Patrick Bryant on baseball cards

Patrick Bryant pitched in the Twins organization from 2004 to 2006. In 39 games he went 3-6 with a 5.81 ERA. Now an Investment Advisory Supervisor at Navy Federal Credit Union, he kindly answered my questions about baseball cards.

- Do you have any stories about cards of yourself or of other players?

I was at a Wal-Mart in Tennessee and I bought a pack of baseball cards, I pulled a card of myself. That was pretty cool! This happened about a year after I finished my career in baseball. Another memory I had was signing my name 7500 times in one day, for my signatures to go on baseball cards.

 Do you have a favorite card of yourself or of another player?

My favorite card I have is of Nolan Ryan. I don't have a favorite card of myself due to my ERA being on the back, but my mother and grandmother love them all!

- Do you collect baseball cards?

Currently I do not collect cards but I have in the past. I still have a nice collection at home, and show them off every now and then. Having a baseball card is one of the best experiences an athlete can have. I'm very thankful for having the opportunity to be on a baseball card, I just tell my family and friends to not look at the back of my cards!

Thanks!