The AAUGH Blogger gets as SIGNED Snoopy cover!

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I just received my latest eBay order. It’s one of the programs for the AT&T golf pro-ams (previously the Crosby Pro-Am), with a Snoopy cover. And it’s autographed!

And if you think I’m bouncing around happily because I have a Schulz autograph — don’t be silly! There are so many people with Schulz-signed Snoopy items. So no, there’s no Schulz autograph here. But how many people do you know have a Snoopy item signed by Johnny Bench (longtime catcher for Cincinnati) and Glen Campbell (who I believe played lineman for Wichita)? Now that’s a rarity!

(Besides, Mr. Bench and I have both written for the Complete Idiot’s Guide books. It’s almost like we’re best friends!)

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