Thursday, September 3, 2009

Autograph of a Convict - The Koos is Going to the Pokey

Outside of my Pete Rose and '86 Mets collection, I didn't think I had any cards or autographs of former inmates.

However, tonight I learned that I now have an autograph from a convict. Former Mets pitcher and 1969 World Series Champion, Jerry Koosman is going to jail. Koosman was sentenced to six months in prison for not paying federal taxes.

I saw Jerry Koosman at the 1969 Mets reunion night at $iti Field and the MAB autograph show last month.

Will my snot ball autograph go up in value?

4 comments:

  1. AnonymousSeptember 3, 2009 at 10:07 PM

    Was it truly tax evasion? Or is he among the Americans who believes the government is misusing our money?

    Stand strong, Koosman. You are a patriot.

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  2. JamesSeptember 3, 2009 at 11:31 PM

    Yeah - Stick it to the man! :)

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  3. AnonymousSeptember 3, 2009 at 11:51 PM

    At least he wasn't locked up for the 40th anniversary celebration. :)

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  4. MotherscratcherSeptember 4, 2009 at 12:20 AM

    Do you have a Sammy Stewart card?

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