Friday, December 30, 2016

Chuck Scrivener Return

I probably received my last return of 2016 today.  Odds are very slim that I'll get one tomorrow.

Chuck Scrivener signed his 1978 Topps that I sent to him very early in January of 2016.  Probably my first request, and my last return of the year.



I came up short on most of my goals for the year.  I'll update the details over the weekend.

Monday, December 26, 2016

1958 Topps Carlton Willey for Christmas

It's been really slow lately as I haven't sent out any requests.  I am starting to gear up a bit for TwinsFest next month.  I'll be going a couple days with my nephew this year.  So far the lineup looks okay.  Matt Lawton is a player I've never met who is scheduled to be there, as is Eric Milton.  I like when they bring in some of the players from 10-20 years ago.  I hope they'll add more.

Today I received another card for my 1958 Topps set from my sister as a Christmas gift: Carlton Willey.


Monday, December 05, 2016

Eddie Robinson - 1952 Topps

I received a great return from Eddie Robinson today, who signed his 1952 Topps in just over a month.


Mr. Robinson was on the 1948 Cleveland Indians team that won the World Series.  He was on TV at game 6 this year hoping the Indians would finally win another.  Too bad he wasn't able to witness them win it this year.

Friday, December 02, 2016

Pat Corrales and Wayne Garrett Returns

Since I don't have many requests out, I was surprised to see two returns in my mailbox today.

One was a recent request.  Wayne Garrett signed his 1976, 1979 and Ron Lewis 1968 Mets postcard for me.

 


The other request has been out for a little over a year.  I was happy to see Pat Corrales signed his 1971, 1972, 1973 and 1985 Topps for my collection.  I really like getting cards back from players who also have manager cards.

 



Mr. Corrales' return also completes my goal of adding 10 signed 1972 Topps to my collection this year.