Jim Kaat and Del Unser Returns

I heard Jim Kaat on the Twins broadcast the other day.  I think he does a good job and is interesting to listen to.

By coincidence, I had sent him a couple cards that I received back today.  He signs for a small fee that goes to support youth baseball and softball in Michigan.

I also received a return from Del Unser today, who signed his 1970, 1971, 1973 and 1975 Topps cards for me.

Bob Priddy

I received three cards back from Bob Priddy in just eight days.

He signed his 1964, 1968 and 1969 Topps for me.

Ken Aspromonte Return

It's been a bit slow lately, but today I received a nice return from Ken Aspromonte, who signed his 1960 and 1974 Topps for me.  He was also kind enough in include a signed picture of his own.

Jim Thome Allen & Ginters

Today I received an Ebay purchase of two signed Jim Thome Allen & Ginter cards from his time with the Twins.

I never had the opportunity to see Thome during his time here in Minnesota and now his paid signings are at least $80 per card.  I was able to pick both of these up for less than that combined, from a seller that also holds signings, so I'm confident in their authenticity.

Thome was a pretty good signer through the mail earlier in his career.  He signed his 2003 Topps Heritage for me back in 2006.

I didn't realize it when I bought it, but this card completes my Twins set for 2010, not including the "This Day in History" cards.

Here are the other cards:

A Couple 1955 Topps - Bolger and Oldis

I sent both of these cards out on the same day and received both of them back today.  Each of them signed and returned these cards in just seven days.

Both Jim Bolger and Bob Oldis signed their 1955 Topps.

Kasko and Ferrarese

I received a couple returns over the last few days.

Don Ferrarese signed his 1957, 1959 and 1962 Topps.

And Eddie Kasko signed his 1957 Topps, 1961 Post and 1973 Topps manager card.

Ray Herbert and Bob Malkmus

Two more returns over the last couple of days.

Ray Herbert signed his 1960 and 1962 Topps in about a month.

And Bob Malkmus signed his 1959 and 1960 Topps, and also included a small, card-sized picture which he signed.