I was only 4 so I don't remember it clearly, but I think that was where I got it.
What's Your Most Prized Cyclone Possession?
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I was only 4 so I don't remember it clearly, but I think that was where I got it.
I have an ISU basketball signed by the entire '06-'07 ISU MBB team.
I think I also have a couple items signed by some football players from a fan day or a Spring Game or something from the mid-late 2000's.
I think I also have a couple items signed by some football players from a fan day or a Spring Game or something from the mid-late 2000's.
Correct. And there are commemorative Pepsi bottles for both years. The 77's are much more common. The 78's are more scarce. BTW, ISU won 31-0 in 78. The ONLY ISU/Iowa game I've ever been at and seen the good guys win. Versus about 6 that went the other way.
The card that Johnny Orr unexpected mailed to me.
I was so pumped after the double overtime win against EIU in January of 1984 (I got tickets for myself and two brothers for that game for Christmas).
I found a greeting card that said, "Thank You, you made my day." I crossed out "day" and hand wrote in "year." Then mailed it off to Johnny Orr c/o ISU Basketball the Monday after the game. I'm pretty sure I added a bit about how nice it was over here in Eastern Iowa now.
And completely unexpectedly I received in my mailbox about 5 days later an envelope from the ISU Basketball office. Inside was his handwritten note, "Hey Mean Dean, I know what it's like dealing with those Hawks. Give 'em hell!" And was signed "Johnny Orr"
I have several ISU items scattered around my places both in IA and FL but that's the one. I still kind of don't believe he took the time to respond to a random fan's card at all, let alone during basketball season.
I was so pumped after the double overtime win against EIU in January of 1984 (I got tickets for myself and two brothers for that game for Christmas).
I found a greeting card that said, "Thank You, you made my day." I crossed out "day" and hand wrote in "year." Then mailed it off to Johnny Orr c/o ISU Basketball the Monday after the game. I'm pretty sure I added a bit about how nice it was over here in Eastern Iowa now.
And completely unexpectedly I received in my mailbox about 5 days later an envelope from the ISU Basketball office. Inside was his handwritten note, "Hey Mean Dean, I know what it's like dealing with those Hawks. Give 'em hell!" And was signed "Johnny Orr"
I have several ISU items scattered around my places both in IA and FL but that's the one. I still kind of don't believe he took the time to respond to a random fan's card at all, let alone during basketball season.
I am probably NOT going to send in my story of stealing a Mankato State warmup jersey when we played them at the Armory in 1969. Back in the days when students sat within arms reach of the opponents bench. 
I need to find where I have that boxed away and mail it the Minnesota State (aka Mankato State) peeps.
I need to find where I have that boxed away and mail it the Minnesota State (aka Mankato State) peeps.
My signed football from Marv Seiler in memory of the run! Beating Nebby is always great. Clones Rule!
Jake Sullivan was my favorite Cyclone while I was in school and I have a signed ball from him as I worked with his Aunt in Omaha. I also have all the classics like a few Hoibergs, and the team with Niang/Morris/etc.
My favorite though are these two posters my wife got me for my birthday one year. She looked for a couple years for something signed by Johnny Orr and she found these. I found them pretty funny. Also signed by Walden.
My favorite though are these two posters my wife got me for my birthday one year. She looked for a couple years for something signed by Johnny Orr and she found these. I found them pretty funny. Also signed by Walden.
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I have/had one of those sitting at the farm. Will need to check if it’s still there. 31-0 score was on it.
Used to have a basketball signed by Jacy Halloway, but probably a cyclone letterman ring that was my grandfathers. He was a professor and served on the athletic council.
A basketball autographed by the 2008/2009 women's basketball team that Coach Bill Fennelly presented to me when I retired. It is one of 4 signed basketballs I have..
Signed Hoiberg game jersey from the year he wore 40 in honor of Chris Street. Son now has it in his room.
Johnny gave me his hat after playing a round of golf with him when I was 14. Sharing a cart with him for 18 holes was quite the learning experience!!
Johnny gave me his hat after playing a round of golf with him when I was 14. Sharing a cart with him for 18 holes was quite the learning experience!!
