Anyone ever send letters to sports teams???

[Fishhead]

Just sent off two letters last week hoping to recieve something in return to give to Billsfan(BILLS) and a buddy(EAGLES).


Recieved packages back this week.


BUFFAL0-----an 8x10 phote, schedules, stickers, and a VERY NICE TICKET HOLDER with 5oth anniversary on it.


PHILLY-----schedules, autographed photo of mascot, 3 keychains, and a nice hand towell with nice insigna on it.


Will present the gifts to both parties today.





Sending pic of BILLS HOLDER to JJGOLD so he can post picture

[ngates815]

I sent some to some NBA teams last year. Got a nice Derrick Rose picture, OJ mayo picture, I just sent Emails though, no letters.

[ronald]

Sent a letter to Kevin Millar when he was with the Marlins. Asked him for $250 because he fukked me out of a winning wager. Couldn't score the runner from 3rd with less than 2 outs. Was pissed.

[Fishhead]

From Bills headquarters......

[JerseyShop101]

FH,

Great stuff!

I don't mean to go OT, but you just reminded me- with Christmas only four months away, maybe this info could help someone who volunteers or helps with community service:

Like you said, contacting the different sports teams are a great and FREE way to get teams' sports items. But, not for just sports fans looking to maybe get some freebies for themselves, but for anyone that volunteers, or runs, or helps out any community group or public service type of organization (little league or any other school teams, girls/boy scouts, handicapped children, etc, etc.), there are a lot of companies willing to help you. Every comapny has a Public Relations Rep, these people ARE YOUR FRIENDS!

I used to volunteer and run the annual Christmas parties for children, I would send letters to just about every company I could think of. I was surprised to learn that a lot of companies actually have Donation/Charity departments. Again, as long as its for a school/league or a nonprofit organization they are usually willing to help, a lot of them will send you something.

I used to just stick to the local area for movie theater tickets, comedy show/monster truck/different special event tickets. But then a PR rep told me to think bigger than that- The Carolina Panthers sent me 2 game tickets, schedules and calendars. Charlotte Motor Speedway sent me all kinds of NASCAR items (pens/cofee mugs/magnets, and most importantly a PR contact to get (2) free NASCAR Pit passes!). I sent letters to the different airlines and received free airline tickets! Sandals Vacation sent me (2) all inclusive free vacations! (which I gave away with the free airline ticket vouchers). Toys-R-Us, Circuit City, etc., etc. You have to ask early though and AUG/SEP is a good time to start, as most companies have a limit on how much they can give away each year.

Maybe this could help someone!

[sundin4prez]

who do you contact from the teams?.. what do you say in the letter/email... i could go for some free stuff from the maple leafs

[JerseyShop101]

who do you contact from the teams?.. what do you say in the letter/email... i could go for some free stuff from the maple leafs

I always just called and talked to the "Public Relations" Representative and asked if they could send me anything. Sometimes they would need a request in writing but other times they just asked me for my address.

You could just tell them that you are a huge Maple Leafs fan and was wondering if there was any way to get some (free) Maple Leaf memorabilia or items.

[Patrick McIrish]

Good post Jersey.


As for topic I never wrote letters but got arrested once waiting at One Buc Place for Steve DeBerg when he threw a pick-6 the other way with 7 seconds left on the clock. Of course I had Bucs +11 and we lost by 13 after the INT. When you're drunk those OL don't look so big....

[craig4nr]

Sent a letter to Kevin Millar when he was with the Marlins. Asked him for $250 because he fukked me out of a winning wager. Couldn't score the runner from 3rd with less than 2 outs. Was pissed.

Don't leave us in suspense man. Did you get your money?

[Sawyer]

I sent a letter to St. Louis Cardinals after getting swept at home by Houston Astros.

2 words..

First word was starting with F
Second word was starting with Y

[Fishhead]

Good post Jersey.


As for topic I never wrote letters but got arrested once waiting at One Buc Place for Steve DeBerg when he threw a pick-6 the other way with 7 seconds left on the clock. Of course I had Bucs +11 and we lost by 13 after the INT. When you're drunk those OL don't look so big....

[Richkas]

Just sent off two letters last week hoping to recieve something in return to give to Billsfan(BILLS) and a buddy(EAGLES).


Recieved packages back this week.


BUFFAL0-----an 8x10 phote, schedules, stickers, and a VERY NICE TICKET HOLDER with 5oth anniversary on it.


PHILLY-----schedules, autographed photo of mascot, 3 keychains, and a nice hand towell with nice insigna on it.


Will present the gifts to both parties today.





Sending pic of BILLS HOLDER to JJGOLD so he can post picture

I never really thought about it. Great idea Fish

[mdemps9190]

Yeah this is a good idea, but what do you say and how do you get this information, say if I want to do this for the Padres, could someone help me out?

[Dirty Sanchez]

Depends how pathetic you sound in your letters...if you sound like one of those adult losers who push kids out of the way for autographs to sell you'll probably get the magnetic schedule and media guide because they'll got a million of them. The high quality stuff goes to sick kids, disabled vets, etc.

[Ralphie1412]

Yes.......and then I turned 11.

FH very very sad at your age to be doing this. Please tell me u didnt beg for autographs.

[Dirty Sanchez]

BINGO Hearing adults pulling that stuff is kind of messed up, but seeing what some guys pull around here it shouldn't surprise
me

[ProfaneReality]

fishhead always looking for the freebies, from now on i will call you fishberg

[Fishhead]

Yes.......and then I turned 11.

FH very very sad at your age to be doing this. Please tell me u didnt beg for autographs.

Ok, so I spent 3.54 minutes writing a two letters and sending them off so I could give two people some enjoyment with some nice surprise gifts ..................you're the sad one I'm afraid.

[JerseyShop101]

Yeah this is a good idea, but what do you say and how do you get this information, say if I want to do this for the Padres, could someone help me out?

I'd call PETCO Park and ask to speak to the PR rep. Then just be honest and tell them your very ill son is a huge Padre's fan, and with all the hospital expenses you can't afford to buy any Padres Pennants, Caps, items, yada yada yada.....just kidding!

Just talk to the PR Rep and see if he/she can send you anything. Some have a lot of pull on what they can give.

You want to know who gets the really great FREE stuff, like luxury boxes, hotels, free golf, etc,etc? THE RICH! A lot of stars- singers, bands, etc, get tons of free perks because the hotels/arenas/etc get exposure by the celebrity attending their event or place of business. So giving some of us poor folk lol some of these lesser items is usually a piece of cake.

[Boscoe]

sounds like a hoarder's dream....

[big joe 1212]

Where the gifts really worth the time to write letters?

The gifts aren't worth the price of a stamp!

[3PtShooter]

use to do this when i was a kid, got addresses from street and smiths , tons of bumber stickers photo's schedules etc etc best was one of those small wooden baseball bat pens fron the indians, as i remember the celtics use to send the same thing every year

[Boscoe]

Why not buy them a pizza with points? What adult in their right mind would want an autographed picture of a mascot????

[Fishhead]

Where the gifts really worth the time to write letters?

The gifts aren't worth the price of a stamp!

The Philly towell they sent probably retails for at least 6.99 ..............the bills ticket holder, probably at least 5 bucks.............plus the other goodies.


Well worth the 3 minutes and 92 cents in stamps........Billsfan LOVED her ticket holder by the way.........absolutely loved it.

[jeffksu]

I did this as well, only years ago, Wrote to about every baseball player, every summer...Had a generic letter where I wrote in their name told them they were my favorite and could I please get an autographed picture....Still have them to this day...66 Twins program guide, Mickey Mantle autographed picture, Lew Alcindor his rookie season w/the Bucks...Lenny Dawson, Mike Garrett,Otis Taylor Bart Starr you name I got 'em...and most sent me a nice letter to boot...

[FXGMBLR]

Ok, so I spent 3.54 minutes writing a two letters and sending them off so I could give two people some enjoyment with some nice surprise gifts ..................you're the sad one I'm afraid.

Sent a letter to Kevin Millar when he was with the Marlins. Asked him for $250 because he fukked me out of a winning wager. Couldn't score the runner from 3rd with less than 2 outs. Was pissed.

lol nice

[Ralphie1412]

Ok, so I spent 3.54 minutes writing a two letters and sending them off so I could give two people some enjoyment with some nice surprise gifts ..................you're the sad one I'm afraid.

With all the money you claim to make gambling you would think you could just go online or to a store and get billsfan a jersey or something. Kind of creepy across the board on your part.

[Fishhead]

With all the money you claim to make gambling you would think you could just go online or to a store and get billsfan a jersey or something. Kind of creepy across the board on your part.

CREEP is my middle name, get used to it or leave me alone.

[iceminers26]

Sent a letter to Kevin Millar when he was with the Marlins. Asked him for $250 because he fukked me out of a winning wager. Couldn't score the runner from 3rd with less than 2 outs. Was pissed.

I called Colorado U a few years back one night after a game in which they blew a 20+ 4Q lead, left a message for Coach Hawkins (or how ever you spell this bonehead's name)...I'm sure it wasn't the nicest, was pissed off and hammered so those two mostly don't produce the nicest messages.

[big joe 1212]

The Philly towell they sent probably retails for at least 6.99 ..............the bills ticket holder, probably at least 5 bucks.............plus the other goodies.


Well worth the 3 minutes and 92 cents in stamps........Billsfan LOVED her ticket holder by the way.........absolutely loved it.

Stop spoiling her!

[urge2kill]

I sent a letter to the Pirates like 15 years ago. Still waiting for a reply.

[bluefish]

Did you ask for access to the team dumpster?

[TobiasFunke]

I sent a Sports Illustrated of Buehrles Perfect game to Mark Buehrle at US Cellular last summer and got it back not even 2 weeks later personalized and signed by Buehrle himself!

[Patrick McIrish]

Well worth the 3 minutes and 92 cents in stamps........Billsfan LOVED her ticket holder by the way.........absolutely loved it.

Fish, QUIT SPOILING HER you little stud you! Couple years you'll find yourself in the executive line at Ponderosa and wonder how you got there.