Tuesday, April 29, 2025

William Francis Lee

Here's a pair of signed cards from "Spaceman" Bill Lee, formerly of the Red Sox and Expos.  Thanks, Bill!

Mailed: 4-8-25
Received Back: 4-23-25
Turnaround Time: 15 Days

Monday, April 28, 2025

Black Jack McDowell

Here's a new one!  Jack McDowell signed two of his 1988 Rookie Cards for $10 and added a signed CD for free, adding a note of how to order more signed CDs (for the reasonable price of $5 each).  Thanks, Jack!

Mailed: 4-14-25
Received Back: 4-21-25
Turnaround Time: 7 Days

Sunday, April 27, 2025

Charlie Hough Rookie

Here's a great return from Knuckleballer Charlie Hough, who signed his 1972 Topps Rookie Card and the index card.  Thanks, Charlie!

Mailed: 3-31-25
Received Back: 4-21-25
Turnaround Time: 21 Days

Saturday, April 26, 2025

Rogatien Vachon

Hall of Famer Rogatien Vachon played in the NHL for 16 seasons, winning 353 games as a Goalie.  He also won two Stanley Cups and made two All-Star teams.  Thanks, Rogie!

Mailed: 3-3-25
Received Back: 4-21-25
Turnaround Time: 49 Days

Friday, April 25, 2025

Kelly Gruber

Kelly Gruber (who looks remarkably similar to Dave Coulier) played in ten MLB seasons, with perhaps his best season coming in 1990, when he hit 31 Home Runs to go with 118 RBI, a Silver Slugger Award, and a Gold Glove.  He did more than enough to earn his second straight All-Star nod that year.  Two years later, he was a World Series Champion. He signed a card and wrote a note on the index card for a $1 donation.  He shared a favorite Bible passage and signed the back of the index card as well.  Thanks, Kelly!

Mailed: 3-10-25
Received Back: 4-19-25
Turnaround Time: 40 Days

Thursday, April 24, 2025

Peter Stastny

Hall of Famer Peter Stastny scored 450 Goals and had 789 Assists during his 15 years in the NHL.  He signed his 1981 Topps Rookie Card for $10.  Thanks, Peter!

Mailed: 2-28-25
Received Back: 4-14-25
Turnaround Time: 45 Days

Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Jackie Smith Letter

I think Hall of Famer Jackie Smith forgot to include the signed card, but that's OK.  He wrote me a nice note on the index card as well.  Thanks, Jackie!

Mailed: 1-24-25
Received Back: 4-14-25
Turnaround Time: 80 Days

Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Bobby Clinton Richardson

Here's yet another great return from Bobby Richardson, who signed and inscribed his 1961 Topps Card and wrote a note on the back of the tract he gave me as well as another piece of paper.  Thanks again, Bobby!

Mailed: 3-31-25
Received Back: 4-12-25
Turnaround Time: 12 Days

Monday, April 21, 2025

Billy Koch

Billy Koch won 29 games and saved 163 games during his six MLB seasons.  Thanks, Billy!

Mailed: 3-10-25
Received Back: 4-12-25
Turnaround Time: 33 Days

Sunday, April 20, 2025

Fredric Lynn

Happy Easter from Fred Lynn, who I just can't get to sign a baseball card.  However, I am now 4-for-4 in getting back a signed blue index card from him.  Thanks, Fred!

Mailed: 4-1-25
Received Back: 4-11-25
Turnaround Time: 10 Days

Saturday, April 19, 2025

Woody Woodward

Infielder Woody Woodward had exactly one home run during his nine MLB seasons.  He signed his 1964 Topps Rookie Card.  Thanks, Woody!

Mailed: 1-2-25
Received Back: 4-11-25
Turnaround Time: 99 Days

Friday, April 18, 2025

The Plural of Moose is Moose

Here's an awesome return from Hall of Famer Mike Mussina, who signs through the mail for $10 per card, including the inscription.  He signed his 1991 Bowman Rookie Card as well as a card with a piece of his game-worn jersey on it.  Thanks, Moose!

Mailed: 3-27-25
Received Back: 4-11-25
Turnaround Time: 15 Days

Thursday, April 17, 2025

Raghib Ramadian Ismail

Here are four cool cards signed by Raghib "Rocket" Ismail.  Thanks, Rocket!

Mailed: 3-27-25
Received Back: 4-11-25
Turnaround Time: 15 Days

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Carlton Fisk

Known as one of the greatest Catchers of all-time, Hall of Famer Carlton Fisk hit 376 Home Runs with 1330 RBI and a .269 Batting Average during his 24 MLB seasons.  Playing for the Red Sox and White Sox, he made eleven All-Star teams, while also winning three Silver Slugger Awards, a Gold Glove, and the 1972 AL Rookie of the Year Award.  Fisk signed his 1972 Topps Rookie Card for a $50 donation to a cancer charity that he supports.  Thanks, Carlton!

Mailed: 3-29-25
Received Back: 4-10-25
Turnaround Time: 12 Days

Tuesday, April 15, 2025

Craig Patrick

Craig Patrick scored 163 points during his eight NHL seasons, but he's better known as a Coach and General Manager.  He earned a spot in the Hall of Fame as a builder.  He signed his 1971 O-Pee-Chee Rookie Card.  Thanks, Craig!

Mailed: 3-31-25
Received Back: 4-10-25
Turnaround Time: 10 Days

Monday, April 14, 2025

Jim Lonborg Rookie

I had to grab these two cards when I saw them at my local card shop, despite their poor condition, because I had a plan for them, so Jim Lonborg signed two of his 1965 Topps Rookie Cards.  Thanks, Jim!

Mailed: 3-31-25
Received Back: 4-9-25
Turnaround Time: 9 Days

Sunday, April 13, 2025

Bill Barber Rookie

Hall of Famer Bill Barber signed two of his 1973 Topps Rookie Cards, as well as the index card.  Thanks, Bill!

Mailed: 3-14-25
Received Back: 4-7-25
Turnaround Time: 24 Days

Saturday, April 12, 2025

Danny Darwin

Danny Darwin won 171 games across 21 MLB seasons, once leading the league with a 2.21 ERA in 1990.  He signed his 1979 Topps Rookie Card, which he shares with Billy Sample, who already signed the card as well.  Thanks, Danny!

Mailed: 3-27-25
Received Back: 4-5-25
Turnaround Time: 9 Days

Friday, April 11, 2025

Russell Grimm

Hall of Famer Russ Grimm signed two of his 1984 Topps Rookie Cards.  Thanks, Russ!

Mailed: 1-28-25
Received Back: 4-4-25
Turnaround Time: 66 Days

Thursday, April 10, 2025

Jim Rutherford

Jim Rutherford was an NHL Goalie for 13 seasons, but he is in the Hall of Fame as a builder for the time he spent as an Executive, which included three Stanley Cup wins as a General Manager.  He signed two Rookie Cards and the index card.  Thanks, Jim!

Mailed: 3-14-25
Received Back: 4-4-25
Turnaround Time: 21 Days

Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Stephen Balboni

Here's a nice return from Steve Balboni, who signed his 1982 Topps Rookie Card.  Thanks, Steve!

Mailed: 3-22-25
Received Back: 4-2-25
Turnaround Time: 11 Days

Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Elvin Bethea

Elvin Bethea played 16 NFL seasons, making the Pro Bowl team in eight of them.  He finished his career with 105 Sacks.  He signed his 1970 Topps Rookie Card for $10, adding and signing a card of his own, and leaving a nice note on the index card.  Thanks, Elvin!

Mailed: 3-19-25
Received Back: 4-1-25
Turnaround Time: 13 Days

Monday, April 7, 2025

Greg Luzinski

Greg Luzinski won a World Series and was named to four All-Star teams during his 15 MLB seasons.  He hit .276 with 307 Home Runs and 1128 RBI.  He signed his 1971 Topps Rookie Card for $5.  Thanks, Greg!

Mailed: 3-17-25
Received Back: 3-31-25
Turnaround Time: 14 Days

Sunday, April 6, 2025

Jesse Russell Orosco

Jesse Orosco won two World Series, was named to two All-Star teams, and pitched in 1,252 games during his 24 MLB seasons.  His career ERA was 3.16.  He signed two of his 1980 Topps Rookie Cards.  Thanks, Jesse!

Mailed: 3-14-25
Received Back: 3-29-25
Turnaround Time: 15 Days

Saturday, April 5, 2025

Robby Parish

Robert Parish signed three cards from the 90s, depicting him as a member of the Bulls, Celtics, and Hornets.  Thanks, Robert!

Mailed: 2-26-25
Received Back: 3-29-25
Turnaround Time: 31 Days

Friday, April 4, 2025

Richard Petty Rookie

I'm excited about this one, because racing legend Richard Petty signed his 1988 Maxx Rookie Card!  Thanks, Richard!

Mailed: 3-21-25
Received Back: 3-28-25
Turnaround Time: 7 Days

Thursday, April 3, 2025

William Bradley

Basketball Hall of Famer Bill Bradley, who was also a Senator and a Presidential Candidate during the Democratic Primaries, signed this oddball card for me.  Thanks, Senator Bradley!

Mailed: 1-14-25
Received Back: 3-27-25
Turnaround Time: 72 Days

Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Christopher Robert Pronger

Here's a nice double rookie card return from a Hockey Hall of Famer, Chris Pronger.  Thanks, Chris!

Mailed: 3-10-25
Received Back: 3-27-25
Turnaround Time: 17 Days

Tuesday, April 1, 2025

John Valentin

A one-time Silver Slugger winner during his eleven MLB seasons, ten of which were with the Red Sox, John Valentin hit a respectable .279.  His best season came in 1995, when he had 27 Home Runs and 102 RBI, while hitting .298 in 135 games.  Thanks, John!

Mailed: 1-6-25
Received Back: 3-22-25
Turnaround Time: 75 Days