TTM Success 2006

[kearns643]

I will be posting my daily TTM success here as well as "gifts" from my autographing friends.

Monday 19, 2006

Donald Veal 2005 2nd Rounder Cubs (2)
Jon Zeringue 2004 2nd Rounder D'Backs (1)
Rich Hill (2) Cubs Prospect
Kevin Melillo (2) A's Prospect
Lou Santangelo Astros Prospect (3)
Edwin Bellorin Dodgers Prospect (1)
Jamie Hoffman Dodgers Prospect (1)
Brent Lillibridge Pirates (1)

Note: All addressable 2006 Bowman Prospects are out. It is going to interesting to see what kind of success rate I will have here.

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Tuesday June 20th

Brady Endl Braves Prospect

Stuart Pomeranz 2006 2nd Rounder Cards Prospect

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Wed. June 21st

James Barthmaier Astro's prospect

JimThome

Joe Orsulak....one of the trends that I have noticed is that the Pirate Organization must preach "signing" to their players because, along with the Braves, by far, more than any other teams.

Also, Portland Sea Dog tickets in the mail today (Aug 12th vs. Akron) I tell you that to tell you this.....I have to take an old autograph friend to a Sea Dogs game as a thanks for sending some autographs to me recently.

I have a small group of friends in the hobby who are all terrific at sharing, "gifting" and thanking each other for autographs, and my friend that I am talking about here sent a large collection of autographs that contained these baseball sig's in the package:

These are all from his personal collection and what he considers his extras!!!



Major League Baseball

Index Cards…some index cards have player info on back
some have players names typed on front
some have “My Autographs imprinted on front
some have 1st year of players career in corner

Dale Alexander ’29 in corner (1)
Luke Appling ’30 in corner (1) HOFer
Felipe Alou ’58 (1)
David Bancroft ’15 in corner (1) HOFer
Sal Bando ’66 in corner (1)
Hank Bauer “48 in corner Hank Bauer typed on front Hank Bauer former Yank OF New Oriole Manager 1948 on back (1)
James “Cool Papa” Bell (1) HOFer
Yogi Berra ’46 in corner (1) HOFer
Steve Blass (3)
Don Bollweg “50 in corner (1)
Lou Boudreau ’38 in corner (1) HOFer
Ron Brand ’63 in corner (1)
Ken Brett ‘67 (1)
Roy Campabella Roy Campabella typed on front ’45 in corner HOFer
Dan Cater (1)
Roberto Clemente ’55 in corner (1) HOFer
Rocky Colavito ’55 in corner
Stan Coveleski ’12 in the corner (1) HOFer
Joe Cronin Joe Cronin A.L. Commissioner Typed on front HOFer
Frank Crosetti (1) HOFer
Alvin “Jim” Crowder ’26 in corner (1)
Willie Davis (2)
Dizzy Dean Dizzy Dean typed on front ’30 in corner HOFer
Larry Dierker (1)
Dick Dietz (1) bb on back
Vince DiMaggio “Best Wishes” ’37 in corner (1)
Al Downing “Best Wishes” (1)
Brian Downing (1)
Leo Durocher (1) ’25 in corner HOFer
Urban “Red” Farber (1). HOFer
Bob Feller ’36 in corner Bob Feller on front (1) HOFer
Whitey Ford ’50 in corner (1) HOFer
Ray Fosse (2) Frank Frisch “The old Flash” on front ’19 in corner (1)
Ralph Garr ’68 in corner (1)
Ford Frick Ford Frick typed on front HOFer
Frank Frisch “The Old Flash” Frank Frisch typed on front HOFer
Ralph Garr “Best Wishes” (1)
Charles Gehringer ’21 in corner (1) HOFer
Gary Gieger (1)
Warren Giles 11/6/70 Warren G. Giles-National League President 1970 on Back (1) HOFer
Lefty Gomez (1) HOFer
Curt Gowdy “Best Wishes” on front HOfer
Goose Goslin ’21 in corner (1) HOFer
Doug Griffin (1)
Burleigh Grimes (1) HOFer
Charlie Grimm (1)
Dick Groat (1) “Best Regards” on front Dick Groat typed on front (1)
Stan Hack ’32 in corner (1) HOFer
Jesse Haines (1) “St. Louis cardinals 1920-1937 Hall of Fame July27-1970” on front (1) HOFer
Toby Harrah Harrah ’76 on back (1)
Tommy Harper (1)
Bud Harrelson “N.Y. Mets” (1)
Gil Hodges (1)
Waite Hoyt “Good Luck” (1) HOFer
Cal Hubbard My Autograph HOFer
Cal Hubbard typed on front (1) HOFer
Carl Hubbell Carl Hubbell typed on front (1) HOFer
Monte Irvin “Best Wishes” (1) HOFer
Fergus Jenkins (1) HOFer
Eddie Joost “Best Wishes” Eddie Jost (sp) typed on front (1)
Randy Jones (2)
Harmon Killibrew (1) HOFer
Ralph Kiner Ralph Kiner Pro Baseball 2/6/71 typed on back (1) HOFer
Sandy Koufax (1) HOFer
Ted Kluszewski 12/10/70 Ted Kluszewski Baseball typed on back (1)
Tony Kubek (1)
Jim “Dutch” Leonard ’23 in corner “With best wishes” on front
Ernie Lombardi ’31 ’48 on front
Ed Lopat (1)
Mike Lum ’69 in corner Mike Lum Atalanta Braves typed on front (1)
Ted Lyons ’23 in corner 1/22/71 Ted Lyons-Baseball Hall of Fame typed on Back HOFer (1)
Rick Manning (1)
Heinie Manush (1) HOFer
Marty Marion Marty Marion typed on front (1)
Bill Mazeroski (1) ’56 HOFer
Joe McCarthy (1) BBHF on back (1) HOFer
Tim McCarver (1)
Sudden Sam (McDowell) (1)
Rich McKinney (1)
Joe Medwick (1) HOFer
Don Mincher Don Mincher Oakland A’s typed on front
Johnny Mize “Best Wishes” (1) HOFer
Bill Monbouquette “To Mark Lost of Luck” (1)
Dave Morehead (1)
Walter O’Malley Walter O’Malley Onwer Dodgers (1) HOFer
Claude Osteen Claude Osteen L.A. dodgers ’59 on front (1)
Wes Parker ’64 in corner (1)
Marty Pattin ’68 in corner Marty Pattin Milwaukee Brewers typed on front
Jim Perry (1)
Gary Peters (1)
Eddie Popowski (1)
Allie Reynolds ’42 in corner (1)
Sam Rice (1)
Phil Rizzuto Phil Rizzuto Baseball 11/14/70 on back (1) HOFer
Bob Robertson (1)
Red Ruffing 12/12/70 Red Ruffing Baseball Hall of Fame typed on back (1) HOFer
Johnny Sain John Sain typed on front (1)
Jose Santiago ’63 in corner (1) Jose Santiago 1963 RSox pitcher on back
Ron Santo (1)
Red Schoendienst (1) 6/1171 dated on back (1) HOFer
Herb Score (1) player info on back..career stats (1).
George Scott (1)
Joe Sewell (1) HOFer
Bobby Shantz (1) 1/14/71 Robert C. Shantz (Bobby) (P) Pro Baseball typed on back
Sonny Siebert (1)
George Sisler (1) 2/1/71 dated on back (1) HOfer
Fred Snoddgrass “N.Y.Giants” 5/18/71 dated on back player career teams typed on back(1)
Duke Snyder (1)
Warren Spahn Warren Spahn typed on front
Casey Stengel Casey Stengel typed on front (1) HOFer
Riggs Stephenson ’21 in corner (1)
Bill Terry (1) HOFer
Joe Torre ’60 in corner
Paul “Dizzy” Trout ’39 in corner 1/19/71 typed on back (1)
Johnny Vander Meer “Regards” on front (1)
Bill Wambsgnass (1)
Floyd Waner (1) HOFer
Wes Westrum “Best Wishes” (1)
Zack Wheat “Best Wishes” Zack D. Wheat (Baseball) Tr. On back (1) HOFer
Roy White (1)
Maury Wills (1)
Joe Wood (1) 4/17/71 Joseph Wood “Joe” Pro baseball on back (1)



Signed Photos

Steve Blass 8x10 (1)
Rico Carty Atlanta Braves (1)
Dick Dietz SF Giant (1)
Lefty Gomez NY Yankee (1) HOFer
Burliegh Grimes Brooklyn Dodgers (1) HOFer
Toby Harrah Tex Ranger (1)
Eddie Kasko Bos. Red Sox (1)
Sandy Koufax NBC Broadcaster (1) HOfer
Tony Kubek NY Yankee (1)
Dave LaRoche California Angel (1)
Sam McDowell Cleveland Indian (1)
Joe Morgan Houston Astro (1) HOFer
Bobby Murcer NY Yankees (1)
Jim Perry Min, Twins (1)
Bob Robertson Pitts Pirates (1)
Brooks Robinson Balt. (1) HOfer
Tom Seaver Sport Magazine cover (1) HOFer
George Scott Boston (1)
Roy White NY Yankee (1)
Early Wynn Cleveland Indian (1) HOFer

HOF Plague Cards—signed

Lou Boudreau (1)
Stan Covelski (1)
Edd Roush (1)
Waite Hoyt (1)

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Thursday June 22

Steve Hammond brother of Chris

Les Lancaster

Jeff Keppinger Mets prospect

Jon Sanchez Giants prospect

Mike Rogers 2004 2nd Rounder A's

Yunel Escobar 2005 2nd Rounder Braves

2006 Bowman 1st Bowman card....

Samuel Deduno Rockies prospect

Greg Creek Braves prospect

Chris Turner Red Sox prospect

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Friday June 23


Matt Green 2005 2nd Rounder D'backs prospect

2006 Bowman 1st card

Omir Santos Yankee's prospect

Andy Gonzalez White Sox prospect born 12-15 for a friend

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Saturday June 24th

Bowman 1st year card

Dale Thayer

Chase Headley 2nd Round 2005 Padres Prospect

Mario Pena Red Sox Prospect

Dana Kiecker


Also, does anyone what to trade autographs to help me complete some sets. Leave a PM and I will fill you in on what I need and what I can help you with.

[the pyromaniac]

All I've got for the last 3 months is 3 of 3 from Kyle Farnsworth, c/o Braves last year. I haven't had a chance to send anything out in ages.

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Monday June 26


Bob Adams ('77 Tigers...same name player)

Steve Lubratich

Bruce Boisclair

George Foster

Chaz Roe Rockies prospect 2005 1st Rounder

Chip Cannon D'Rays prospect

Dominic Ramos Red Sox prospect

Andy Gonzalez again born 12/15 for a friend

2006 Bowman 1st cards

Steve Kelly Reds prospect

Michael Ekstrom Padres p.

Kelvin Jimenez Rangers p.

Mark Reed Cubs p. and brother of Jeremy Reed Sea. OF'er

Jarod Rine Orioles p.

Asdrubal Cabrera Mariners p.

Biran Hoilday Pirates p.

FReddy Deza Orioles p.

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Tuesday June 27

Yung-Chi Chen might be my 1st Taiwan born player

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Wednesday June 28

Luis Montanez born 12-15 for a friend

Cody Bunkelman

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Thursday June 29

Eric Nielsen

2006 Bowman 1st cards

Tim "Tug" Hulett son to Tim to complete a real nice father/son set

Henry Owens

Luis Valdez

Corey Ragsdale

I am looking to comlpete the 2005, 2004 and the 2003 1st and 2nd round draft picks....can you help me? PM me and I can fill you in hopefully we can help each other.

Bill

[sj811inca]

Mariano Rivera sent c/o Yankee Stadium 6/8/06 rec 6/30/06 - signed baseball
Joe Mauer sent c/o Metrodome mailed 6/9/06 rec 6/30/06 - signed baseball, he personalized his

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Friday June 30

2006 Bowman 1st card

Jeff Frazier

Andrew Kown

Wilkin Ramirez

Jose Sampusano

Matt Joyce


Delwyn Young

David Murphy to complete my Portland Sea Dogs set

Mitch Stachowsky Red Sox hopefully

Lowell Spinners mascots Allie-gator and Canal-gator, who, it is beleived to be the first mascots to get married at the ball park. Just a few days later it was annouced that they had a "hatchling"...Millie-gator. Now if I do the math right, married, two days later, they have a kid...the gestation period for alligators must be like 100 days....hey, wait a minute, the kid is "hatched" out of wedlock. Nice example for the kids!!!!

UPDATE ON MASCOTS Married in March but birth of Millie was 45 days later...gestation period for 'gators is 45 days....so wedding night bliss....

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Saturday July 1


Bowman 2006 1st card

Ross Ohlendorf

Oswald Navarro

Bobby Wilson

Ofilio Castro


Edgar Garcia

Josh Papelbon brother of Jon and Jeremy


From Pen-Pal Frank Thomas ('52 Pirates)
Note: New String Basebsall Pen-Pals as of 7-1-06

8x10's signed

Elroy Face
Bob Friend
Hank Foiles
Paul Foytack
Tito Francona
Jim Coates

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Monday July 3

Lance Niekro

Sam Lecure

Sherman the Shorebird...

Frank Williams


2006 Bowman 1st cards

Jordan Tata

Lee Mitchell

Diory Hernandez

Brandon Chaves

Alexander Peralta

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Wed. July 5

Ryan Searage son of former ML Ray Searage

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Thursday July 6

Rowdie and Fielding the Mouse Indianaplois Indians Mascots

2006 Bowman 1st Card

Carlos Guevara

Ben Julianel

Fransicso Leandro

Juan Portes

Shawn Riggans

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Friday July 7

Matt DeSalvo

Stephen Puhl son of Terry

Wally Backman Jr. son of Sr.

Sal Butera dad of Drew

Spike Owens brother of Dave

Ricky Barrett



2006 Bowman 1st card

Rafael Rodgriques

Josh Whitesell

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Sat. July 8

Jeremy Ward

2006 Bowman 1st card

Nate Bumstead

Billy Killian

Alejandro De Aza

Tony Granadillo

[AutographCollector]

JimThome

Jim Thome signs??? I didn't know that. I assume that you sent it in care of the stadium? How long did it take?
I took a gamble with Mark Buherle a few months ago, and he signed both of my cards in about 2 weeks time frame.

[kearns643]

Sent it (2) about a month ago got one back...to my surprise.....and the strange thing is when I asked Mr. Thomas who the player playing now most resembled him he said Jim Thome...and he even looks like him too.

Bill

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Sunday July 9

TTM from friends..last week

Bob Milacki

Brian Asseltine

Dewayne Buice

Danny Bonne

Jerry Willard

Bucky Dent

Jim Zapp

Eddie Kasko

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Monday July 10th

Drew Butera so of Sal to complete that set

Skip Schumaker

Jeff Marquez 1st rounder 2004

Junior Herndon

Franklin Morales



2006 Bowman 1st card

Brandon Roberts son of Dave

Brett Smith

Michael Aubrey

[AutographCollector]

TTM success' for today July 10, 2006: (all cards received were one card):

Retired:
Bill Monbouquette
Walt Hriniak
Jerry Buchek
Gene Freese
Lew Krausse
Gene Stephens
Bob Shaw
Jim Roland
Mike Roarke

Minor league:
Ryan Braun
Tug Hulett
and Orioles prospect C.J.Smith

Not a bad bunch for today. My po box was stuffed! :)

[kearns643]

Hey A/C

Nice of the Gene Freeze and Hulett both "family" players.

I have not been able to find card of Freeze but look at Beckett's again.

Mondays are pretty much "loaded"...the most I ever got in one day (Monday, 28)

A/C I "family" players, perhaps we can help each other. Beleive me there are lots and lots. Currently, and I haven't counted lately....complete father-sons sets about 90 and completed brother-brother sets around 120 and counting. I sent out, must have been 20 the past week of ones that I am missing...I.E. Skip and Chip Caray...broadcaster Bob Wolff (grandson playing in minors) and a bunch of Senior League dual cards. I really like that part of the hobby as that is a constant theme (family) I used with my son and some of my younger hobby friends.

Perhaps, we my work slows done a bit I can give you a list of the ones I am missing.

Thanks for you post as well.

Bill

[AutographCollector]

Hey Bill,
The Gene Freese card was part of a 100 card Topps lot that I bought on eBay a few weeks back. Well I have Tug like I stated above, I just don't have his dad's signature though. Lately I have been on a 1960-1969 "kick". And a few minor leaguers here and there. I agree about monday's being loaded. For me friday and saturday's are always the worst. :( And retired living brother/ brother combos that sign ttm? I'm interested in that one. I tell ya what... my BEST father / son combo was 2 cards by Dale Berra, and two cards from Yogi Berra. That was a few years back. What stinks is that my older brother and my uncle collect through the mail, but none of my friends down here care to do it (some think that it is a waste). But it's there loss. It is kinda getting pricey with always buying envelopes, pens, paper, and especially stamps. If the price ever reaches a dollar a stamp.. I will stop... maybe. ;)
~Tony~

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Tuesday July 11

2006 Bowman 1st card

Ryan Spilborghs


CJ Smith

Kennard Bibbs

Jim Thome again

Al Shappi

Micah Owings

Buck Coats

Tom Prince


Josh Lansford to complete and family trio in dad Carney, brother Jared and now Josh...does it get any better than that?

[Mike D.]

Today I got 3 cards signed by former Boston catcher and current Worcester Tornadoes manager Rich Gedman. I don't usually send more than two cards for sigs, but was glad to see Gedman signed them all.

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Thursday July 13

Jeff Francis

Kyle Mura son of Steve

[AutographCollector]

Nothing in the mail since the last time that I posted here. :(

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Friday July 14


Ryan Kohlmeier

Shane Lindsay

Matt Bush

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Saturday July 15

Dustin Majewski

Kevin Ool....cool

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Monday July 17

Spike Owens brother of Dave

Sal Butera dad of Drew

Tommy Zimmer son of Don

Jeff Kuman

Jimmy Shull

Heny Sanchez

2006 Bowman 1st card

Jason Jones

Micheal Collins

[romansports]

Do you usually mail your requests to the stadium??? Id like to maybe give one a whirl. Whats the best way to go about this?

[kearns643]

Romansport,

I usually send to ball park or to home.....I would say pick current player that I have had good luck with and sent it.

Minor leaguers are easy to do....just go to

http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com

type in players last name, click name, click team info and the address will show...good luck

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Wednesday July, 19


Bob Wolff HOF '95 grandfather of John Wolff current White Sox prospect playing for the Bristol Sox

Ryan DeLaughter

Stan and Stu Cliburn on a single (dual card) awesome

[romansports]

Do I include the item I want signed or do they have photos. Do I give stamps to send it back? What usually works well?

[kearns643]

Rom....

I send up to three cards or items of the player...if it is more than that I will ask if he would like to keep some for himself. Put a SASE in your envelope and make sure to say please and thanks...

I do this along with my son so its like a family effort so I most always will mention the players family.

Seems to work especially with the younger players.

Bill

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Thursday July 20


Clayton Richard

Frank Mata

2006 Bowman 1st card

Kyle Kendrick


Joe Garagiola Jr.

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Friday July 21

2006 Bowman 1st card

Eric Rodland


Elliot Johnson

Justin Huber

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Sat. July 22


Zach Ward

Jordan Schafer

Jamar Hill

Shawn Bowman

Sean West 1st rounder 2005


"Family Players"

Ryan Minor brother Damon to complete that set

Yadier Molina brother of Gabe, Bengie and Jose all but Jose

Fred Rath father of Fred

Dustin Yount son of Robin to complete that set.

[kearns643]

From friends TTm for last week....we share our successes.... (friends in the hobby...aren't they grande...

Ronnie Belliard
Dave Hansen
Bob Lacey
Dave McKay dad of Cody
Rich Monteleone
Gene Patton '44 Boston Braves
Tom Patton '57 Orioles
Bill Rohr '67 Red Sox
Larry Sorensen
Bobby Witt

[Jake122683]

My first post here...in the last month or so I've gotten...
Gary Matthews
John Mabry
Tony Womack
Steve Trachsel
Jim Hendry (Cubs GM)
Chris Speier
Moises Alou
Jacque Jones and
Jim Thome

[kearns643]

Thanks for posting Jake...nice on the "family" players with Moises and Speier......

Keepin letting us know your succeses.....ain't baseball grande.

Bill

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Monday July 24

2006 Bowman 1st Cards

Aaron Wideman

Mark McLemore

Chris Maples

Juan Francia


JP Howell 1st rounder 2004

Sharlon Schoop

Nick Webber 2nd rounder 2005

Omar Falcon

Kyle Winters

SCott Mitchinson

Raplh Henriquez

Daron Roberts White Sox prospect and son of former ML Dave

DEan Look brother of Bruce

Jason Dubois

Johan Silva

[redsoxfan1291]

Monday July 24

2006 Bowman 1st Cards

Aaron Wideman

Mark McLemore

Chris Maples

Juan Francia


JP Howell 1st rounder 2004

Sharlon Schoop

Nick Webber 2nd rounder 2005

Omar Falcon

Kyle Winters

SCott Mitchinson

Raplh Henriquez

Daron Roberts White Sox prospect and son of former ML Dave

DEan Look brother of Bruce

Jason Dubois

Johan Silva

WOW :crazy :eek: :rolleyes: !!! That's a mailday if I've ever seen one.

[romansports]

Have you sent to Jacoby Ellsbury???

[AutographCollector]

Have you sent to Jacoby Ellsbury???
I have. I sent 2 cards out to him about 2 weeks ago. Nothing yet. :(

[CleIndians48]

Some good draft selections lately, Evan Longoria, and this Drew Stubbs.

[kearns643]

Hey Clev...nice of the Longoria and Stubbs...no Longoria (looking for cards) but did get Stubbs on a TExas U Pocket schedule....back in the spring..

Thursday July 27

Jeff Bianchi 2nd rounder 2005

Joe Dickerson

Cody Haerther

Merkin VAldez

Nice re-coup after being shut out two days in a row...

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Friday July 28

Brandon Allen

TRevor Bell 1st round 2005

John Danks brother of Jordan

[AutographCollector]

Have you sent to Jacoby Ellsbury???
Guess who I got back from today? ;)

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Saturday July 28

Steve Doetsch

Jeff Zimmerman brother of Jordan to complete that set

Dave Bennett brother of Dennis to complete that set

From a friend:

Buddy Bell son of Gus, father of Dave and Mike

Bob Forsch brother of Ken to complete that set

John Mayberry Sr. dad of Jr. to complete that set

Scott Coolbaugh brother of Mie to complete that set

DArrin Fletcher son of Tom to complete that set

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Monday July 31

Chuck Tiffany

Brett Gardner

Drew Anderson

Tom Walker dad of prospect Neil

Kevin Whalen

Danny "What the" Zell

Louis Marson

Jared Gothreaux

Rob Andrews brother of Mike

Dave Stapleton (Red Sox) same name player

Joe Garagiola Sr. son of Jr.(former AZ D'back GM and now Speical Asst. to the Commish....)

Dave and Patty LaRoche of family photo

[egautographs]

Monday July 31

Chuck Tiffany

Brett Gardner

Drew Anderson

Tom Walker dad of prospect Neil

Kevin Whalen

Danny "What the" Zell

Louis Marson

Jared Gothreaux

Rob Andrews brother of Mike

Dave Stapleton (Red Sox) same name player

Joe Garagiola Sr. son of Jr.(former AZ D'back GM and now Speical Asst. to the Commish....)

Dave and Patty LaRoche of family photo

Hi, I was wondering where did you send the Brett Gardner to and what kind of pen did he sign it in? Also, did Kevin Whelan personalize? Thanks

[kearns643]

Tuesday Aug. 1

Edgar Garcia

[darthb]

wait a minute, im a bit confuzed, what is it you guys are doing???

You find the address to send the cards to the actual players, and they sign it and send it back?!?!?

[AutographCollector]

wait a minute, im a bit confuzed, what is it you guys are doing???

You find the address to send the cards to the actual players, and they sign it and send it back?!?!?
No need to be baffled. And to answer your question... yes. We send between one to three cards, and they sign them. WELL MOST players sign. Don't expect Barry Bonds to sign. :ughh

[kearns643]

Bonds don't sign because the only pointed object that has liquid that he holds is a syringe!!

OUCH!!!...exactly!

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Thursday Aug 3

Gary Rajsich brother of Dave, signed on dual card real nice if I ge Dave's help

Mike Spidale

Micah Schnurstein

Jordan Parraz

Rudy Guillen

Jeremy Papelbon brother of Jon and Josh to complete and outstanding "family" set.

[SouthSideChamps05]

I havent been on this sight in months, but I'm glad to see so many ttmers. These are all the succeses I 've gotten in the past week: (image link at bottom of post)
Here are some ones I've recently sent out:
Jacoby Ellsbury c/o Portland (hopefully he wasnt traded for Lopez or possibly Jones, idk,)
Chris Volstad c/o Greensboro
Andre Ethier c/o LA Dodgers
Shin Soo Choo c/o Cleveland
Joel Guzman c/o Durham
Paul Konerko
Jon Garland
Scott Podsednik
Dustin Hermanson c/o Charlotte
Zach Grienke c/o Wichita
Mike MacDougal c/o Chicago
If you havent noticed, I'm trying to get the whole topps 2005 world series set autographed, and so far I have twenty one out of thirty. Hope to reply again soon.

[AutographCollector]

I havent been on this sight in months, but I'm glad to see so many ttmers. These are all the succeses I 've gotten in the past week: (image link at bottom of post)
Here are some ones I've recently sent out:
Jacoby Ellsbury c/o Portland (hopefully he wasnt traded for Lopez or possibly Jones, idk,)
Chris Volstad c/o Greensboro
Andre Ethier c/o LA Dodgers
Shin Soo Choo c/o Cleveland
Joel Guzman c/o Durham
Paul Konerko
Jon Garland
Scott Podsednik
Dustin Hermanson c/o Charlotte
Zach Grienke c/o Wichita
Mike MacDougal c/o Chicago
If you havent noticed, I'm trying to get the whole topps 2005 world series set autographed, and so far I have twenty one out of thirty. Hope to reply again soon.
Impressive list that you sent out. I too sent out a request to Volstad recently. Are you guessing with Konerko and Garland?
Also with your signed cards... did David Wright sign ttm? What about Jenks?

[SouthSideChamps05]

Yep, all of those are ttm's that I've gotten back regular season in the last two weeks, except the Barmes. But David Wright is an extremely good signer, and if you send to him, you should get it back. I'm thinking of sending him the SI cover with him and the Mets. The Jenks one took less than a week to get back. With the Konerko and Garland, I saw spring training succeses with them, but yeah, I am guessing, but I have to complete that set, so it's worth a try.

[egautographs]

Yep, all of those are ttm's that I've gotten back regular season in the last two weeks, except the Barmes. But David Wright is an extremely good signer, and if you send to him, you should get it back. I'm thinking of sending him the SI cover with him and the Mets. The Jenks one took less than a week to get back. With the Konerko and Garland, I saw spring training succeses with them, but yeah, I am guessing, but I have to complete that set, so it's worth a try.

FYI, David Wright uses a ghost-signer, which means he has someone else do his mail for him.

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Saturday August 6

Cloyd Boyer brother of Clete and Ken

Bill Hunter borther of George

Skip Caray son of Harry dad of Chip

Tim Drew brother of JD and Stephen

JD Drew brother of Tim and Stephen to complete that trio for a friend



Jesse Gutierrez

Chris Demaria

Nathan Haynes

Jon Knott

Mike Ferris

Vinny Rottino

[kearns643]

From friends TTM last week (we "gift" each other)

Dustin Yount

Todd Greene

Les Rohr 67 Mets

Steve Trachsel

Bryan Hickerson

Joey Meyer

Dave Beard

[kearns643]

Monday Aug 7th

Record Day

Family

Eric Young son of Eric Young
Chuck Lindstrom son of HOF Freddy Lindstrom
Bob Skinner dad of Joel
Harry Wendelstedt dad of Hunter
CArlos Paqual brother of Camilo
Phil Gagliano brother of Ralph
Tito Francona dad of Terry
Jim Heise son of Clarence
Milt Bolling
Frank Bolling
Joe Keough son of Marty brother of Matt
Larry Yount brother of Robin uncle of Dustin
Skeeter Kell brother George


George Lerchen
Gary Rath
Matt Macri
Steve Bondurant
Olin Wick
ERic Ridener
Mark Robinson
Jake Postlewait
Duane Kuiper

[kearns643]

Tuesday Aug. 8th

JD Drew again

Miguel Perez

Sal "menalma" Bando brother of Chris

[AutographCollector]

Tuesday Aug. 8th

JD Drew again

I wrote to him in the beginning of the season. Still nothing back from him. :(

[darthb]

how do you know these players (at least the bigger named players) arent using a ghost writer of some sort?

[kearns643]

Wed July 9th

Matt Fox 2004 1st rounder Twins

AS far as ghost wrtiers...can only trust human nature here.

Older players, with requests being sent to home addresses, I would suspect would be more legit...unless wife is involved....

B

[SouthSideChamps05]

I wrote to him in the beginning of the season. Still nothing back from him. :(

Just sent to him today after seeing this success.

[kearns643]

Thursday Aug 10th

Del Unser son of Al

Hal Bradeen brother of Danny

Tom Tresh son of Mike

Roy Smalley dad of Roy Jr.

Pete Ladd

Jair Lurrjens

Dallas Braden

[kearns643]

Friday Aug 11th

Steve Register

Chris Kelly son of Pat Kelly (80 Toronto)...confusing as there were three Pat Kelly's that played between 1980-95..

Ken Singleton dad of Chris and Justin

Tommy Mendoza

Erik Cormier

Marv Foley

Steve Mura dad of prospect Kyle Mura

Luis Hernandez

Dual card signed by both Vern and Vance Law

[SouthSideChamps05]

Does anybody know how Papelbon or Scott Olsen are at signing ttm? How about Matt Holliday?

[AutographCollector]

Does anybody know how Papelbon or Scott Olsen are at signing ttm? How about Matt Holliday?
I sent two cards to Holliday, and got them back signed. :cool:

[kearns643]

Saturday Aug 12th


Ned Yost

Brian Staviski

Juan Portes

[Oakland A's]

First TTM success

Terry Puhl
Jarrod Washburn

[kearns643]

Way to Go Oakland A's...glad I could help.....

Kearns643

[AutographCollector]

First TTM success

Terry Puhl
Jarrod Washburn




Great! Welcome to the hobby! :) I'm glad that my countless private messages and Bill's countless PM's to you paid off.
To me personally this hobby is addicting. My girlfriend gets pissed at me all the time. Her:" Hey honey? What are you doing? It's midnight, and you have to be up for work in 5 hours."
Me:" I'll be in bed soon, I have a few more players to write to." LOL... she helps me out though, when I get paid I buy 3 books of stamps, and when she gets paid she buys me a book of stamps also. It's all in fun. :)

[kearns643]

Monday Aug. 14th

Dave Sisler brother of George & Earl and son of Earl

Joshua Roenicke son of Gary

Don Lee son of Thornton

Ralph Botting

Luis Rivera Angles prospect and same name player

NORM AND LARRY Sherry

Nick Masset

Adam Boeve

Aaron Herr son of Tommy

Arron Boone grandson of Ray son of Bob, brother of Brett

Bill Sampen

Kevin Hickey

Jerry Ujdur

[rwolfe09]

Jeremy Papelbon brother of Jon and Josh to complete and outstanding "family" set.

What was the address you sent your item to? I have a ball signed by Josh and Jon and I'm thinking about sending it to Jeremy. About how long was the wait? Thanks.

[rwolfe09]

Marv Foley


What address did you use? See, I was still a kid when Foley was helping Rochester become big in AAA.

[kearns643]

Tuesday Aug. 15

Pure family day....

Ed and John O"Brien...twins on a '54 Topps reprint....simply awesome

Jeff Russell dad of James Russell Mariner prospect

Craig Reynolds dad of Cubs prospect Kyle

Josh Bonifay son of Former Pirates GM Cam

Mike Bacsik son Mike

And on Wednesday going to a Portland Sea Dogs game in hopes of meeting Dave LaRoche...dad of Adam and Andy

and Brad Hassey son of former ML Ron

[kearns643]

Thursday Aug 17th

Almost an entire family day again...the exception

JD Martin


Bien Figueroa dad of TOR prospect Stephen and TOR prospect Justin

Don Mueller son of Walter

Bret Boone son of Bob, brother of Aaron and grandson of Ray

Ray Boone in a trade...

[SouthSideChamps05]

Thursday Aug 17th

Bret Boone son of Bob, brother of Aaron and grandson of Ray


Did you send this to his house? How long did it take, and did he charge a fee?

[kearns643]

Did you send this to his house? How long did it take, and did he charge a fee?


It was out almost year and 1/2....must have been to park? I don't keep exact records just when...no fee...and second time i have gotten him too.. three years ago the 1st time....

Bill

[romansports]

did you have any luck with ellsbury?

[SouthSideChamps05]

Mike Maroth c/o Toledo Mudhens, signed 2/2 in black sharpie. Took only 6 days.

[kearns643]

Friday Aug. 18th

Micah Furtado

Sean Rodrigues

Ned Yost IV

Mark Davis brother of Mike

Terry Francona on a 1985 Topps dual father-son card signed by Tito

Clete Boyer brother of Cloyd and Ken

[kearns643]

Saturday Aug 19th

Roy Smalley Jr of an dual card with dad...dad's already on it....nice

Phil Stephenson

Khalid Ballouli

[kearns643]

Sunday Aug. 20th (From friends TTM last week)

Chris Codiroli
Ken Williams
Woody Williams
Terry Jorgensen

[kearns643]

Monday Aug. 21st

Andy LaRoche...son of DAve...brother of Adam...on a family photo of his Mom, DAd, and brothers...already signed by DAve and Patty....just got to get Adam and we're in!!!!

Steve Swisher dad of Nick

Lee Thomas

[Oakland A's]

today i got garret anderson, Ken Forsch, and Robb Quinlan

[kearns643]

today i got garret anderson, Ken Forsch, and Robb Quinlan


Nice on all three...especially Forsch and Quinlann as they have brothers who or have played in the ML's

[SouthSideChamps05]

This was probably my best ever ttm day. I recieved three successes back today, all from great players
Don Larsen c/o home, 10 days. Signed 1/2 cards sent. Also sent back a typed note saying he would not sign the other card, which was a fleer card, because the company had used his name without permission.

Robin Roberts c/o home, about a week. Signed 1/2 cards sent with a blue sharpie. Did not sign it with "'72 HOF" like he had with other successes I've seen, but still a great success from a Hall of Famer.

Last, but certainly not least, Andre Ethier c/o L.A. Dodgers in about 10 days. Signed 1/1 cards sent in blue sharpie. Also sent back a hand written note that said, "Eric- Thanks for the letter and interest, Andre." I find that awesome that a player actually sent back a personal note, let alone read my letter. Scans are below.

[kearns643]

This was probably my best ever ttm day. I recieved three successes back today, all from great players
Don Larsen c/o home, 10 days. Signed 1/2 cards sent. Also sent back a typed note saying he would not sign the other card, which was a fleer card, because the company had used his name without permission.

Robin Roberts c/o home, about a week. Signed 1/2 cards sent with a blue sharpie. Did not sign it with "'72 HOF" like he had with other successes I've seen, but still a great success from a Hall of Famer.

Last, but certainly not least, Andre Ethier c/o L.A. Dodgers in about 10 days. Signed 1/1 cards sent in blue sharpie. Also sent back a hand written note that said, "Eric- Thanks for the letter and interest, Andre." I find that awesome that a player actually sent back a personal note, let alone read my letter. Scans are below.


Southside...all three guys are class guys too. My stories with them are samiliar....good for you....

B

[kearns643]

Tuesday Aug. 22nd

Jackie Moore dad of Astro prospect Jonathan

Steve Garranbrants

[Oakland A's]

today i got steve trachsel and chris roberson

[Oakland A's]

Sorry to ask but does anyone know if Gil Heredia and Geronimo Berroa sign through TTM?
They are former Oakland A's players
thank you for the help

[SouthSideChamps05]

8/24/06

Two pretty good prospects today:
Brandon Wood, sent to the Salt Lake Bees in April. However, the letter was stamped from "North Texas P&D," so it was probably forwarded to another team. Signed 1/1 in blue sharpie. Very nice sig from a very good prospect.

Chris Volstad, 1/1, sent to the Greensboro Grasshoppers about a month ago.
Scans below.

[Oakland A's]

Mark Prior c/o cubs 17days

Keith Atherton c/o home 5days

[kearns643]

8/24/06

Two pretty good prospects today:
Brandon Wood, sent to the Salt Lake Bees in April. However, the letter was stamped from "North Texas P&D," so it was probably forwarded to another team. Signed 1/1 in blue sharpie. Very nice sig from a very good prospect.

Chris Volstad, 1/1, sent to the Greensboro Grasshoppers about a month ago.
Scans below.


Hey copy cat....Wood for me too

[kearns643]

Thursday Aug. 24th

Brandon Wood

Mark Lowe

Photos of our Pen-pal Frank Thomas ('52) from friend taken at Mr. Thomas's house. Real nice photos of him and his wife in front of some on the memorbilia that he has on his walls.

Photos of PNC park as well.

Mr. Thomas is a terricfic guy...great letter writer and friend.

[SouthSideChamps05]

Hey copy cat....Wood for me too

I just saw like 4 others come back in the last two days too.

[SouthSideChamps05]

Jacoby Ellsbury c/o Portland SeaDogs, about a month. Signed 1/1 cards, also personalized it to me (did not ask him too.)

Kevin Mench c/o Milwaukee Brewers, about a week. Signed 2/2 cards, also personalized it to me (did not ask him too.) Kinda wish he wouldn't have personalized both because I like to trade my doubles, but still a very nice gesture.

[kearns643]

Friday August 25th

Anthony Gwynn to complete an awesome trilogy with dad Tony and Uncle Chris

Jason Motte
Donnie Smith

Earl Averill Jr. son of Earl to complete that outstanding set

Chris Gonzales

[Oakland A's]

Lonnie Smith c/o Home 10 days

Andre Dawson c/0 Home 8 days

[kearns643]

Saturday Aug 26th

James Jurries

Ron Roenicke on dual Senior League card...Gary's request goes out Monday.
Brother of Gary and uncle of Joshua....

Robinson Diaz

HOF Lee MacPhail father of Andy and son of Lee Sr.

[SouthSideChamps05]

Garret Anderson c/o Angels in less than two weeks. Signed 1/2. I love the way these Studio cards look signed though.

[Oakland A's]

Good day today

John Smiley c/o home 12days

Nate Robertson ( Also included an extra card)c/o Tigers 18days

[kearns643]

Monday Aug 28th

Mardie Cornejo dad of Nate to complete that nice father-son set...

Vince Faison

Brendan Ryan

[pesky6]

Mark Prior c/o cubs 17days

Keith Atherton c/o home 5days

WHAT THE HECK?!?!?!? I wrote to him during Spring Training and I STILL haven't recieved a response. What's up with that?!?!?!?

Congrats on your success.

[Oakland A's]

haha thanks,
yea I was suprised too.I Thought it would have to take at least 6 months or something

[kite2100]

This is what i've recieved for 2006

Hank Blalock

Dave Magadan

Bobby Livingston draft pick he addressed it to me

Ty Wigginton

Michael Wuertz

Jesse Crain (I think he signed it with a dry sharpie cause it is faded in places)

Bowman 1st cards

Greg Creek

Brett Gardner

[kearns643]

This is what i've recieved for 2006

Hank Blalock

Dave Magadan

Bobby Livingston draft pick he addressed it to me

Ty Wigginton

Michael Wuertz

Jesse Crain (I think he signed it with a dry sharpie cause it is faded in places)

Bowman 1st cards

Greg Creek

Brett Gardner


Welcome aboard Kite....Creek is of special interest to me....Born in Maine...and Blalock is a brother of former player.

[kite2100]

Welcome aboard Kite....Creek is of special interest to me....Born in Maine...and Blalock is a brother of former player.

k thanks man. i luv this stuff.

[kearns643]

Tuesday Aug 29th

Luis Aparicio in a trade

Barry Jones

Andy MacPhail son of Lee, grandson of Lee

Bert Roberge (Maine Born)

[SouthSideChamps05]

Kenny Williams c/o Chicago White Sox, signed 2/2 in about 2 weeks.

[Oakland A's]

NICK SWISHER!!(my favorite player) c/o A's

Rick Cerone c/o home

Craig Reynolds c/o home

[kearns643]

NICK SWISHER!!(my favorite player) c/o A's

Rick Cerone c/o home

Craig Reynolds c/o home


Nice on the Swisher.....family player...his dad is Steve....

[kearns643]

Thursday Aug. 31st

Pat Kelly '80 Toronto dad of Chris

Brad Hassey son of Ron

Dante Brinkley

[Oakland A's]

Thursday Aug. 31st

Pat Kelly '80 Toronto dad of Chris

Brad Hassey son of Ron

Dante Brinkley

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Pat Kelly and Brad Hassey! Gotta try them.

Today

Bob MacDonald

[pesky6]

Nice on the Swisher.....family player...his dad is Steve....

It's too bad he made the bush-league comment when asked about Curt Schilling's 3000th K. JMO.

[kearns643]

It's too bad he made the bush-league comment when asked about Curt Schilling's 3000th K. JMO.


You are right....some people's kids.......!

[SouthSideChamps05]

Jarrod Washburn c/o Seattle Mariners in about 3 weeks. Signed 1/2, and kept my 03 Bowman Heritage.

[kearns643]

Friday Sept. 1st

Humberto Quintero

Matt Torra...late season singee...D'BAcks 1st rounder 2005

[kearns643]

Sat. Sept 2nd

James Essian son of Jim

[pesky6]

Sat. Sept 2nd

James Essian son of Jim

Geesh, you love those father/son combos, huh? :D

[kearns643]

Geesh, you love those father/son combos, huh? :D


Don't you...I think it..("Family" players) is one of baseball's greatest legacies...

Imgine.....your dad played (Ray Boone), you played (Bob) and now you have two sons that have or are playing (Bret and Aaron) in the Majors.....

And to think we have autographs of all those 4 and many more

http://baseball-fever.com/showthread.php?t=48833 Fathers and Sons

http://baseball-fever.com/showthread.php?t=48833 Brothers

It makes the hobby a fun thing to do....and we have never had a negative response by any "family" player...many send extra stuff AND ABOVE ALL...I share this with my son.

Its a great hobby and thanks for your post.

[Oakland A's]

Yesterday 9/1/06

Larry Bowa c/o Yankees 11days

[Oakland A's]

Today

Steve Balboni c/o home 19days

[SouthSideChamps05]

The Jeff Clement and the Troy Tulowitzki were part of a trade, where I totally ripped this guy off! Just kidding, haha, very good and succesful trade!

Bob Wickman c/o Braves in about 2 weeks, 1/1
Kenny Lofton c/o Dodgers in about a month or so, 1/1

[Oakland A's]

Does anyone have the address of Victor Diaz or Francisco Cordero or Miguel Cabrera? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you

[redsoxfan1291]

Jacoby Ellsbury c/o Portland SeaDogs, about a month. Signed 1/1 cards, also personalized it to me (did not ask him too.)

Kevin Mench c/o Milwaukee Brewers, about a week. Signed 2/2 cards, also personalized it to me (did not ask him too.) Kinda wish he wouldn't have personalized both because I like to trade my doubles, but still a very nice gesture.
You can just use rubbing alcohol to get the inscription off the glossy one. Be careful though.

[SouthSideChamps05]

You can just use rubbing alcohol to get the inscription off the glossy one. Be careful though.

I'll experiment with soem junk cards...

[kearns643]

Sunday Sept. 3rd (from Friends TTM last week)

Keith Hughes
Todd Pratt
Greg Jelks
Ron Samford 1954 Tigers
Chuck Baker
Mark DeRosa
Dee Sanders '45 Browns
Ed Samcoff '51 A's

[kite2100]

jarrod washburn today C/O the mariners

[kite2100]

got mark texiera, C/O Rangers sent card back unsigned with pre-print pic.

[kearns643]

Tuesday Sept. 4th

Justin Leone (Marniers prospect)

Ken "Hawk " Harrelson
Willie Harris
Timo Perez
Geoff Blum
Chien-Ming Wang

[SouthSideChamps05]

Jim Kaat c/o home, sent about 3 weeks ago. Signed 2/2, also asked for a donation to an ataxia charity.

[pesky6]

9/5 Joe Nuxhall 2/2 and also signed my index card.

[Oakland A's]

TOday 9/5

Zane Smith c/o home 8 days

Also got a great gift from a friend in the hobby.

Clem Labine
Gary Lucas
and other great stuff!!

[SouthSideChamps05]

Ron Cey c/o home in about 2 weeks. signed 1/1.

[kearns643]

Wed Sept. 6th

Dick Leavitt...."Local Hero" football player, Former NY Giant '75-77. I know.....I know...football player!!!!! Only put here to remind others that there are alot of "local guys" that have contributed to the game(s). We have been lucky enough to get some of the local baseball players...high minors, head coaches, former ML'ers and players selected to the State's Hall of Fames...all important people...met them all and have enjoyed them very much...

Mr. Leavitt also has been lucky enough to coach his son. Gob bless the both of them.

[Oakland A's]

Does anyone have the address of Victor Diaz or Francisco Cordero or Miguel Cabrera? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you

Anyone got their addresses?

[SouthSideChamps05]

Anyone got their addresses?

People don't always like to just hand out their addresses, because we pay for them, and in respect of the player. If you're serious about ttming, then buy a book or SASEsportcollectors memborship. They're well worth it.
Never the less, I usually help people out a couple of times, so here you go: Cabrera lives in Venezuela, Cordero lives in the Dominican.
Victor Diaz
2107 North Avers
Chicago, IL 60647

[kearns643]

Thursday Sept. 7th

Billy Sample...note from him .."So, you regard baseball players as heroes"?...The people I admire the most were people of whom I had interaction with. coaches, Den or Scout Leaders, teachers".... Mr. Sample you are so right.

Mike MacDonald

Craig Tatum (Reds prospect)

[Oakland A's]

People don't always like to just hand out their addresses, because we pay for them, and in respect of the player. If you're serious about ttming, then buy a book or SASEsportcollectors memborship. They're well worth it.
Never the less, I usually help people out a couple of times, so here you go: Cabrera lives in Venezuela, Cordero lives in the Dominican.
Victor Diaz
2107 North Avers
Chicago, IL 60647


Awesome THANKS!

I do have a book but it does not list their home addresses

[kearns643]

[QUOTE=SouthSideChamps05]People don't always like to just hand out their addresses, because we pay for them, and in respect of the player. If you're serious about ttming, then buy a book or SASEsportcollectors memborship. They're well worth it.
Never the less, I usually help people out a couple of times, so here you go: Cabrera lives in Venezuela, Cordero lives in the Dominican.
Victor Diaz
2107 North Avers
Chicago, IL 60647[/QUOTE

[Oakland A's]

Today

Jamie Moyer c/o Mariners 23 days

Randy Wolf c/o Phillies 17 days

[Oakland A's]

Garth Iorg

Jeff Francis

also recieved in trade Harold Baines

Ben Grieve Failed sent card back unsigned

[kearns643]

Friday Sept 8th

Rodney McCray
Johhny Pesky
Garret Olson
Juan Uribe
AJ Pierzynski
Dustin Hermanson
Brandon McCarthy
CArl Evertt

Letter from Pen-pal FRank Thomas

[pesky6]

Mark Prior, 193 days, 1/2. Not sure if this one is real.

[kearns643]

Mark Prior, 193 days, 1/2. Not sure if this one is real.


Have seen his success show up all ovet the place lately...still waiting for mine...real? You can never know for sure.

[SouthSideChamps05]

Garth Iorg

Jeff Francis

also recieved in trade Harold Baines

Ben Grieve Failed sent card back unsigned

None today, but man, I really want my Francis back!

[Wasp]

First two sigs ttm ever. :)

Jamie Moyer c/o Phillies 18 days
Brandon Fahey c/o Orioles 4 days

[rwolfe09]

Yesterday I got:
Randy Wolf c/o Philadelphia Phillies - 22 days

Odd thing is that my dad's name is Randy Wolfe. They both have the RCW initals too..so do I. Woop!

[kearns643]

Saturday Sept 9th

Eric Haberer

[Oakland A's]

Yesterday 9/9/06

Bryn Smith

[SouthSideChamps05]

Stan Musial c/o Stan the Man Inc. Returned my card back unsigned, but sent this postcard, which I'm pretty sure is real. 7 days.


Jose Valentin c/o Mets, 2/2 in about a month.

[AutographCollector]

The one player this year that I doubt that I will get back from is Nick Markakis of the Orioles. It was a sweet minor league card. And it's been 4 months. Oh well.. having collecting for more than 15 years now... I have had my fair share of success' and failures ttm.

[kite2100]

I'm elated to say i recieved a Mark Prior on Saturday, its 1/1 C/O the Cubs in 11 days. tyvm Mark!!!

[kearns643]

Stan Musial c/o Stan the Man Inc. Returned my card back unsigned, but sent this postcard, which I'm pretty sure is real. 7 days.


Jose Valentin c/o Mets, 2/2 in about a month.



Good work SS...don't doubt it...rejoice in it...HOF and in some circles is considered the greatest hitter of all time...congrats...and Jose...he is brother of Javier...so I would say nice day.....

[kearns643]

Monday Sept 11th

Colby Lewis

Josh Wall 2nd Rounder 2005 Dodgers prospect

Jared Wells SD prospect

Mike Oquist

Clint Sammons Braves prospect

Nate Robertson

Chris Roberson

Steve Balboni


"Family"

John Shelby Jr. son of Sr.

Don Buford dad of Damon

Charlie Beamon Jr. son Sr.

Tom Walker dad of Neil

Ray Narleski son of Bill

[kearns643]

Tuesday Sept 12th

Joe Niekro brother of that other guy!?

Jacoby Ellsbury Red Sox prospect

Rob Johnson Marniers prospect

[Oakland A's]

Yesterday

Adam Piatt

[Zito75]

Yesterday

Adam Piatt

Woah... Where is he, by the way?

[kearns643]

Wednesday Sept. 13th

Ray Searage dad of PIT prospect Ryan to complete that set

Rob Johnson again..yesterday too...

Strange mail week this week as it seems that almost every envelope has come in damaged. Tuesday's mail we had two envelopes actually opened..one being torn off one end. Today, we had one torn and came in a postage package from the Post Master with appologies as to the damaged letter. All items were in tack though.....I am going to blame it on the full moon....

Reminds me of the time we sent for Darryl Strawberry...looked up his address.....Florida State Prison, Jacksonville...cell number ?????...we did a google search under "Baseball players who could have had it all...but didn't", thats where we found Dwight Gooden too!!!! and sent it to him....

The letter came back all "interogated"...I mean words X'ed out....dyed for prints and a letter from the Warden explaining what happened. Wow..I think they thought we were trying to "sneak in" some kind of secret code for the lockup or perhaps that we were trying to hide some kind of file....heck...we didn't want him to get out...we wanted him to stay in...

Strange but true...

No autograph by the way...

[pesky6]

Wednesday Sept. 13th

Ray Searage dad of PIT prospect Ryan to complete that set

Congrats on the Searage. I sent to him back in 1999 and I never got a response. I think I sent to him when he was a coach with the Orlando Rays.

I got 2 back on Monday and 2 on Tuesday:

Monday:

Harley Hisner, 2/2, 6 days. In his only major leage appearance, he surrendered Joe DiMaggio's last regular season hit. In the same game he struck out Mickey Mantle twice and went 1 for 2. He lost, 3-0. He wrote all of that on the two index cards I sent to him.

Frank Verdi, 2/2, 6 days.

Tuesday:

George Kell, 2/2, 7 days

Don Gutteridge 4/2, 7 days, answered my questions on the back of my letter and included two of his own home made cards as well.

[kearns643]

Congrats on the Searage. I sent to him back in 1999 and I never got a response. I think I sent to him when he was a coach with the Orlando Rays.

I got 2 back on Monday and 2 on Tuesday:

Monday:

Harley Hisner, 2/2, 6 days. In his only major leage appearance, he surrendered Joe DiMaggio's last regular season hit. In the same game he struck out Mickey Mantle twice and went 1 for 2. He lost, 3-0. He wrote all of that on the two index cards I sent to him.

Frank Verdi, 2/2, 6 days.

Tuesday:

George Kell, 2/2, 7 days

Don Gutteridge 4/2, 7 days, answered my questions on the back of my letter and included two of his own home made cards as well.


Thanks Pesky...I have an extra Searage...would you like....I have Kell, Gutteridge...but know a thing about Hinser or Verdi. What did they sign..CIC's. Would be interested. Gutteridge sent me extra cards of himself. Some players just do it right...he is one...answered a few questions of mine too...signed everything I sent...wished us well.

Kearns643

[pesky6]

Thanks Pesky...I have an extra Searage...would you like....I have Kell, Gutteridge...but know a thing about Hinser or Verdi. What did they sign..CIC's. Would be interested. Gutteridge sent me extra cards of himself. Some players just do it right...he is one...answered a few questions of mine too...signed everything I sent...wished us well.

Kearns643

Kearns, maybe we could work out a trade. I have over a thousand signed bb cards, with hundreds available to trade. let me know.

Hisner and Verdi are cup-of-coffee type players. Since they weren't on cards, I sent them index cards to sign. Hisner pitched his only game against the Yankees, and Verdi played one game for the Yankees in 1953, but never got an at-bat, a lot like Moonlight Graham in Field of Dreams.

I've always had a fascination with guys who've only played one game or just a handful of games. They always seem to have a story to tell. If I had a scanner, I'd show you but here's what Hisner wrote on each index card:


Harley P. Hisner
Boston Red Sox 1951
Joe Dimaggio got his last
regular season hit off me
Struck out Mickey Mantle twice.
Sept 30-1951 at Yankee Stadium
got beat 3 to 0 I was 1 for 2
at the plate, never got another chance.

I've gotten full-page letters from some of the guys I wrote to. Sure, it's not like getting a super star's autograph after months of waiting, but I think it's cool :)

[Oakland A's]

Today 9/13/06

Willie Eyre

[kearns643]

Thursday Sept. 14th

Bob MacDonald

Marty Keough dad of Matt and Jody

Frank Thomas '52 Pirates...sent him 14 cards of himself and asked him to sign them but keep as many as he wants as I know that would be youngters looking for cards of him and he could share...he sends back 10.

[SouthSideChamps05]

Orlando Hudson in a trade

also, very different success:

Bud Selig c/o commishioners office. Sent only a letter to him asking for a ball, no sase, and sure enough sent back an official Rawlings major league baseball, signed on the sweet spot in blue ballpoint. These balls sell for $15 retail.

[kearns643]

Friday Sept 15th

JJ Furmaniak

Jerry Kutzler

[Oakland A's]

Yesterday 9/14/06

Joe Borowski

[kearns643]

Saturday Sept. 16th

Mike Adams son of Bobby and same name player

Danny Putnam 1st round pick A's 2004

Brennan King

[rwolfe09]

Bud Selig c/o commishioners office. Sent only a letter to him asking for a ball, no sase, and sure enough sent back an official Rawlings major league baseball, signed on the sweet spot in blue ballpoint. These balls sell for $15 retail.

You think if I send a letter he might send me a ball? Or should I just send him a letter asking if I can send a ball to get signed and should I send a SASE?

[kite2100]

jim thome C/O The White Sox in 17days

[bailiff]

Yesterday brought Mike Butia- Indians prospect in 2 months and Jim Pyburn c/o in 9 days.

[Oakland A's]

Yesterday 9/16/06

Tim Salmon (badly bent) =(

[bailiff]

Congrats on that salmon. For some reason he has not signed for me after several attempts.

[SouthSideChamps05]

jim thome C/O The White Sox in 17days

Do you have any pictures of that? Lately, I've seen a few successes that were ghost signed.

[kearns643]

Monday Sept 18th

Tommy Herr dad of Aaron

Quinn Mack brother of Shane...third time the charm...to complete that nice set

Packages from friends...friends in the hobby...nothing better...

[bailiff]

Rumer has it that the Thome's are a definate stamp.

[Oakland A's]

Rumer has it that the Thome's are a definate stamp.
Yea i think its true
Mine looks like its a stamp...

[kite2100]

no don't have a scan sorry

got charlie hough and jake westbrook yesterday

[pesky6]

Congrats on that salmon. For some reason he has not signed for me after several attempts.

Maybe his letter was hand-written. . . ;)

[bailiff]

Oh, your a funny one.

[kearns643]

Tuesday Sept 19th


Ed Vanderberg

Ron Necciai

[dmbfan]

Today brought 2 in for me:

Jim Lindeman - 2 cards in about 1 month
Doug Fister (Seattle Mariners 2006 draft pick) - 1 photo in about 3 months

[Oakland A's]

Maybe his letter was hand-written. . . ;)

haha
true it is hand written

[kearns643]

Wednesday Sept 19th

Mike O'Connor

[dmbfan]

Today brought one:

Darrell Rasner-1/1 c/o Columbus Clippers in 3 months

[kearns643]

Thursday Sept 21st

Ron Roenicke on a dual card with brother Gary...signed by Gary too....nice

Kevin Hickey

Kevin West Twins prospect

[kite2100]

yesterday got Ryan Church C/O team 17days

[TigersFanB406]

I haven't read through this whole thread yet but I just had a couple of questions.

1) if you write a player "c/o the team" you can be sure that player is the one signing the item right?

2) big name players will actually sign? I thought it was cool that someone got a ball signed by Mariano Rivera! I thought it was risky to send a ball though?

3) does anyone have anything signed by Nate Robertson? Roger Clemens? Pedro? I want to know if these guys sign.

[kite2100]

There is NO guarantee on any of this, its very unlikely that you'll get an auto from a premier player. You can't be sure if it is the person signing it. I haven't seen any TTM success on the guys you mention. However, some consistenly good signers are Charlie Hough, Ty Wigginton, Jake Westbrook and Jarrod Washburn. Normally minor league players are pretty good, but the season is over for them. For addresses of retired or current players and home try sports-collectors.net i think is the address. Hope this helps!!!

[SouthSideChamps05]

Nate Robertson is a great signer, but it's much too late. However, the Arizona fall league is coming up, and that's a great way to get ttm's. Some more good signers are Jamie Moyer, Al Kaline, Stan Musial, Sparky Anderson, Bobby Doer, Bob Feller, Bobby Jenks, Jim Kaat, Mark Buehrle, Mark Prior (lately), Garret Anderson, AJ Pierzynski, and Jim Thome, although it's now debateable if his sigs are authentic, but luckily all mine are ip.

[kearns643]

Friday Sept 22nd

Ruben Gotay

[Oakland A's]

Today 9/22/06

Bob James

[TigersFanB406]

There is NO guarantee on any of this, its very unlikely that you'll get an auto from a premier player. You can't be sure if it is the person signing it. I haven't seen any TTM success on the guys you mention. However, some consistenly good signers are Charlie Hough, Ty Wigginton, Jake Westbrook and Jarrod Washburn. Normally minor league players are pretty good, but the season is over for them. For addresses of retired or current players and home try sports-collectors.net i think is the address. Hope this helps!!!

Thanks. I'll have to write Jake Westbrook as I do like him. Thanks for the tip...I'll check that site out.

[TigersFanB406]

Nate Robertson is a great signer, but it's much too late. However, the Arizona fall league is coming up, and that's a great way to get ttm's. Some more good signers are Jamie Moyer, Al Kaline, Stan Musial, Sparky Anderson, Bobby Doer, Bob Feller, Bobby Jenks, Jim Kaat, Mark Buehrle, Mark Prior (lately), Garret Anderson, AJ Pierzynski, and Jim Thome, although it's now debateable if his sigs are authentic, but luckily all mine are ip.

Yeah, I guess it's too late for now. I'll have to write to Nate next season. I'd love to get Sparky and Musial. I like Jim Thome too; how come it's debatable if his sigs are authentic? When did people start wondering if it was? What does "ip" mean?

[bailiff]

IP means in person. This years Thome successes are questionable for several reasons. The auto doesn't match well up to his certified sigs. Also, some successes were postmarked AZ when he and the Sox were either in CHI or on the road.

[TigersFanB406]

IP means in person. This years Thome successes are questionable for several reasons. The auto doesn't match well up to his certified sigs. Also, some successes were postmarked AZ when he and the Sox were either in CHI or on the road.

Oh man, I can't believe I didn't know what IP meant. :hp

Different signatures alone wouldn't be enough to show that someone else signed them (my sig changes all the time) but on top of that, the different postmarks is good proof that he didn't actually sign them. That's too bad. I had heard he was a good guy. I don't like scam artists.

[kite2100]

Yeah, I guess it's too late for now. I'll have to write to Nate next season. I'd love to get Sparky and Musial. I like Jim Thome too; how come it's debatable if his sigs are authentic? When did people start wondering if it was? What does "ip" mean?

ip=in person. Musial doesn't sign TTM, Sparky is supposedly great, but i haven't tried him.

[TigersFanB406]

Ok thanks. I'm betting Wayne Gretzkey wouldn't sign TTM eh?

[pesky6]

ip=in person. Musial doesn't sign TTM, Sparky is supposedly great, but i haven't tried him.

I thought Musial did. I think you get back a generic postcard, but supposedly it's authentic. I could be confusing him with someone else, though.

Sparky Anderson is an excellent TTMer. Although his signature comes out pretty weird on a card, kinda starts horizontal and starts going vertical when he runs out of space.

[bailiff]

In the late 80's- early 90's Gretzky signed TTM, but I haven't seen a "true" success from him in a long time. He has been known to stamp as well.

[pesky6]

For those TTMers who are interested. . . now that the baseball season is nearing its end (and my Red Sox won't be part of the post :ughh ), it would be a good time to think about sending to umpires. I've had good success with them, except for Joe Brinkman.

[Twinfan90]

Hey guys, I'm new to these boards. Yesterday I got Joe Randa c/o pittsburgh pirates in about 22 days. I just started TTM this year, and only have a few baseball players. I'm trying to get my collection going, but im short on cash to buy cards at the moment.

What do you send to umpires to get signed? Baseballs?

[pesky6]

Hey guys, I'm new to these boards. Yesterday I got Joe Randa c/o pittsburgh pirates in about 22 days. I just started TTM this year, and only have a few baseball players. I'm trying to get my collection going, but im short on cash to buy cards at the moment.

What do you send to umpires to get signed? Baseballs?

There were some umpire sets made back in the late 80s that I use. I usually send a couple cards and an index card. Sometimes the index card gets signed, sometimes it doesn't.

[TigersFanB406]

That's too bad about Gretzky.

As for umpires, I imagine you could send them a copy of the rulebook to autograph. I doubt they'd think you're sending them a subliminal message to learn the rules or anything.

[Dalkowski110]

"Ron Necciai"

I'm no big 'graph collector, but Rocket Ron is one of the handful of autographs of guys I want. About how long did it take to get his signature back? Also, can you PM me with his address?

BTW, in 1977, my best friend actually succeeded in getting Willie Mays' autograph this way. It was a 1966 Topps card, and he already had a ball signed by Mays. Although I'm sure times have changed, he gave me the card when I first started collecting Willie Mays baseball cards (yes, I have the '51 Bowman rookie...which my Dad pulled in 1951). It wasn't totally free, though...I had to mow his lawn (he's 14 years my senior) for three months afterward.

[kearns643]

Saturday Sept. 23rd

Tim Conroy

Kurt Stillwell son of Ron...same address..sent same time..hopefully will be getting dad's back soon...

Jake Stevens

Mike Butia

Heath Totten

Steve Springer

Dave Bell...brother of Mike, son of Buddy..grandson of Gus

[kite2100]

Dave Magadan 3/3 C/O home. Thanks Dave.

[SouthSideChamps05]

Different signatures alone wouldn't be enough to show that someone else signed them (my sig changes all the time) but on top of that, the different postmarks is good proof that he didn't actually sign them. That's too bad. I had heard he was a good guy. I don't like scam artists.

Hey, one of the number one rules of autograph collecting is never to get mad at the players for they're signing habits. Jim Thome is a great guy, and we all know that for sure. He probably gets close to 300 autograph requests a month, and hes always been a good signer. You guys would probably be mad at him if he didnt sign as well. Maybe he authorized a different signer for a week or so while he was busy with something else. And before you start accusing him of being a "scam artist", maybe you should look at the facts, such as that he has family in Arizona. Plus, it's an authorized signature if he did. And, there's been very few that have come back questionable anyways. So I don't know why you would think of him as a scam artist, because thats just ignorancy.

Oh yeah, and Stan Musial does send you back a real signature, and it only tool mine about a week, he's a great signer TTM.

[bailiff]

I would love to believe that the Thome autos are real ( I have 4), but I don't believe they are. I suggest searching some of the much larger autograph related sites, and you will see some pretty interesting info regarding ghostsigners and stamps.

Here is a partial list of players that are known to either ghostsign or stamp. (not all are baseball)

Joe Montana
Mo Vaughn
Terry Bradshaw- fine example of ghostsigner
Bernie Williams (especially ones sent 2000 and later)
Adam Dunn- ghostsigner
Mark Teixeira-stamped
Hank Blalock- stamped
Mark Mulder-stamped
Matt Holliday- why would he ghostsign?

[Oakland A's]

Today 9/23/06

Vance Law

[SouthSideChamps05]

Before 2005, when he was on the Phillies, when you sent to Thome, the team would send you back a letter and a postcard, which they never said was auoted, and it was obvious it was just printed. In 2006, especially st, most ttm successes were believed and certified as real. It's just up until about late July that we've started to see these "different ones" We just can't be that negative on these guys is all im saying.

[TigersFanB406]

Hey, one of the number one rules of autograph collecting is never to get mad at the players for they're signing habits. Jim Thome is a great guy, and we all know that for sure. He probably gets close to 300 autograph requests a month, and hes always been a good signer. You guys would probably be mad at him if he didnt sign as well. Maybe he authorized a different signer for a week or so while he was busy with something else. And before you start accusing him of being a "scam artist", maybe you should look at the facts, such as that he has family in Arizona. Plus, it's an authorized signature if he did. And, there's been very few that have come back questionable anyways. So I don't know why you would think of him as a scam artist, because thats just ignorancy.

I never accused him of anything. I simply stated a fact that I don't like scam artists. If he isn't one, then he isn't one. Then again, I never accused him of being one. As for "ignorancy" can you please tell me what that means? I'm ignorant ya know? :hp

[dmbfan]

Yesterday brought Bobby Doerr - 2/2, one of which he personalized for a friend.

[kearns643]

Sunday Sept. 24th from friends TTM last week

Chris Beasley
Larvell Blanks
Dave Machemer
Randy Martz
Damian Miller
Mark Prior
Dick Starr

[bailiff]

Congrats on that Prior. I sure hope he can finally remain healthy.

[pesky6]

Hey, one of the number one rules of autograph collecting is never to get mad at the players for they're signing habits. Jim Thome is a great guy, and we all know that for sure. He probably gets close to 300 autograph requests a month, and hes always been a good signer. You guys would probably be mad at him if he didnt sign as well. Maybe he authorized a different signer for a week or so while he was busy with something else. And before you start accusing him of being a "scam artist", maybe you should look at the facts, such as that he has family in Arizona. Plus, it's an authorized signature if he did. And, there's been very few that have come back questionable anyways. So I don't know why you would think of him as a scam artist, because thats just ignorancy.

Now that's funny! :D

Sorry, but if he "authorized" someone else to sign items for him, so what? It's still not his signature, right?

[bailiff]

I was going to keep my mouth shut about his statement. So, if I authorize you to sign my name for a week, is it still my signature? Not just no, but heck no.
Thome may be a "nice" guy but being nice has no relavance on whether he is signing, he is stamping, using a ghostsigner or autopen. In my book, he may be a good player but a jerk for faking his sig. I would rather have a rts or nothing at all than for a player to try to trick me into thinking his sig is real.
If indeed Thome's sig's are not real, in my mind he has moved into the same catagory as Bernie Williams, Marc Bulger or Mark Mulder. (all are notorious for their fake sigs)

[kearns643]

From SouthsideChamps....

"Hey, one of the number one rules of autograph collecting is never to get mad at the players for they're signing habits. Jim Thome is a great guy, and we all know that for sure. He probably gets close to 300 autograph requests a month...."

The debate of who signs, ghost signers...real or not real...if we can keep in mind that we are lucky that any of the players sign at all is amazing.

I sent an autograph request out to a player (the name eludes me) that I had never heard of. I found a couple of cards 60's topps and sent them....It came back about a month later with a letter. The letter was written by someone else and went like this.."Sorry to inform you, I am not the so-in-so you are looking for, I am a white 49 years old that only played baseball in highschool. I do recieve over 600 reguests a year, but it is not me. So....
600 request for a player THAT I NEVER EVEN HEARD OF breaks down to 12 a week or 2 a day....FOR A PLAYER THAT PLAYED 45 YRS AGO...that I don't even know...

So, Mr. Thome is getting requests in the range of "a truck load a week".. Can't even imagine the volumne of mail that Musial, AAron and others must be getting....and to think that they sign for us.

I think we all a ought to stop whinning and and pray for these players that their health remains good, good enough that they can pass on their legacy to us..

Kearns643

[bailiff]

Well said Kearnes. I got into autographing and sports card collecting with my father. He always told me to be grateful to anybody that signs, wether he is the backup catcher or a future HOF. I have memories or feelings about each and every card in my collection.

The debate about if certain auto's are real or not will go on for years. It's part of the hobby.

When I was younger, I worked as a bat boy for the San Antonio Missions, who were then the AA team for the Dodgers. You can't imagine how many auto requests each player gets ttm. This was in the late 80's. Most of our good players averaged 50 letters a week. This was before the hobby exploded. Imagine what they get now.

I also saw stuff that would drive you crazy. I personally saw players just throw the letters away without opening them up. I also saw players using the letters as coasters while they play poker.

There really isn't a point to this rant, but my father also taught me to look at ttm auto collecting and sports card collecting as a form of legalized gambling. Meaning, sometimes you win, more often you loose, and sometimes you break the bank. But you will become addicted:crazy . I know I am.

[kite2100]

WELL SAID!!!
I've been doing this about a year and a half and I'm hooked. I consider it a blessing to get anything back, and i think thats how we have to look at it. Sometimes you win, and sometimes you lose. Lets just be happy to be able to have bragging rights and be able to pass these on to our relatives. (how did you get a job as a bat boy anyway?)

[bailiff]

My Dad was stationed in San Antonio for 6 years. I come from a baseball family, so when we moved there we got season tickets for the Missions. After the 3rd year, I just asked the club if they needed help. I worked for one year as a bat boy. It was fun. I wish I was more into autograph collecting then. After working as a bat boy, I went to work in the press box as a runner. Which basically means that I do whatever the owner needed. Somedays I worked in the locker rooms, other days I worked in the concession stands. It was a good time.

[pesky6]

Good points by all. I'm sure there are players who get thousands of letters a week. Personally, I'd rather get something back rubber-stamped than autopenned or ghost-signed. At least with a rubber stamp, there's no guessing whether or not the signature is genuine :)

[bailiff]

True enought pesky, but as opposed to get any of the fake's back, I would like to get my sase back. Rubberstamped, imo are some of the easiest to detect. I have a great Mark Brunell and Mark Mulder that are stamped.

[bailiff]

As for how many requests players get- When I send to minor league or retired players I always ask a couple of questions. Usually I about something specific to their career or teams they played on. I always ask them "about how many fan letters do you receive each month?" I thought these answers were interesting.

Jim Bullinger- about 75 a month
Ian Kinsler- about 300
Bill Almon- 100
Andre Ethier- 150
JIm Sundberg- 75 to 100

On a side note, I highly encourage asking players questions. You will get some interesting answers. I am working on a book to give to my son and friends. Just note, that like signing, some players won't answer the questions either.

I will go through my files, and pull out some of the best answers.

I remember asking a retired player (I can't think of his name right now), "what city had the best, most informed, rowdy fans?" He said "Chicago, they always loose, but they keep on coming to the games."

[kearns643]

Monday Sept. 25th

Jason Botts

Tony Patton

[Oakland A's]

Dave LaPoint

[SouthSideChamps05]

Happy to report one of the better days I've had in a while...
Javier Vazquez c/o White Sox, 2/2 in blue sharpie. I sent this before the season started, but better late than never.

Sandy Alomar Jr., c/o White Sox, less than a month, 2/2.

Dustin Hermanson, c/o Charlotte Knights, sent from Chicago, signed 1/1. I am really happy about this one, for it is a 2005 World Series (ow, it hurts to say that) set card, so now I have 22/30.

[AutographCollector]

Great day for ttm success yesterday and today: All are one card unless otherwise noted:
Frank LaCorte 2 cards
Bruce Chen B-more Orioles
Bob Lacey
Ryan Church Wash. Nats
John Davis
Nolan Reimold
Pat Pacillo
Jeff Twitty
Dave Heaverlo (wrote a nice letter back)
Bob Molinaro
Craig Reynolds
and lastly Mike Bielecki

ANd I am EXCITED to say that 2 weeks back I won on eBay a complete set of 1951 Topps Archives (Reprint cards) Looking through the address book alot of these ex ball plaers are still alive. SO the last 2 nights I went through 4 books of stamps. :D

[kearns643]

Great day for ttm success yesterday and today: All are one card unless otherwise noted:
Frank LaCorte 2 cards
Bruce Chen B-more Orioles
Bob Lacey
Ryan Church Wash. Nats
John Davis
Nolan Reimold
Pat Pacillo
Jeff Twitty
Dave Heaverlo (wrote a nice letter back)
Bob Molinaro
Craig Reynolds
and lastly Mike Bielecki

ANd I am EXCITED to say that 2 weeks back I won on eBay a complete set of 1951 Topps Archives (Reprint cards) Looking through the address book alot of these ex ball plaers are still alive. SO the last 2 nights I went through 4 books of stamps. :D

Glad to have you back....nice couple of days...like christmas in Sept.
Reimold looks like to signs at the end of the season...Heaverlo likes to write nice letters...Reynolds is a father of a future star...Chruch is going to be good...and the '52 reprints are great...send them all I got all but a few....does that have the dual card of John and Ed O'Brien (twins that played for the Pirates.....if so...sent and you will get the sig of both but mention the other brother when you do.....I know it is a "pain in the neck" to write to so many at one time but it is fun. If only I could get my dog to lick the stamps instead of eating my cards.

[kearns643]

Tuesday Sept 26th

Nolan Reimold
John Doherty
Denny Doyle

[kearns643]

Wednesday Sept 2th

Shawn Barton

[AutographCollector]

Glad to have you back....nice couple of days...like christmas in Sept.
Reimold looks like to signs at the end of the season...Heaverlo likes to write nice letters...Reynolds is a father of a future star...Chruch is going to be good...and the '52 reprints are great...send them all I got all but a few....does that have the dual card of John and Ed O'Brien (twins that played for the Pirates.....if so...sent and you will get the sig of both but mention the other brother when you do.....I know it is a "pain in the neck" to write to so many at one time but it is fun. If only I could get my dog to lick the stamps instead of eating my cards.Thanks Bill! Glad to be back! :D
My hand gets cramp from writing so much sometimes. One time my mailman thanked me for keeping the mailbox full. :)

[dmbfan]

One in today which has quickly jumped into my top 10 all-time favorite signatures: Johnny Pesky 2/2

[bailiff]

Pesky was a great player, and is a great person. He has signed a couple cic's for me over the years. He was in fact, one of my first ttm success. He also signed my copy of the book "Teamates."

[kearns643]

One in today which has quickly jumped into my top 10 all-time favorite signatures: Johnny Pesky 2/2


If you are looking for an Ambassador for baseball...start with Pesky...met him. talked with him....heck, I want him to be my granddad......

He is so respected in Boston, people love him and even more importantly he loves the people of Boston. He can hit me fungos anytime, anywhere.

I even touched "The Pole"....

Bill

[pesky6]

If you are looking for an Ambassador for baseball...start with Pesky...met him. talked with him....heck, I want him to be my granddad......

He is so respected in Boston, people love him and even more importantly he loves the people of Boston. He can hit me fungos anytime, anywhere.

I even touched "The Pole"....

Bill

:eek: :eek: :eek:

Dude, that's just gross. . . ;) :D

[AutographCollector]

I have written to Pesky twice in the last year. And have yet to get anything back from him. I will try him one more time. Send him a Topps reprint card this go around. :)

[dmbfan]

One in today:

Hank Blalock 1/1 in about 5.5 months from team address

[kearns643]

I have written to Pesky twice in the last year. And have yet to get anything back from him. I will try him one more time. Send him a Topps reprint card this go around. :)


Got to send to Fenway...he is "refusing" at the house after his wife past.
I think I might be able to help you anyway....go to PM side...

[kearns643]

Thursday Spt. 28th

Joe Siddall
Jerry Mumphrey
Mark Woodward