The museum started a book of examples during lock down along with a couple of other collectors showcasing examples of players from 1921 - 2021. So far we have catalogued around 50% of the players.
If there is a demand I will ressurect the project.
It's a nice hobby, these days people want selfies, but I have always collected signatures and particularly enjoyed getting programmes and other memorabilia signed. I still do at 59 years of age tbh.
Same here, always collected autographs and still do. I've got a few music related ones around the house but my wife has told me no more or the place will look like a Hard Rock Cafe. Have to try and find room in the study for any more. The latest one I put up was the Beatles autographs my MIL gave me that she got in '63.
I have a signed shirt my then new girlfriend bought me when my Grandad passed away. I know the guy that sorted it at the time went to the training ground, as I’ve got pictures with most of the players signing it. I’m sure I have a sheet with every signature and printed name underneath. Would have been 2005, nearly the whole squad and management team.
My Grandad was a bit of a character and had been going to the Valley pre 2nd WW and lived on Kinveachy Gardens. His now happily watching us from the memorial garden at the Valley.
I’ll see if I can dig the paperwork it out, it was all very comprehensive and very emotional for me. That then girlfriend who’s first present to me was this shirt, is now my wife. I’m very lucky.
The museum started a book of examples during lock down along with a couple of other collectors showcasing examples of players from 1921 - 2021. So far we have catalogued around 50% of the players.
If there is a demand I will ressurect the project.
It's a nice hobby, these days people want selfies, but I have always collected signatures and particularly enjoyed getting programmes and other memorabilia signed. I still do at 59 years of age tbh.
I used to as a kid ,but various house moves have meant they are now lost. I had Sam Bartram's signature when he attended the Gillingham match when we were promoted in 1981.
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Got these both signed on the day at each event.
Debbie Harry was happy to sign, I got lucky as there was only around six people waiting for the band to come out. I didn't realise how small she is.
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I know the guy that sorted it at the time went to the training ground, as I’ve got pictures with most of the players signing it. I’m sure I have a sheet with every signature and printed name underneath. Would have been 2005, nearly the whole squad and management team.
Easy done tbf, such is the volume of players in and out of clubs.