TTM Success - Mark Hendrickson

These three cards of Mark Hensrickson have been in my boxes for a while.  I finally sent them out, including the above Aberdeen Ironbirds team set card.  I was glad to get this one out of the old team set and into the autograph album. 

I also got these two Upper Deck cards, a 2007 and 2008.  Both of these sets are really good ones to get signed.  I especially like getting them out of the boxes, since I have so many.

Hendrickson (b. 1974) played in the majors from 2002 to 2011 for the Blue Jays, Devil Rays, Dodgers, Marlins and Orioles.  He had a record of 58-74 with 666 strike outs and a 5.03 ERA.

Hendrickson also played in the NBA from 1996 to 2000 for the 76ers, Kings, Nets and Cavaliers.

I mailed to Hendrickson on August 14 and got the cards back on August 31, for a 17-day TAT. 

TTM Success - Casey Meisner

This TTM success from Casey Meisner happened because I found this 2013 Bowman Chrome refractor in a box from the old card shop and looked to see if he signed.  I found an address for Meisner and sent the card out.  It came back signed in black Sharpie, along with one of Meisner's own cards, and 2015 Svannah Sand Gnats team set card.

This was a nice addition to the autograph album.  It is cool to see the old Sand Gnats logo.

Meisner (b. 1995) was a 3rd round pick by the Mets in the 2013 June Amateur Draft out of Cypress Woods High School in Texas.

He played in the minors from 2013 to 2019 in the Mets, A's, Cardinals and Giants systems.  He wound up reaching AAA.  He had a record of 43-45 with 601 strike outs and a 3.89 ERA.

I mailed to Meisner on August 5 and got the cards back on August 31, for a 26-day TAT. 

TTM Success - Mike Bruhert

Here is a nice 1979 Topps that I got signed TTM recently by Mike Bruhert.  It was a random card from my boxes that I saw could get signed, so it sat in the to-be-TTMed box for probably a couple of years.  I finally sent it out and it turned out great.

Bruhert (b. 1951) played in the majors in 1978 for the Mets.  He went 4-11 with 56 strike outs and a 4.78 ERA.

I mailed to Bruhert on August 13 and got the card back on August 30, for a 17-day TAT. 

TTM Success - Bill Butler

Here is a nice 1970 Topps that I got back signed TTM from Bill Butler.  I believe my friend Ryan gave me the card.  It turned out nicely. 

Butler (b. 1947) played in the majors from 1969 to 1972, 1974, 1975 and 1977 for the Royals, Indians and Twins.  He had a record of 23-35 with 408 strike outs and a 4.21 ERA.

I mailed to Butler on August 1 and got the card back on August 29, for a 28-day TAT.  I paid his fee of $5/card.

TTM Success - Roy Thomas

A couple 1980s Topps cards came back signed TTM recently from Roy Thomas.  His signature was kind of faint, but the cards are still signed.  I like 1986 Topps; I doubt I go for that set next, but it is a cool set and would be interesting to try.

Here is a 1980 Topps that I got back.  The signature showed up a little better on this one.

Thomas (b. 1953) played in the majors from 1977 to 1980, 1983 to 1985 and 1987 for the Astros, Cardinals and Mariners.  He had a record of 20-11 with 289 strike outs and a 3.82 ERA.

I mailed to Thomas on October 27, 2022, and got the cards back on August 28, 2024, for a 671-day TAT.

TTM Success - Dan Warthen

This 1977 Topps was signed TTM by Dan Warthen recently.  He signed it in black Sharpie, and it turned out nicely.  I have to say, though, I thought I had sent to Warthen already.  I'm glad I got this one added to the album.  I think it was a card that my friend, Ryan, sent to me.

Warthen (b. 1952) played in the majors from 1975 to 1978 for the Expos, Phillies and Astros.  He had a record of 12-21 with 224 strike outs and a 4.31 ERA.  

I mailed to Warthen on August 13 and got the card back on August 27, for a 14-day TAT. 

2024 National Paid Signer - Omar Vizquel

Back to the National for a moment, I paid to meet Omar Vizquel and finally get this photo signed of he and Chris at the last game of the Wood Ducks 2018 season.

I could have sent the photo to a private signing, but I wanted to see him sign it in person and hope for any kind of reaction.

I did get a reaction, which was cool.  He saw it and said "this looks familiar..." and laughed.  He then showed the picture to his handler, which was cool.  The signature looks cool in gold Sharpie.

I appreciated Vizquel coming to the National and signing.  His price wasn't too bad, which helped. I've now framed the picture and put it on my wall in my home office room.