Cathy Gerring was an All-American at Ohio State before turning pro and joining the LPGA Tour.She won three times on Tour before her career was tragically cut short by a freak accident at at the 1992 Sara Lee Classic.
Gerring was severely burned in a hospitality tent fire. While her career essentially ended then she was not robbed of the opportunity to play for her country in the inaugural Solheim Cup in 1990.
Mrs. Gerring was kind enough to not only sign the photo but also inscribe it with the year in which she played.
The other two successes today come from the football. It is not often I ask for autographs of Florida State players, but it is hard not to appreciate someone of Charlie Ward's character.
Ward won the Heisman Trophy while at Florida State and he went on to a successful basketball career with the New York Knicks. Today he is making a difference int he lives of young people at a high school in Texas.
Ward was among the very first requests I sent out in late 2009 for this project. To date he is the longest wait for a return at 121 days.
Lastly is former Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Sammie White. He is from the era of my childhood -- the 1970s -- that was so impressioned by football.
White had a fine career in Minnesota, catching 393 passes for 6,400 yards. He accounted for 50 touchdowns as well.
White not only signed the football card, but he also added the designation I discussed in my letter to him. He inscribed ROY 1976 to commemorate his being selected the Offensive Rookie of the Year in 1976.
Nice touch too in that he signs with purple pen. Perfect for a Viking!!
Day of the Year: 116
Number of Autographs This Year: 167
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