Tommy John Rookie Card, Joe Rudi and More Vintage Bobbleheads

I sent this 1964 Topps Rookie card to Tommy John in care of his agent back in June. My check was cashed a few weeks ago, and it arrived today.  Mr. John is obviously struggling to sign, and I appreciate his effort.

Here was his signature about four years ago when I participated in a mail-in signing.

And this one was back in 2009:

I also received a Joe Rudi 1982 Topps I purchased as a leftover from a signing held by a promoter on SCN.

I finally received the second box of vintage bobbleheads that I bought a while ago.  Two boxes were shipped to me on the 19th from the same person.  One arrived on the 22nd, and this one five days later.  8 days for a Priority package to arrive from Florida to Minnesota.  I was getting nervous, because these are expensive.  They were insured, though.

Ken Hamlin

I'm glad to see at least one ttm return today as they seem pretty slow lately.

Ken Hamlin signed four cards in a little under three months.

Mill Creek Purchase

Mill Creek Sports had a sale this week, so I took advantage of it by filling a few holes in my sets. I am happy to add another 58 Topps to my collection and am down to needing 82 out of the 594-card set.  It's not often I can find a card I need for under $100 anymore.  I also added a bunch for my 63 Topps set and a couple 61s and 65s.

2006 Allen & Ginter Johan Santana

No ttm returns today, but I did receive a card I bought from my friend Randy: a 2006 Allen & Ginter signed by Johan Santana.

I am far from completing the Twins team set for this year, but luckily, I did get Harmon Killebrew to sign one before he passed.  This has proven to be a tough card to find signed, so I'm glad I don't have to try to track one down.

Carl Furillo 1958 Topps and Some 1962 Post

I added another card to my 1958 Topps set today, via a purchase from Kirk Welch.  I need about 82 or so more to complete the set, which I never will. 

I had some credit card points to spend, so I also bought this 1965 Topps Yankees Rookies card, completed and slabbed.  I have this card with the two bottom players, but Lopez is a little sketchy ttm and I haven't been brave enough to try at the risk of losing the card.  Maybe I will send it now that I have this card completed.

I also point several 1962 Post to give to my son.  I'm not sure how many more I'll put into this set before giving it to him.  I've got at least one more coming in the mail.

Jim Kaat Grand Slam Print, a Ted Ford Purchase, and Some Vintage Bobbleheads

My Jim Kaat print got a little misplaced for a while, but it made it to me safely.  It was signed last month when he also signed a Metrodome seatback.

I bought a certified 2021 Topps Heritage Ted Ford signed card.  He was a bit of a spotty signer and passed away in 2020.  I was able to get a 1972 Topps signed ttm by him in 2019.

I bought a few bobbleheads at auction and received a few of them today.  I'm not sure why the second box, shipped at the same time, didn't make it yet.