Arizona Fall League Collection

When I rummage through boxes filled with cards for 15/$1 it's often hard to resist adding cards to my collection.

I was born in Arizona and except for 2 years I spent living in California when I was 19 - 20 years old I've always lived in Arizona and so I have a love of all things Arizona including the Arizona Fall League. I've gone to Arizona Fall League games over the years. Great place to see lots of young talent. The list of stars that have played in the AFL is impressive. Players like Mike Piazza, Derek Jeter, Albert Pujols, and Mike Trout.

When I came across these Arizona Fall League cards I decided to pick them up. With 21 cards in each set this leaves me only needing 36 cards to complete both sets. This will be a long term project. I've added them to my Needs list.

2017 Bowman Chrome - 2016 AFL Stars

2016 Bowman Chrome - 2015 AFL Fall Stars

Don Mattingly Autograph

The first Little League team I ever played on was the Yankees. Since we didn't have a team where I lived, the New York Yankees became my favorite team and Don Mattingly became my favorite player. My room quickly became adorned with a Mattingly picture and pennant. I sent him a fan letter and recieved autopen signed photo back in the mail. I tried to get all of his cards. I was a big Mattingly fan! Today I took the day off in hopes of meeting Donnie Baseball and getting him to sign a ball. Mission accomplished! Mattingly manages the Phoenix Desert Dogs of the Arizona Fall League and today they were in Peoria, Arizona taking on the Peoria Javelinas. After batting practice I was able to get Mr. Mattingly to sign my ball. I couldn't be happier!