TwinsFest Bobbleheads and Bat

I was able to add another 1987 Twins team bobblehead to my collection at TwinsFest.  Jeff Reardon was signing for the Bob Feller Museum.  I like getting these signed in person because the postage to ship them to and from a paid signing is about $20.  I think I paid $20 for Mr. Reardon's autograph. (I have no idea why the blog is posting the image of the bobblehead sideways).

I also had Rod Carew sign one of his bobbleheads that the Twins gave out in 2001.

I had one bat signed this year.  Danny Valencia signed a Rawlings bat for me very nicely with a large signature.

Catching Up On Returns and My Wife's "Birthday"

I've received a few requests the last few days but haven't had time to post about them.

Wes Parker signed his 1965 Topps very lightly in ballpoint.  It's very difficult to even see the signature.  According to people's comments on SportsCollectors.net, his light signature is typical of his returns.  I sent this card in care of the Dodgers.

Yesterday I received a couple of 1954 Topps.  Charlie Silvera signed his:

And Don Lund signed his.  Mr. Lund also wrote a response on my letter regarding his career after his playing days.

 Today I received a 1987 Topps Traded signed by Jeff Reardon. Last weekend the Twin celebrated the "50 Greatest Twins" and Reardon was one of them.  He appeared with Dick Bremer and Bert Blyleven during the broadcast during one of the games too.  I haven't seen him at TwinsFest yet, which it too bad.  I need him to sign his bobblehead from the 1987 set.

Today we are also celebrating my wife's birthday.  We really surprised her, because her birthday is January 29th.  Unfortunately (for her), that is also TwinsFest time.  So to make up for that, my sons and I surprised her with breakfast in bed, a few small gifts, decorations and a dinner out tonight.

Reardon, Fox and Hillman

Three more returns today!

Terry Fox signed his 1965 Topps for me:


Dave Hillman signed his 1959 and 1960 Topps:

And Jeff Reardon signed his 1985 and 1987 Topps for me. This was my third attempt with Reardon over the years. He seems to have a high success rate on SCN, so I'm not sure why it took me three attempts. I'm really happy to have these though.



It's shaping up to be a busy weekend. Jack Morris is signing in Woodbury Saturday morning, and then there are several Twins signing throughout the Cities, including Carlos Gomez in Blaine, Guerrier in Apple Valley, Span and Crede in Eden Prairie, and Casilla in Woodbury. I'm going to try to see Morris and then Casilla. My sons are out of town so I'll be on my own.

Also, on Sunday, Gene Larkin is signing at Tom Frantzen's in Mounds View. I'd like to have him sign his 1987 Twins bobblehead, and probably a Metrodome commemorative ball, since he hit in the winning run in the 1991 World Series at the Dome.