TTM Success - Wally Bunker

Wally Bunker is another former Oriole who's autograph I received TTM recently.  I got his 1991 Crown Orioles card and his 1964 Topps signed.

Bunker (b. 1945) played in the majors from 1963 to 1971 for the Orioles and Royals.  He had a record of 60-52 with 569 strike outs and a 3.51 ERA.  He finished 2nd in the 1964 AL Rookie of the Year voting after going 19-5 with a 2.69 ERA.  He finished 12th in the AL MVP race that year.  He won the World Series with the Orioles in 1966.  He helped their cause by pitching a shutout against the Dodgers in Game 3; a game the Orioles won 1-0.

I mailed to Bunker on September 29 and got the cards back on October 10, for an 11-day TAT. 

Lots of Mail From Drew

I got a huge package in the mail from my very good friend and long-time trading partner, Drew, the other day.  The package consisted of the stacks of cards that can be seen above.  Most of it was just Drew clearing out space on his card desk, but there were quite a few hidden gems inside as well.

First up is this 1967 Wally Bunker.  I'm warming up to '67.  I used to think it was boring (and it still kinda is) but it is a good, almost iconic set.  Stripped down, raw, and simplistic, the set does have its merits.  Add in the fact that I own the Mantle, I think I could grown to like it even more as other Hall of Famers out of this set join my collection

Here is a Chris Davis card that Drew included.  I'm pretty sure I didn't already have it, but I need to consult my Davis PC and see.  I know I had it in my set (duh) but I really don't remember buying it when I went on my COMC bender a while back.

I really like this 1961 Orioles team card.  Drew has been working on the 1961 Topps set for some time now. I really hope he finishes it because it is a good one and he is well on his way!

Look at this young buck, er I mean young Buck.  A 2005 Topps gold parallel Buck Showalter.  I actually do have a Showalter PC.  He has quickly grown into my favorite Orioles manager, since I don't remember the days of Earl Weaver.

Finally, I just thought this Score Chris Hoiles card was awesome.  I'm especially please about how it scanned.  I mean, look at it, it looks amazing!  The card really looks like it could have come out this year.

So, thanks for all of the cards, Drew!  You know you'll have some stuff coming from me shortly!