I received three ttm returns today. I also received some of the vintage bobbleheads I've been talking about the last few days, but I haven't even opened them yet. I'll post about them separately later and only include the sports-themed ones. Not Donald Duck, which apparently has arrived today. :-)
TTM hero John Edwards signed four cards for me and as he often does, included three more signed and personalized photos. He signed his 1971, 1972 and 1973 Topps as well as the 1973 Astros team card already signed by George Culver.
The 1973 Topps was already signed by Jack Hiatt, who is in the batting cage in the background. This is my second attempt at this card. The first one was signed by Edwards first, signed nicely in blue as he always does. But then Hiatt signed it with a fading, black marker and it looked quite bad. The card was miscut, so I'm glad I have another one anyway. Here's the first one I completed:
On my second attempt, I sent the card, along with others, to Jack Hiatt first, with a blue sharpie and signing instructions, which he followed nicely. Then I included that card with the Edwards request I received back today, and it looks great.
Bill Heath signed his 1967 and 1970 Topps. This was my first request to Mr. Heath, because these two cards, along with his 1966 rookie card, are the only cards he appears on. Since I don't focus on those sets, I've never come across his name on my checklists.
Finally, Russ Heman signed his one and only card; a 1959 Topps. Despite his card being produced in 1959, he didn't actually play in the majors until 1961, where he split 20 innings evenly between the Angels and the Indians. He ended up that year with an ERA of just 2.70. I tried to find out why a 2.70 ERA pitcher didn't pitch the following year but didn't come across any information. He pitched in the minors for a few more years after he played in the majors, so an injury doesn't appear to be the reason.
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