Whammy Douglas and Carl Erskine Returns

On Tuesday my son received a 1958 Topps signed by Whammy Douglas.  For a long time, Mr. Douglas was a tough autograph to get but now signs very consistently for just $5.

A while ago I posted about a 1956 Topps I got back signed by Carl Erskine.  I had asked permission in my letter to send a ball and he replied that it would be fine.

Today I got that ball back and it looks great.  I asked Mr. Erskine to inscribe it with whatever he is most proud.  He signed on the sweetspot and added an inscription of "1955 World Series Champs".  On one side panel he inscribed, "No Hit Giants 5/12/56".  On the other side panel he inscribed "No Hit Cubs 6/19/52".

Jim Holt, Carl Erskine, Jim Bunning and Some Purchases

My son and I got some nice returns today.

First, I received a 1956 Topps signed by Carl Erskine.  I had asked him in my letter if I could send a ball for him to sign.  He wrote a short note that it would be fine and letting me know there would be no fee, but he would appreciate it if I would support the Special Olympics.

Next, Jim Holt signed the 1971, 1972 and 1973 Topps I sent him.  He also enclosed a signed 1975 SSPC card for me.

My son received a 1958 Topps signed by Jim Bunning.  This is a great return since Mr. Bunning has been a tough autograph to get over the last year or so but has recently begun signing again.

I also received a few purchases I made recently.  I bought four cards from a seller on eBay, including a 1965 Don Nottebart and 1972 Topps signed by Jeff Torborg, Gene Mauch and Rich Hand.

I also received a 1965 Topps signed by Zoilo Versalles that I bought from a member on SCN that is selling a collection for a friend.