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05-19-2012, 10:54 AM
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Originally Posted by UFCSaint
Back in the day I used to send football cards to the Saints organization to get signed. I would always send a SASE along with a marker for them to use. I remember getting cards back from Eric Allen, Renaldo Turbull, Wayne Martin, Irv Smith, Willie Roaf, and even Jim Mora among others. Jim Everett was really good about signing cards too. The only one who never returned anything that I remember was Alex Molden. I think I tried 3 separate years. Funny story about Roaf, I sent him a really nice rookie card. He kept that one, and then sent back an cheap autographed Score card in it's place.
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What a story, that's funny about Roaf.
Used to mail all NFL teams when I was a kid, all the Saints ever sent me back was a schedule. Kansas City, Cleveland, and Buffalo used to send back stickers, schedules, even a poster from K.C. the year Joe Montana and Marcus Allen came to the team.
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05-19-2012, 11:55 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2007
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Originally Posted by Symbiote
What a story, that's funny about Roaf.
Used to mail all NFL teams when I was a kid, all the Saints ever sent me back was a schedule. Kansas City, Cleveland, and Buffalo used to send back stickers, schedules, even a poster from K.C. the year Joe Montana and Marcus Allen came to the team.
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Back in the early 80's the Saints organization sent me schedules, pictures, and a 45 record with an NFL song on one side and a really cheezy Saints song on the other. "We love those Saints...New Orleans Saints..." to the tune of "When the Saints go Marching In" I think.
Of course I was probably only 1 of 5 kids who actually mailed the franchise during those years....
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05-19-2012, 12:13 PM
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Repeat Offender ...
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: **** YOU, Goodell
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Yes ... and I have the restraining order to prove it ....
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05-19-2012, 02:19 PM
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: NYC
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Originally Posted by 0rion
How did you do it? I have some friends that own a restaurant/bar in Canton with an upstairs party room. I'd like to cook for some guys on the team during the HOF game week. I'm part of a competition BBQ team so they would definitely eat well. Not sure how to contact them. My wife works with a childhood friend of Lance Moore so maybe he could get in touch with Lance. I'm guessing the recievers would eat much less than say the O-Line.  |
in what it seems like a cool idea, there are what thousands of fans thinking something similar and are trying to contact the players. I'd just be happy they are playing in Canton.
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05-20-2012, 12:54 AM
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otis
Join Date: Mar 2005
Age: 46
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Yes.... what UFCSaint said..... send a very brief letter and a sase. Send it to the facility in metarie.
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05-20-2012, 01:34 AM
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Cogito Egro Sum
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Southwest Louisiana
Age: 26
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i talked to usama young on twitter thats my biggest accomplishment lol
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05-20-2012, 04:20 AM
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Veteran Starter
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Houston but from New Hampshire
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no one on the Saints, but Matt Bonner of the Spurs is from my hometown. my wife wrote him and got a signed pic for my birthday. it actually arrived the on the exact day.
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05-20-2012, 04:25 AM
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Age: 50
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im not sure about the contacting saints, but i would like your recipe, thanks lol
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05-20-2012, 04:37 AM
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TWO DAT!
Join Date: Jun 2004
Age: 34
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I've done I.T. for quite a few past and present players. All I can say is that if you don't treat them like everyday working folks like yourself, you'll be met with blank stares and awkward silence.
My best moments have been when you let them talk about their accomplishments on the field and augment their glory with how it affected you as a fan.
NEVER...EVER...bring up talking points from the taking heads on the media..if anything that causes friction. Its like criticizing someone about their job, when you have no idea.
I find that the best conversations with players are the ones that have absolutely nothing to do with football. Bonus if you can make them laugh while doing so...
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05-20-2012, 05:33 AM
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Pro-Bowler
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Texas via New Orleans and MS.
Age: 58
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Originally Posted by LtAldoRaine
During our 09 super bowl season I drunkenly messaged Jermon Bushrod, saying if we won the Super Bowl I'd buy him a round. After the SB he messaged me asking where his round was. He's good people. Still have those messages saved on my comp.
Sent via iPhone.
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Did u buy him a round ?
LOL
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05-20-2012, 11:22 PM
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The 1 Arm Receiver
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Hollywood Fl.(New Orleans in my heart)
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I am friends with coach Bono(former asst. st coach) who is now with jags. Met him at Gumbo Yayas in Jacksonville in 2010 and we have been in contact ever since. I also try and keep up with mr. Loomis. He put me in the team hotel in Indianapolis in 07 after reading my Stars and Stripes interview. Cool people.
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05-21-2012, 07:43 PM
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Veteran Starter
Join Date: Mar 2009
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I just want to find this thread later.
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05-21-2012, 07:55 PM
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Super Forum Fanatic
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 7,235
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Originally Posted by 0rion
How did you do it? I have some friends that own a restaurant/bar in Canton with an upstairs party room. I'd like to cook for some guys on the team during the HOF game week. I'm part of a competition BBQ team so they would definitely eat well. Not sure how to contact them. My wife works with a childhood friend of Lance Moore so maybe he could get in touch with Lance. I'm guessing the recievers would eat much less than say the O-Line. |
what bar? if the saints dont come i can always bring some high school linemen to eat....they can put away some food
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