TTM Success - Brian Meyer

This TTM success from former pitcher Brian Meyer was very colorful.  I got back a signed 1991 Fleer (above) and a 1990 Topps (below).  Both of the cards are way beyond the normal white-bordered Topps cards.  Ive had people tell me that the 1991 Fleer set is hideous.  I respectfully disagree; I kind of like the set.  They also look good when signed.

This 1990 Topps also looks nice.  This set is reminiscent of the funky colored 1972, 1975 or 2015 Topps.  Sometimes it's a good change to switch from the plain white borders.

Meyer (b. 1963) played in the majors from 1988 to 1990 for the Astros.  He had a record of 0-5 with 29 strike outs and a 2.84 ERA.

I mailed to Meyer on November 21 and got the cards back on December 3 for a 13-day TAT. 

Final 2024 50-50 Returns From Jack G

My friend Jack in Augusta sent me back an bunch of cards that he got signed for me this past season.  I helped him with guys who came through Kinston, and he helped me with some guys who came through his area.  

I still had a few John Habyan cards left over from last season.  Jack took them and finished them all off for me.  I may be out of Habyan now, but I sincerely doubt it, given the amount of junk wax cards that I have.

I had a ton of Grant Holmes cards in the Box-of-Shame since I missed him when I saw Rome in Hickory last season.

These are all of the different Holmes cards that Jack finished off for me.

Sergio Santos was another coach who I was able to finally get finished off.  He only did a couple for me when I saw him with Hudson Valley. 

I probably still have a ton of Dick Schofield, but Jack definitely made a dent in the Box-of-Shame.

I'm surprised I had this many different Schofields left, since I did see him a couple times in the last few years. 

Finally, here are the Daryle Ward cards I got back.  I had a ton of him, as well. 

Thanks for getting these done for me, Jack!

More Signed Cards From Max

My friend, Max, sent me another batch of signed cards recently that added a ton more guys to the autograph album.  He has helped me get so many cards out of my boxes and got them signed.   The above Garrett Cooper 2021 Topps rainbow foil turned out great.  I'm pretty sure I'm out of Garrett Cooper cards by now, but you never know. There's probably a box in my stack of boxes that has a couple more I need to dig out.

Something that I have learned to love is the search function of the blog.  If I mention all of the players shown, I'll be able to search and know who I have in my albums.  That's a big help, especially when someone like Max hooks me up with so many different players.  So, here are signed cards of Ryan O'Hearn, Korey Lee, Kyle Cody, Ty Blach, Garrett Cooper and Brenton Doyle.

I was really glad to get some Cole Tucker cards signed, especially the 2019 Bowman Heritage (top left). The 2021 Topps Pro Debut of Alfonso Rivas looks nice.  Im reappy glad to get those out of the boxes because the font used on 2021 Topps, Chrome and Pro Debut is so hard to read, especially when leafing through cards in a hurry.

Kyle Freeland, Peter Lambert and Jake Bird round out this stack of cards.

Here are two team cards Max used, Tyler Holton at the top and Joe Davis at the bottom.

Here are a bunch of coach cards that Max got signed: Rigo Beltran, Lane Zawadski, Darren Holmes, Dave Bush, Tom Goodwin and Juan Nieves.  That Dave Bush 2007 Topps Heritage turned out great.  I wish I had kept the bulk cards I used to have from that set.

Finally, here are a few Bobby Meacham and Jose Hernandez cards.

Thanks for hooking me up, as always, Max.  I have another box ready to ship, which will hopefully go out tomorrow!

Some Independent League Autos From Mike W

Last season, I sent some cards to a guy I met while graphing in High Point for him to get signed in Gastonia.  I wasn't able to get down there, so Mike W. got a few cards signed for me.  I was able to send him some Curtis Terry cards I had, which was nice.  The Terry cards were left over from when a friend of mine was going to see Saint Paul.  Terry was released and ended up in independent ball.

Mike also got a couple Jack Reinheimer cards signed for me.  I had gotten Reinheimer TTM a couple years ago, but had a couple cards left over.

The above 1990 Topps Goose Gozzo was another card someone had missed during a 50/50.

Finally, these three Zach Jarrets were missed by me when I wasn't able to get him after he came through here with Frederick.  He was released by the Orioles and ended up on Gastonia.  I'm glad I was able to get these team set cards done, finally.

I hope to see Mike again in High Point.  I really enjoy going there and getting those independent guys.

Another TTM Success From Steve Farr

While going through my boxes, I ran into a bunch of cards of Steve Farr.  I last sent to him in 2019, so I figured it was a good time to send off some more.  The 1993 Bowman above turned out nicely.

I sent two different 1991 Upper Decks.  I usually skip that set since it is kind of plain, in my opinion.  The cards are clean and all, but they usually don't supercede Topps cards.  This time, though, I thought it was cool that he had two different cards in the set.

I also sent off a 1990 Topps and a 1994 Topps Stadium Club.  All of the cards turned out great.

I mailed to Farr on January 11 and got the cards back on February 2, for a 22-day TAT. 

TTM Success - Todd Zeile

This TTM success from Todd Zeile was one I was really excited about.  He was someone I grew up watching and hadn't seemed to.be someone who signed a whole lot.  Then, I saw some successes from him and realized he had been signing a good bit recently.  A couple trips through some boxes yielded a few nice cards, and I sent them along.  The above 1994 Topps turned out great.  Any time I can add a 94 to the album, I'm going to take it.  It is an underrated and underrepresented set in my autograph album. 

I also got this nice horizontal 2003 Topps done.  It turned out nicely.

I sent several other Zeile cards, including a 1990 Topps, 1993 Bowman, 1996 Pinnacle and 1990 Bowman.  All of them will look great in my album. 

Zeile (b. 1965) played in the majors from 1989 to 2004 for the Cardinals, Cubs, Phillies, Orioles, Dodgers, Marlins, Rangers, Mets, Rockies, Yankees and Expos.  He had 2,004 hits, 253 home runs and a .265 batting average.  He appeared in the 2010 Hall of Fame ballot, but received no votes.

I mailed to Zeile on September 30 and got the cards back on January 29, for a 121-day TAT.

TTM Success - Scott Fletcher

Here are some 90s cards that I got back signed from Scott Fletcher.  I really like the design of the above 1990 Topps Big, but the autograph smudged.  Oh well. It still looks cool.

I also got a 1990 Topps, 1992 Flair, 1994 Finest and 1994 Score signed.  All of them look great.  The Finest is cool.  I like the mid 90s Finest cards and have been able to get a few signed.

Fletcher (b. 1958) played in the majors from 1981 to 1995 for the Cubs, White Sox, Rangers, Brewers, Red Sox and Tigers.  He had 1,376 hits, 34 home runs and a .262 batting average. He finished 17th in the 1986 AL MVP voting.  

I mailed to Fletcher on November 6 and got the cards back on January 22, for a 77-day TAT.

TTM Success - Tony Fossas

Here is a 1990 Topps that came back signed from Tony Fossas.  I had sent him 5 cards, but this was the only one I got back.  It did help me get some cards out of the boxes, but I'd have liked to get a couple of the others back as well.

Fossas (b. 1957) played in the majors from 1988 to 1999 for the Rangers, Brewers, Red Sox, Cardinals, Mariners, Cubs and Yankees.  He had a record of 17-24 with 324 strike outs and a 3.90 ERA.

I mailed to Fossas on November 28 and got the card back on January 4, for a 37-day TAT. 

TTM Success - Clay Parker

A few more early 90s cards were added to the autograph album when I received this TTM success from Clay Parker.  The above 1990 Topps turned out nicely.

I also got a 1991 Donruss, 1991 Fleer and a 1991 Topps signed by Parker. 

Parker (b. 1962) played in the majors in 1987, from 1989 to 1990 and 1992 for the Mariners, Yankees and Tigers.  He had a record of 7-10 with 121 strike outs and a 4.42 ERA.

I mailed to Parker on November 2 and got the cards back on December 23, for a 51-day TAT.

TTM Success - Bill Long

My recent TTM successes stretch beyond cards I pulled from Conrad's boxes and my own vintage stuff.  I still have a ton of junk wax era cards to send out, and got a few taken care of with this success from Bill Long.  He signed the above 1989 Bowman nicely.  This will take a spot in an 8-card page and help me continue to fill that up.

I also got a 1989 Score, 1990 Score Rookies and Traded and a 1990 Topps signed.  Each turned out nicely. 

Long (b. 1960) played in the majors in 1985 and from 1987 to 1991 for the White Sox, Cubs and Expos.  He had a record of 27-27 with 247 strike outs and a 4.37 ERA.

I mailed to Long on December 2 and got the cards back on December 18, for a 16-day TAT. 

TTM Success - Clint Zavaras

The 1990 Donruss set remains one that collectors either love or hate.  I love it.  It was one of the first sets I completed, yet it remains underrepresented in my autograph album.  I found this one of Clint Zavaras and sent it out TTM, along with his 1990 Topps.  Both of the cards came back looking nice, even though Zavaras's marker appears to be drying up.

Zavaras (b. 1967) played in the majors in 1989 for the Mariners.  He went 1-6 with 31 strike outs and a 5.19 ERA.

I mailed to Zavaras on October 31 and got the cards back on November 14, for a 13-day TAT. 

Another TTM Success From Davey Johnson

Another TTM success from former Oriole, Davey Johnson came in recently when I looked to get his 1991 Crown Orioles card into the autograph album. The card turned out nicely.  I wish there was a little more to the set, but I can't complain since I got the entire thing for $5 and there are guys in there who have no other cards.

I also sent a rough 1968 Topps that has some marks on the back, a 1985 Topps and a 1990 Topps buyback.  Johnson inscribed the 85 Topps with 1986 WS Champs.

I mailed to Johnson on September 29 and got the cards back on October 10, for an 11-day TAT.  I paid his fee of $5/card.

Another TTM Success From Bob Boone

Bob Boone has been signing more frequently lately, so I gathered up a few cards and sent off to him again.  I liked the above 1987 Donruss Highlights card, and it turned out nicely.

I also got a 1987 Fleer, 1989 Donruss and a 1990 Topps signed.

I had met Boone back during the 2021 season, and got him on a few cards.  He was really cool when we talked to him, so I'm glad to add some more of his signed cards to the autograph album. 

I mailed to Boone on August 23 and got the cards back on September 1, for a 9-day TAT.  

2023 National Free Signer - Jim Gantner

Jim Gantner was the next free signer at the National.  I had gotten him a while back on my 1987 Topps, so I had to dig out some other stuff for the show.  I got the above 1989 Topps Big signed, and it turned out really well.

I also got a 1988 Donruss Baseballs Best (these look so cool with the orange border), a 1988 Topps and a 1990 Topps signed.

Gantner has a really nice signature.  I kind of wish I had brought an 87, just to upgrade it with the thinner marker he was using.

TTM Success - Gary Mielke

Here are a few early 90s cards that came back signed TTM from Gary Mielke.  The above 1991 Fleer turned out nicely.  I know there are a ton of people who abhor this design, but I don't mind it.  It is easy to read, easy to spot in a box or on a card show table, and the cards come out looking great when signed.

I also got a 1990 Topps and a 1991 Topps signed in the same TTM request from Mielke.  Both of these turned out nicely, as well.

Mielke (b. 1963) played in the majors in 1987, 1989 and 1990 for the Rangers.  He had a record of 1-3 with 42 strike outs and a 3.56 ERA.

I mailed to Mielke on November 7 and got the cards back on December 6, for a 29-day TAT.

TTM Success - Steve Rosenberg

A few Junk Wax Era cards were added to my autograph album when I got this TTM success in from Steve Rosenberg.  I cleared out a little bit of room in my boxes from this era by pulling several guys who I had seen sign TTM and sent a few on their way.  The above 1990 Donruss turned out well.  I don't care what anyone else says, I like this set.  It was one of the first sets I had collated (because I had so many of them).

I wasn't about to deny some Topps entries into the album, so I added the above 1989 Topps and 1990 Topps,  Both look great.

Rosenberg (b. 1964) played in the majors from 1988 to 1991 for the White Sox ad Padres.  He had a record of 6-15 with 115 strike outs and a 4.94 ERA.

I mailed to Rosenberg on November 7 and got the cards back on November 17, for a 10-day TAT.

TTM Success - Jack Daugherty

Here are some early 90s cards that I got signed TTM recently by Jack Daugherty.  I had gone through those 90s boxes and pulled a bunch of people to send to, and Daugherty was one who had a bunch of cards.  I hadn't added a 1992 Fleer to the album in a while, so this one was nice to put in there.

I also got a 1990 Topps, 1991 Topps and 1992 Topps signed.

Daugherty (b. 1960) played in the majors in 1987 and from 1989 to 1993 for the Expos, Rangers, Astros and Reds.  He had 194 hits, 10 home runs and a .256 batting average.

I mailed to Daugherty on October 26 and got the cards back on November 14, for a 9-day TAT.

2022 National Free Signer - Milt Thompson

While I hadn't gotten him TTM before, I did have Milt Thompson posted on my blog before. My friend, Stefan, had gotten an 87 Topps signed for me back in 2020. So, when I saw Thompson on the schedule of free signers for this year's National, I didn't have to get the 87 signed. 

Instead, I got the one card of his I found in my collection (the 1990 Topps) and then I found the other three in a dime box at the show.

All of the cards turned out great.  I was really glad to add the 1990 Donruss to the album.  Those are some nice cards, even though a lot of folks don't like that set.

TTM Success - Jim Eisenreich

Hey, it's another 1995 Fleer in my autograph album! The freakiest set yields some nice signed cards, and this one was the key to what I sent off TTM to Jim Eisenreich.

I added some nice Topps cards, as well, but the Fleer turned out the best, in my opinion.

This 1998 Topps is a great card, as well.

Eisenreich (b. 1959) played in the majors from 1982 to 1984 and 1987 to 1998 for the Twins, Royals, Phillies, Marlins and Dodgers.  He had 1,160 hits, 52 home runs and a .290 batting average.  He won the World Series with the Marlins in 1997. He appeared on the 2004 Hall of Fame ballot, but received only 0.6% of the vote.

I mailed to Eisenreich on February 10 and got the cards back on March 19, for a 37-day TAT.