Thursday, June 30, 2022

Moose with the Deuce

I'm a big fan of the 1991 Bowman Rookie Card of Hall of Famer Mike Mussina, and the 2007 Topps Heritage card with him in a Yankees uniform looks great signed as well.  Moose charges $10 per card to sign and add the "HOF 19" inscription.  Thanks, Moose!

Mailed: 6-14-22
Received Back: 6-30-22
Turnaround Time: 16 Days

Tuesday, June 28, 2022

Bob Richardson

Bobby Richardson helped the Yankees win three World Series and was the World Series MVP in a year they didn't win, but he helped earn some even victories outside of the diamond, including when he helped lead Mickey Mantle to Christ.  He signed the two cards I sent him, including a 1960 Topps card in poor condition, plus an index card and a tract he included, which tells his story of Mantle's conversion.  Thanks, Bobby!

Mailed: 6-14-22
Received Back: 6-27-22
Turnaround Time: 13 Days

Monday, June 27, 2022

William Cowher

It's always good to get an autograph of Hall of Fame Coach Bill Cowher, especially on his 1992 Pro Set Rookie Card.  Thanks, Bill!

Mailed: 4-16-22
Received Back: 6-27-22
Turnaround Time: 72 Days

Sunday, June 26, 2022

B-Rob

It sounds like one of the greatest third basemen and one of the greatest TTM signers of all-time is just about finished signing through the mail, even with the proper fee (which I included), though Brooks Robinson was still nice enough to sign his 1964 Topps card, which is in rough condition.  Thanks again, Brooks!

Mailed: 6-14-22
Received Back: 6-24-22
Turnaround Time: 10 Days

Saturday, June 25, 2022

Carl Daniel Erskine

Here's a nice return from Carl Erskine, who won 122 games during his twelve years with the Dodgers.  Thanks, Carl!

Mailed: 6-6-22
Received Back: 6-24-22
Turnaround Time: 18 Days

Friday, June 24, 2022

(Roe v.) Wade Boggs

On an historic day in which Roe v. Wade was overturned by the Supreme Court of the United States, Wade Boggs also showed up in my mailbox, signing his 1983 Topps Rookie Card for $10.  Thanks, Wade!

Mailed: 6-14-22
Received Back: 6-24-22
Turnaround Time: 10 Days

Thursday, June 23, 2022

Linda Ruth Tosetti

 

Linda Ruth Tosetti is the granddaughter of the greatest baseball player of all-time, Babe Ruth.  She signed a card depicting Ruth and Gehrig, which has on it one of my favorite images of her grandfather.  Babe Ruth's career included seven World Series titles, a batting title, an ERA title, 714 Home Runs (he led the league an amazing twelve times, 2,214 RBI, and a .342 batting average.  He also won 94 games as a pitcher, sporting a 2.28 ERA.  Thanks, Linda!

Mailed: 6-14-22
Received Back: 6-23-22
Turnaround Time: 9 Days

Wednesday, June 22, 2022

The Houdini of the Hardwood

 

Bob Cousy is one of the all-time great basketball players and TTM signers.  Thanks again, Bob!

Mailed: 6-14-22
Received Back: 6-21-22
Turnaround Time: 7 Days

Tuesday, June 21, 2022

Vinny Del Negro

Vinny Del Negro played in the NBA for twelve years, averaging 9.1 points per game.  He spent half of his career with the Spurs.  He later coached the Bulls and the Clippers, leading his teams to the playoffs in four out of the five years he coached.  Thanks, Vinny!

Mailed: 6-2-22
Received Back: 6-21-22
Turnaround Time: 19 Days

Monday, June 20, 2022

Johnny Damon

Johnny Damon played 18 MLB seasons, finishing his career with 235 home runs, 1,139 RBI, and 408 stolen bases.  He also had 2,769 hits, 1,668 runs, and a .284 batting average.  He won two World Series (one with the Red Sox and one with the Yankees) and made two All-Star teams.  Besides actually having a beer with him at Yankee Stadium once, my favorite Johnny Damon moment was when he stole two bases on one play in the 2009 World Series.  Thanks, Johnny!

Mailed: 5-2-22
Received Back: 6-18-22
Turnaround Time: 47 Days

Sunday, June 19, 2022

Ricky Watters


Ricky Watters made the Pro Bowl team in each of his first five NFL seasons, also winning one Super Bowl.  He rushed for over 1,000 yards in seven of his ten NFL seasons, finishing his career with 10,643 rushing yards and 78 rushing TDs.  He also had 4,248 receiving yards and 13 receiving TDs.  He once threw a TD pass as well.  He added another 12 Playoff TDs (eight rushing, four receiving).  Thanks, Ricky!

Mailed: 1-14-22
Received Back: 6-17-22
Turnaround Time: 154 Days

Saturday, June 18, 2022

Bruce Charles Armstrong

Bruce Armstrong was among the best in the league for a long time.  He played his entire career with the Patriots, from the 1987 through the 2000 season.  Unfortunately, he retired a year too early, as the Pats won the Super Bowl in 2001.  Thanks, Bruce!

Mailed: 6-6-22
Received Back: 6-17-22
Turnaround Time: 11 Days

Friday, June 17, 2022

Dre K

Here's one from a former NBA All-Star player and current Commissioner of the Russian Basketball Federation, Andrei Kirilenko.  Thanks, Andrei!

Mailed: 5-23-22
Received Back: 6-16-22
Turnaround Time: 24 Days

Thursday, June 16, 2022

Irving Fryar

Irving Fryar played in the NFL for 17 seasons, making five Pro Bowl teams.  He finished his career with 851 regular season receptions for 12,785 yards and 84 Touchdowns.  He also had one rushing TD and three punt return TDs during the regular season, as well as two receiving TDs during the Playoffs.  He signed his 1985 Topps Rookie Card for $5.  Thanks, Irving!

Mailed: 5-23-22
Received Back: 6-15-22
Turnaround Time: 23 Days

Wednesday, June 15, 2022

Rob Lilly

I found an old Cowboys card that showed Bob Lilly in the Super Bowl on it, and I would never try to rob Bob, but it sounds like he's now started charging a reasonable $5 per autograph, although he signed this one on him, per his note.  What an awesome guy.  Thanks again, Bob!

Mailed: 6-6-22
Received Back: 6-14-22
Turnaround Time: 8 Days

Saturday, June 11, 2022

Louisiana Lightning

Holy Cow!  It's a Ron Guidry return!  The Yankee Legend signed his 1979 Topps Burger King card.  Thanks, Ron!

Mailed: 5-7-22
Received Back: 6-10-22
Turnaround Time: 34 Days

Friday, June 10, 2022

Roman Gabriel

Roman Gabriel made four Pro Bowl teams and won an MVP Award during his 16 NFL seasons.  He passed for 29,444 yards and 201 TDs during the regular season, adding another 30 TDs on the ground.  He signed his 1970 Topps card and an index card for $5.  Thanks, Roman!

Mailed: 5-23-22
Received Back: 6-9-22
Turnaround Time: 17 Days

Thursday, June 9, 2022

Jose Cruz, Jr.

Jose Cruz, Jr. hit 204 Home Runs during twelve MLB seasons.  He won a Gold Glove and had a 30/30 season.  Thanks, Jose!

Mailed: 4-18-22
Received Back: 6-9-22
Turnaround Time: 52 Days

Wednesday, June 8, 2022

Bryan Cox

Bryan Cox spent twelve years in the NFL, making three Pro Bowl teams and winning one Super Bowl with the Patriots.  Thanks, Bryan!

Mailed: 5-23-22
Received Back: 6-6-22
Turnaround Time: 14 Days

Tuesday, June 7, 2022

Marcel Dionne

Hall of Famer Marcel Dionne spent 18 years in the NHL, scoring 731 goals and assisting on 1,040 goals.  He signed this 1977 Topps card for $10.  Thanks, Marcel!

Mailed: 5-16-22
Received Back: 6-6-22
Turnaround Time: 21 Days

Thursday, June 2, 2022

Norman Ullman

It's always nice to get mail from a Hall of Famer living in Canada, and his signature looks great on this 1972 Topps card from the bargain bin at my local card shop.  Thanks, Norm!

Mailed: 5-12-22
Received Back: 6-2-22
Turnaround Time: 21 Days