How to Get a Nolan Ryan Autograph Through the Mail

It has taken 225 days and $35 but finally the reward has arrived.

A Nolan Ryan authentic autograph is what I'm speaking of.

How did I achieve this you ask? Well it is simple.

First choose the item you want signed.

In my case I chose a 1988 Topps Baseball Card. One that I had many copies of that is valued anywhere from 50 cents to a $1.

Then I logged onto www.nolanryanfoundation.org

For a donation to the charity, Ryan will sign personal items.

To request a baseball card or something smaller than a 5x7 such as a photo or game ticket, the cost is $35.

Items larger than a 5x7 is a $55 donation, a baseball cap or glove is $80 and a bat or jersey is $105.

To have Ryan add a personalized stat such as 324 wins or HOF '99, its an extra $18 charge.

After making your decision, send a check and the item and wait.

I mailed my request in February.

My check was cashed in May and the card arrived on Sept. 24.

With the card is a letter of thanks from The Nolan Ryan Foundation, a cash register receipt showing the date my check was cashed.

On the back of the card, a hologram has been placed as proof of authenticity.

Ryan is the longest I have waited for an autograph, with former big leaguer, Jim Eisenreich, who also signs autographs through the mail for a donation to his Foundation for Children with Tourette Syndrome, next in line with a 215 day wait.

So there they are directions to getting an autograph from the great Nolan Ryan, so go help out the United States Post Service, buy a stamp and mail that duplicate Ryan card with a donation, and wait to receive what could become a major piece of your retirement account.

Other players that I have sent requests to are: Latroy Hawkins, Tony Pena, Omar Vizquel, Tim Wakefield, Tommy John, Steve Garvey, Ron Gant, Bryan Harvey, Tommy Lasorda, Ray Fontenot, Jason Thompson, Leon Durham, Dave Winfield, Jay Tibbs, Mike Scioscia, Ken Howell, Eric Davis, Randy Milligan, Danny Tartabull, Joe Magrane, Roger McDowell, Rick Aguilera, Nick Esasky, Kevin Seitzer, Dave Burba, Chris Sabo, Charlie Hayes, Tommy Gregg, Junior Ortiz, Mariano Duncan, Mo Vaughn, Andy Hawkins, Howard Johnson, Matt Nokes, Julio Franco, Rick Rhoden, Rafael Palmiero, Curt Wilkerson, Tim Laudner, Craig Reynolds, Wade Boggs, Mark Gardner, Kevin Appier, Greg Walker, Gary Gaetti, Glenallen Hill, Armando Benitz, Tim Hudson, Bob Tewksbury, Scot Radinsky, Gerald Perry, Eddie Perez, and David Justice.