a 92-93 Fleer Ultra in 16 days c/o Detroit Pistons (Sent 4/18/07, Received 5/4/07).

Danny Ferry - Terrific outside shooting forward and excellent college player, the former #2 overall pick out of Duke University signed a '92-93 Upper Deck and a '92 Skybox in 158 days c/o Cleveland Cavaliers (Sent 4/2/07, Received 9/7/07).

Pau Gasol - solid all-around player signed a 2007 Upper Deck First Edition in 32 days c/o Memphis Grizzlies (Sent 11/10/07, Received 12/12/07).

Devean George - signed a 2007 Upper Deck First Edition in 156 days c/o Dallas Mavericks (Sent 11/10/07, Received 4/14/08).

Gail Goodrich - Hall of fame point guard who guided the Lakers to their first championship.  He was a 5 time All-Star and averaged 18.6 pts. per game for his career.  He signed a floorboard in 7 days c/o Home (Sent 7/11/07, Received 7/18/07).  Signed a 1977-78 Topps in 8 days c/o Home (Sent 5/19/08, Received 5/27/08).

Tim Hardaway - one of the league's best point guard's during his career.  He was a 5 time All-Star and was known for his deadly crossover dribble.  Signed a 2008-09 Topps in 16 days c/o Home (Sent 2/2/09, Received 2/18/09).

Devin Harris - Mavs point guard signed a 2007 Upper Deck First Edition in 32 days c/o Dallas Mavericks (Sent 12/31/07, Received 2/1/08).

Hersey Hawkins - former sweet shooting guard who played 13 seasons in the NBA.  Signed and personalized a 1989-'90 Hoops card in 8 days c/o home (Sent 12/31/07, Received 1/8/08).

Darnell Hillman - "Dr. Dunk" was a 6'9" forward who was known for his stylish dunks and oversized afro hairdo.  Signed and personalized a 1977-78 Topps in 14 days c/o Home, also added two signed index cards with his "Dr. Dunk" inscription (Sent 5/19/08, Received 6/2/08).

Lionel Hollins - played 10 seasons in the NBA and was an All-Star in 1977, the same year that he won a championship with the Portland Trailblazers.  Signed a 1977-78 Topps in 16 days c/o Home, also added an inscribed index card (Sent 5/19/08, Received 6/4/08).

Bobby Jones - signed and personalized a 1977-78 Topps in 17 days c/o Charlotte Christian School (Sent 5/19/08, Received 6/5/08).

Caldwell Jones - played 17 combined seasons in the ABA and NBA.  Was known as a defensvie specialist and holds the ABA record of blocked shots in a game with 12.  Signed a 1977-78 Topps in 11 days c/o Home (Sent 5/19/08, Received 5/30/08).

Chris Kaman - Clippers center who is having an excellent season, signed a 2007 Upper Deck First Edition in 66 days c/o Los Angeles Clippers (Sent 11/10/07, Received 1/15/08).

Steve Kerr - the most accurate 3 point shooter in leauge history and a key member of 5 championship teams throughout his career.  He signed a 90-91 Hoops, 92-93 Upper Deck, and a 00-01 Upper Deck in 151 days c/o Home (Sent 4/2/07, Received 8/31/07).

Jason Kidd - Mavericks point guard signed an 8x10 in 44 days c/o Dallas Mavericks (Sent 3/2/09, Received 4/15/09).

Brevin Knight - Veteran point guard signed a 2007 Topps in 98 days c/o Charlotte Bobcats (Sent 3/19/07, Received 6/25/07).

Kevin Kunnert - a 7'0" center who helped the Rockets to a Central Div. title in 1976-77.  Signed and personalized a 1977-78 Topps in 32 days c/o Home (Sent 5/19/08, Received 6/21/08).

Dan Majerle - "Thunder Dan" played 14 seasons in the NBA and was known for his thunderous dunks early in his career.  He eventually became a terrific outside shooter and was always dangerous behind the arc.  "Dan the Man" signed a 1992-93 Fleer Ultra and a '92-93 Upper Deck in 9 days c/o Majerle's Sports Grille (Sent 2/28/08, Received 3/8/08).

Kevin Martin - Guard signed a 2008-09 Topps in 54 days c/o Sacramento Kings (Sent 2/2/09, Received 3/28/09).

Jason McElwain  -  part of one of the most inspiring sports stories of 2006.  "J-Mac" was the autistic high school basketball team manager who drained six 3's and a 2 pt. basket in the final 4 minutes of his team's final home game.  His coach wanted to reward his dedication to the team and it was his only high school appearance.  Signed a 2007 Allen & Ginter's in 12 days c/o Home (Sent 8/27/07, Received 9/8/07).

John Mengelt - former guard who played 10 seasons in the NBA.  He earned the nickname "Crash" for his willingness to dive after loose balls.  Signed a 1977-78 Topps in 15 days c/o Home (Sent 5/19/08, Received 6/3/08).

Larry Nance - played 13 NBA seasons and was a 3 time All-Star as well as the first winner of the NBA Dunk Contest back in 1984.  Signed a 1992-93 Upper Deck, 92-93 Topps, and a 90-91 Hoops in 29 days c/o Cleveland Cavaliers (Sent 4/2/07, Received 5/1/07).

Swen Nater - a 6'11" center who was part of two NCAA championship teams while playing for John Wooden at UCLA.  He also went on to lead both the NBA and ABA in rebounding avergage per game.  Signed a 1977-78 Topps in 32 days c/o Home (Sent 5/19/08, Received 6/21/08).

Dirk Nowitzki - Dallas Mavericks all-star and my favorite basketball player signed an 8x10 c/o Dallas Mavericks (Received Feb. 2005).  This signed authentic jersey will be sent off for framing, along with the previously signed 8x10, and will be used as the centerpiece of my memorabilia collection.  He signed in 9 days c/o Dallas Mavericks (Sent 1/23/07, Received 2/1/07).  Signed a 2001-02 Topps in 31 days c/o Dallas Mavericks (Sent 11/10/07, Received 12/11/07).

Robert Parish - "The Chief" was a Hall of Fame center who was a 9 time All-Star and 4 time NBA Champion, he was also voted as a member of the NBA's 50 greatest players.  Signed a 1990 Hoops, 1991 Hoops, and 1992 Upper Deck in 10 days c/o Home (Sent 10/19/09, Received 10/29/09).

Billy Paultz - "The Whopper" was a 6'11" center who played in the ABA and NBA.  Signed and personalized a 1977-78 Topps in 68 days c/o Home, unfortunately he used a very light shapie, so the signature can barely be seen (Sent 5/19/08, Received 7/26/08).

Geoff Petrie - signed a 1977-78 Topps in 10 days c/o Sacramento Kings (Sent 4/1/08, Received 4/11/08).

Bob Pettit - one of the NBA's greatest players,  Bob was a dominating scorer and rebounder.  He averaged 26.4 pts and 16.2 reb a game throughout his 11 seasons.  He was the league MVP twice, an 11 time all-star, the NBA Rookie of the Year,  and an all-star game legend.  He was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1971 and is known as the player who helped revolutionize the "power forward" position.  Signed my floorboard with the blue sharpie I included in 11 days c/o Home (Sent 4/5/07, Received 4/16/07).

Earl Tatum - former guard who played 4 seasons in the NBA.  He was a prolific scorer and rebounder while in college at Marquette.  Signed and personalized a 1977-78 Topps in 14 days c/o Home, plus added one of the best notes that I've ever received back (Sent 5/19/08, Received 6/2/08).

Jason Terry - the 2008-09 Sixth Man of the Year signed an 8x10 in 221 days c/o Dallas Mavericks (Sent 3/19/09, Received 10/26/09).

Dave Twardzik - former point guard in the ABA and NBA and is currently the assistant general manager of the Orlando Magic.  Signed a 1977-78 Topps in 11 days c/o Home (Sent 5/19/08, Received 5/30/08).

Jan Van Breda Kolff - signed a 1977-78 Topps in 17 days c/o Home (Sent 5/19/08, Received 6/5/08).

Lenny Wilkens - elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame as a player in 1989 and as a coach in 1998.  He was a 9 time All-Star and is the NBA's career leader in coaching wins and losses with a 1332-1155 record over 32 seasons.  He signed and inscribed a floor piece with his HOF yrs., a 91-92 Hoops card, and added his own signed '96 Topps Stars card in 11 days c/o Home (Sent 4/23/07, Received 5/4/07).

John Wooden - one of the most influential coaches to ever step foot on a basketball court.  Coach Wooden won 10 national championships at UCLA.  As a player, he was a three time All-Amercian guard at Perdue University.  He was enshrined into the basketball hall of fame as both a player and a coach.  His legacy will forever be remembered, and he is definitely a genuinely good person.  He signed and personalized my floorboard, added two additional photos of himself as a player and coach, and added his signed inspriational business card.  This success took 7 days c/o Home, and already ranks among the favorites of my collection because how much Coach Wooden meant to the game.  I highly suggest sending to him if you're a historian of basketball, or sports in general.  He is considered the greatest college coach ever (Sent 4/2/07, Received 4/9/07).