Sadecki, Pizarro, Woodson and Brown

My son and I both received some returns today.  Usually when I send out some requests, I can expect most of them to come back in 7 to 10 days.  Lately, they seem a little more spread out so I'm not getting the big rush of returns that I usually get when I send out large groups of requests.

I did get three back today though.  First, Ray Sadecki signed his 1972 Topps and 1972 Topps In Action in 7 days.

Juan Pizarro signed his 1972 Topps that I sent out in mid-April.

Former Twin Dick Woodson signed his 1972 and 1973 Topps for me.

That brings my 1972 Topps set to 259 signed cards so far.


Finally, my son got back a 1958 Topps signed by Hal Brown.

I haven't posted much about the Twins this year.  There hasn't been much to say.  I wasn't very confident in the team this year, but I expected them to at least be .500 and be interesting to watch.  All the injuries and defensive errors have been frustrating.    They are playing the Mariners tonight and Pavano walked Ichiro and then gave up a home run in the first inning.  Span just got one run back with a homer of his own.

It will be nice to get Mauer and Thome back.  The only bright spot has been Kubel.

Pizarro, Brown and Rettenmund TTM Returns and Andre Dawson Ball

Another good day at the mail box today.  First, I received a ball signed by Andre Dawson that I bought from Tom Orr of AtommicSports.  It has JSA authentication and was quite a bargain. at $45 including shipping.

I also received some through the mail responses today.  Juan Pizarro signed his 1960 Topps.  His signature looks quite different from others I received from him.  I hope it's not a health issue.

Hal Brown signed his 1954 and 1958 Topps for me.  I already have his 1958 signed so this isn't a new one for my set, but this card is nicer so it's an upgrade.

Finally, I added a couple more 1972 Topps to my newly-started set.  Merv Rettenmund signed his 1972 Topps as well as the American League Batting Leaders card. This card also has Tony Oliva on it so I'll have to have him sign it too.

Mr. Rettenmund also signed a 1973 and 1978 Topps that I enclosed.

I mailed out 10 more requests containing 1972 Topps today.  I'm also getting ready to send out a ball and some cards to a signing at Jim & Steve's for Tony Perez and possibly Billy Williams.

More Returns Today

I got several more returns today. An unusual amount for a Tuesday.

Tito Francona signed his 1960 and 1969 Topps and also enclosed a signed picture. He did not return my 1967 Topps.


Ted Kubiak signed his 1969 and 1972 Topps.

Hal Brown signed his 1959 and 1964 Topps.

Finally, Ed Erautt signed his 1952 Topps for me.


Tonight I broke open three of the Willie Mays cards that I'll be sending in to be signed. They were PSA graded so I had to free them from their holders.