Rob Manfred

This one is pretty cool.  I sent this card out to the Commissioner of Baseball, Rob Manfred, because I didn't actually have a Rob Manfred baseball card (understandably).  I did notice that it's a card commemorating the 1958 World Series, which is the year he was born (and the Yankees won).  What I didn't realize until today is that the date on the card, commemorating a Sports Illustrated cover, is from the day after the Commissioner was born.  So this is a pretty unique item now that he's signed it.  Also, I like how he's handled himself, unlike the NFL Commissioner...  Thanks, Rob!

Mailed: 1-6-18
Received Back: 1-16-18
Turnaround Time: 10 Days

Ryne Sandberg

Back-to-back two Hall-of-Famer days!  Ryne Sandberg was a 10-time all-star and NL MVP award winner.  This was $5 well spent, as "Ryno" was the face of the Cubs when I started following baseball.  Thanks, Ryne!

Mailed: 1-6-18
Received Back: 1-13-18
Turnaround Time: 7 Days

Jan Stenerud

The Hall of Fame streak continues, but this time it's a football return!  Jan Stenerud was one of the great placekickers in NFL history.  He won a Super Bowl and was elected to six Pro Bowls.  He included an inscription with the year he was inducted into the Hall of Fame too.  Thanks, Jan!

Mailed: 12-29-17
Received Back: 1-13-18
Turnaround Time: 15 Days

Andre Dawson

Two baseball Hall-of-Famers in one day!  Andre Dawson (AKA The Hawk) was a perennial all-star and NL MVP award winner.  This one cost a $5 donation, but was well worth it.  An exquisite signature on his 1987 Fleer card  Thanks, Andre!

Mailed: 1-2-18
Received Back: 1-12-18
Turnaround Time: 10 Days

Brooks Robinson

This one is a legend and my first Hall of Fame return of the year.  A perennial all-star, Brooks Robinson won two World Series, an AL MVP award, and was the 1970 World Series MVP.  He's among the best third baseman of all-time as well as an all-time great Baltimore Oriole.  Beautiful signature on a nice card.  Thanks, Brooks!

Mailed: 1-2-18
Received Back: 1-12-18
Turnaround Time: 10 Days

Larry Bowa

A five-time all-star and part of the 1980 Phillies World Series Championship team, Larry Bowa went on to coach and manage after his playing days.  Nice signature from a lifetime baseball guy.  Thanks, Larry!

Mailed: 1-5-18
Received Back: 1-11-18
Turnaround Time: 6 Days

Frank Tanana

My first ATTM success of 2018!  Frank Tanana put together an impressive career across three decades, compiling 240 MLB wins.  He signed the card I sent him and included a signed tract, both with the inscription "John 14:6".  I love it when Christian athletes include a Bible verse as an inscription, and these signatures have a special place in my collection.  For reference, John 14:6 (KJV) reads, "Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me."  Thanks, Frank!

Mailed: 12-28-17
Received Back: 1-6-18
Turnaround Time: 9 Days