TTM Success - Steve Braun

Several nice vintage cards came back signed TTM by Steve Braun recently.  I was especially happy that I added another 1972 Topps to the album.  I like the old school All Star Rookie trophy.

I also got back his 1978, 1980 and 1983 Topps.

Braun (b. 1948) played in the majors from 1971 to 1985 for the Twins, Mariners, Royals, Blue Jays and Cardinals.  He had 989 hits, 52 home runs and a .271 batting average.  He won the 1982 World Series with the Cardinals.

I mailed to Braun on October 22 and got the cards back on November 29 for a 38-day TAT. 

TTM Success - Guy Hoffman

Here are a few 80s cards that I got back signed TTM from Guy Hoffman.  The above 1980 Topps White Sox Future Stars card looks pretty cool.

Above left is a 1987 Fleer Update and above right is a 1988 Topps.  Hoffman inscribed both of these for me, and both look great.

Hoffman (b. 1956) played in the majors in 1979, 1980, 1983 and from 1986 to  1988 for the White Sox, Cubs, Reds and Rangers.  He had a record of 17-17 with 187 strike outs and a 4.25 ERA.

I mailed to Hoffman on October 31 and got the cards back on November 26 for a 26-day TAT. 

TTM Success - Jose Bautista

A while back, Jose Bautista was coaching for some team that was going to come through Kinston; I think maybe Myrtle Beach. For whatever reason, I didn't see him (COVID season, maybe?). I don't remember now.  Anyway, I had his cards pulled, then put away, then pulled again.  I finally sent to him TTM, and after quite a while, got the cards back signed.  I was glad to finally get his 1991 Crown Orioles card into the autograph album. 

I also got a 1989 Topps, 1994 Topps Finest and a 1994 Topps signed.

Bautista (b. 1964) played in the majors from 1988 to 1991 and 1993 to 1997 for the Orioles, Cubs, Giants, Tigers and Cardinals.  He had a record of 32-42 with 328 strike outs and a 4.62 ERA.

I mailed to Bautista on October 24, 2023, and got the cards back on November 25, 2024, for a 398-day TAT.

Another TTM Success From Tim Birtsas

Here are some more cards of Tim Birtstas that I got signed TTM recently.  I've held these cards for a while.  I was glad to add the above 1989 Score to the autograph album. 

I also added the above 1986 Donruss (left) and the above 1988 Topps (right).

I mailed to Birtsas on November 6 and got the cards back on November 21 for a 15-day TAT. 

TTM Success - Eddy Putman

A 1980 Topps card was added to the autograph album when I got this one back signed TTM from Eddy Putman.  His signature is pretty thin, but completes the card.

Putman (b. 1953) played in the majors in 1976, 1978 and 1979 for the Cubs and Tigers.  He had 17 hits, 2 home runs and a .239 batting average.

I mailed to Putman on October 28 and got the card back on November 21 for a 24-day TAT. 

TTM Success - Shane Turner

The above 1992 Donruss The Rookies card of Shane Turner came out of a pack of cards that Mom got me a long time ago.  I held it for a while and finally sent it out TTM.  It's a cool looking card, and now resides in the autograph album. 

I also foind this 1993 Topps of Turner and sent it along.

Turner (b. 1963) turned 62 today.  He played in the majors in 1988, 1991 and 1992 for the Phillies, Orioles and Brewers.  He had 28 hits, no home runs and a .236 batting average. 

I mailed to Turner on October 16 and got the cards back on November 21 for a 36-day TAT.

TTM Success - Jim Vatcher

These cards were supposed to be posted yesterday (1/7), but the death of Brian Matusz had me not feeling like posting, so I didn't.  I may reflect on Matusz's passing later on; the emotions are still raw.  In the meantime, I will continue on as planned.  

So, here are some signed cards that I got back signed TTM from Jim Vatcher.  The cards are all staples of the junk wax era, but all also turned out well and look great in the album.  I especially enjoyed the above 1991 Score.  These are just sharp cards, and tend to look good when signed.

I also got a 1991 Topps, 1991 Upper Deck, 1992 Stadium Club and a 1991 Donruss signed.  They all turned out well.

Vatcher (b. 1965) played in the majors from 1990 to 1992 for the Phillies, Braves and Padres.  He had 27 hits, 1 home run and a .248 batting average.

I mailed to Vatcher on November 5 and got the cards back on November 20, for a 15-day TAT.