I've been following a new blog on the scene called Corner of Ashburn and Yawkey (A Phillies fan in Red Sox Nation). In addition to some great autographs he's acquired, he also has shown off fan packs he's received - free stuff from sports teams!
I was motivated to email the Boston Red Sox (fanfeedback@redsox.mlb.com) and request a free fan package for myself. Just a little over a week later, I got a envelope from the Red Sox!
Included in my envelop of swag was:
- a letter from Red Sox Ambassador Phil Derick (a nice touch!)
- a sticker
- a team schedule (love that trophy on the front!)
- a picture of Dustin Pedroia
- a small bag of Fenway dirt!
My wife, a Yankees fan, was not nearly as amused as I was. It was an awesome surprise, and after the rough morning I had, it was a welcome bit of joy. (Our pet rabbit fell and dislocated his clavicle - he's alright though, and on the mend. Still, not the best way to start your day!)
My oldest daughter was intrigued enough that she asked if I could get her an Orioles fan pack. (The compromise of a Red Sox fan/Yankee fan marriage - raise the kids neutral!) So I emailed the Orioles and requested two - one for each daughter. I actually got a personalized response back, letting me know they'd be happy to send both girls a fan pack (FYI - She also politely informed me that fan pack requests are usually one per household per year and that I should request fan packs in the future via postcard. Good to know if the girls want one next year!)
Before the week was out, they got their fan packs! They got:
- a generic typed letter that served more as an ad than a letter
- two stickers
- a team schedule
- a picture of Dylan Bundy
- a picture of the Oriole Bird
- a brochure for a tour of Camden Yards
So there you go! Kudos to the Red Sox and Orioles organizations for being so nice! Thank you!
Also, go check out and follow Corner of Ashburn and Yawkey! It's a good blog!
I've seen the results of these requests on other blogs before, but I can't say that I've ever seen a bag of dirt amongst the items sent! And best wishes for your ailing bunny :)
ReplyDeleteI don't have any dirt from Fenway Park, but I have a Vladimir Guerrero dirt relic card featuring dirt from the batter's box that he stood in.
ReplyDeleteThat Dustin Pedroia oversized card is awesome looking.
ReplyDeleteGood to see the Sox are still giving away Fenway dirt. I sent out fan pack requests back in 2013 and they hooked me up with the same kind of bag. But instead of the Sox logo sticker, they gave me a B Strong sticker.
ReplyDeleteIt's been a few years, but maybe I should request fan packs again.
way cool! Comerica Park will gladly sell fan their small penny-sized game used dirt collectible.
ReplyDeleteOh wow, I hadn't thought about fan packs in a long time. I used to always get stuff from the Orioles. I've sending a card tomorrow!
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