TTM Success - Ralph Garr

This 1971 Topps Braves Rookie Stars card is now complete, since I added Ralph Garr. I was able to send to him TTM after getting Rick Kester back in March. The card came in, and I turned it right around to Garr.

Garr (b. 1945) played in the majors from 1968 to 1980 for the Braves, White Sox and Angels. He had 1,562 hits, 75 home runs and a .306 batti g average. He was the NL batting champ in 1974 with a .353 average. He was an All Star that season. He had 200 or more hits 3 times in his career (1971, 1973 and 1974). His best finish in the MVP race was 12th in 1974 (NL). 

I mailed to Garr on March 2 and got the card back on March 17, for a 15-day TAT. I paid his fee of $5.00.

Another TTM Success From Rich Morales

Another 1971 Topps was added to the autograph album when this card from Rich Morales came back signed TTM. His marker looks like it may be about to dry out, but the signature still looks good. I had originally gotten Morales to sign TTM back in 2020 on two cards.

I mailed to Morales on November 25 and got the card back on December 27, for a 32-day TAT. 

TTM Success - Jim Driscoll

This 1971 Topps Athletics Rookie Stars card was sitting in my to-be-TTMed box for quite a while until I finally sent it out to Jim Driscoll. I don't think the card came from Conrad's bulk 1971 box; I feel like I found it at a card show. I knew I wouldn't complete the card, as Angel Mangual passed away in 2021. Still, it's a cool card, and I'm happy to get some ink on it. 

Driscoll (b. 1944) played in the majors in 1970 and 1972 for the A's and Rangers. He had 10 hits, 1 home run and a .143 batting average. 

I mailed to Driscoll on December 8 and got the card back on December 24, for a 16-day TAT. 

TTM Success - Jim Gosger

Some well-loved vintage cards were added to the autograph album when I got these three cards back signed from Jim Gosger. I had them in my box for a long time, but kept holding off on sending since Gosger charged a fee.

He signed a 1966 Topps (top), 1971 Topps (above, left) and a 1967 Topps (above, right). The 1967 was a card from my set that I upgraded, since someone crossed out Athletics and wrote in Seattle.

Gosger (b. 1942) played in the majors in 1963, from 1965 to 1971, and 1973 and 1974 for the Red Sox, A's (Kansas City and Oakland), Pilots, Mets and Expos. He had 411 hits, 30 home runs and a .226 batting average. He appeared on the 1980 Hall of Fame ballot, but received no votes.

I mailed to Gosger on December 5 and got the cards back on December 17, for a 12-day TAT. I paid a fee of $5/card.

TTM Success - Rick Kester

Here are two cards that came back signed TTM recently that I should be able to complete. Actually, both have been mailed back out for completion, so i really hope they come back. I sent to Ricl Kester with the thought that I had a good shot as getting them done, and am almost there.  He has a nice signature, and signed quickly.

Kester (b. 1946) played in the majors from 1968 to 1970 for the Braves. He had a record of 0-0 with 31 strike outs and a 5.98 ERA.

I mailed to Kester on December 4 and got the cards back on December 15, for an 11-day TAT. 

Another TTM Success From Steve Kealey

This 1971 Topps of Steve Kealey is yet another of the cards that came from Conrad's boxes. I thought I was getting to the end of those, but I guess there are a few more that I haven't posted.

I lime the 1971 Topps design, but the black borders chipped easily, so it can be hard to find them in mint condition. Not that I've let that bother me before. 

I had originally gotten Kealey back in 2019 on a 1972 and a 1973 Topps. This time, I mailed on November 14 and got the card back on November 29, for a 15-day TAT. 

TTM Success - Rick Austin

A couple nice cards from the 7ps came back signed TTM by Rick Austin. This 1971 Topps turned out great.  This either came from Ryan or from Conrad's boxes.  I don't remember anymore, but it's in the album now.

I also sent off this 1976 Topp that turned out well. Hard to believe 1976 Topps is now 59 years old.

Austin (b. 1946) played in the majors in 1970, 1971, 1975 and 1976 for the Indians and Brewers.  He had a record of 4-8 with 106 strike outs and a 4.63 ERA.

I mailed to Austin on November 3 and got the cards back on November 24, for a 21-day TAT. 

Another TTM Success From Felix Millan

Back in 2020, I got a TTM success from Felix Millan on 4 cards.  Four years later, I felt it was time to send out a few more. Starting with this 1975 Topps Mini.  It looks like Millan needs a new pen, but the card is still signed and in the album. 

I also sent these, a 1971 Topps and a 1974 Topps.  The signature is faint on both, but again, they're signed.  I don't think I have any Millans left, but I've got a bunch of good ones in the album. 

I mailed to Millan on March 12, 2024, and got the cards back on October 14, 2025, for a 581-day TAT.

TTM Success - Ken Sanders

With all of my National and graphing posts lately, I have neglected my TTM stack.  I need to get the stack knocked down, so here's one of the successes I got back.  I got this nice 1971 Topps back from Ken Sanders.  The card turned out great. 

Sanders (b. 1941) played in the majors in 1964, 1966, 1968 and from 1970 to 1976 for the A's (Kansas City and Oakland), Red Sox, Brewers, Indians, Angels, Mets and Royals.  He had a record of 29-45 with 360 strike outs and a 2.97 ERA.  He led the AL in saves in 1971 (31).  That season, he finished 16th in the AL MVP race.

I mailed to Sanders on April 15 and got the card back on April 25 for a 10-day TAT. 

2025 National Free Signer - Milt Wilcox

The other of Wednesday's free signers at the National was Milt Wilcox.  He wa supposed ti be at last year's show, but had to cancel.  I wanted to get this 1971 Topps previously signed by Frank Duffy completed.  The card looks great now that it is complete.

They called Wild Cards on Wilcox, so Jesse and I used them up to get some more cards out of the box.  I got my well-worn 1972 Topps (left) and this sharp 1980 Topps (right) signed as well.  Both turned out great.

Wilcox (b. 1950) played in the majors from 1970 to 1975 and 1977 to 1986 for the  Reds, Indians, Cubs, Tigers and Mariners.  He has a career record of 119-113 with 1,137 strike outs and a 4.07 ERA.  He won the World Series with the Tigers in 1984.

I was glad to finally get some of my Wilcox cards (many of which I had pulled last year) signed and put away into my autograph album. 

Another TTM Success From Von Joshua

Here are a few more cards that came out of the boxes from Conrad.  I had gotten Von Joshua TTM back in 2018.  I sent again recently to add these 70s cards to the autograph album. 

The card at the top of the page is a 1975 Topps Mini.  Above are: 1971 Topps, 1974 Topps, 1975 Topps and 1980 Topps.  All of the cards turned out great.

I mailed to Joshua on October 29 and got the cards back on April 1 for a 154-day TAT. 

Another TTM Success From Bobby Valentine

Since Bobby Valentine signs one per, I had this 1971 Topps held in my to-be-TTMed box for a while until I got a few of his other cards out of the way.  Finally, I sent this one off to be signed.  It turned out great.

Unfortunately, Mike Strahler passed away in  2016 at the age of 69.  I believe I have one other Valentine put aside to be signed, so I may drop that in the mail sometime soon.

I mailed to Valentine on December 4 and got the card back on January 11 for a 38-day TAT. 

TTM Success - Jerry McNertney

Here is another vintage Topps card that was added to the autograph album.  This is a 1971 Topps that I got back signed by Jerry McMertney.  He has a nice signature, and it looks great on there.

McNertney (b. 1936) played in the majors in 1964 and from 1966 to 1973 for the White Sox, Pilots, Brewers, Cardinals and Pirates.  He had 337 hits, 27 home runs and a .237 batting average.

I mailed to McNertney on October 28 and got the card back on November 8, for an 11-day TAT. 

Another TTM Success From Tom Griffin

A other vintage card was added to the autograph album when I got this 1971 Topps back signed from Tom Griffin.  I had gotten Griffin before, back in 2020.  This time, I sent off one of the cards I got either from Conrads boxes or the stack of vintage from my buddy Ryan.

I mailed to Griffin on October 25 and got the card back on November 5 for an 11-day TAT. 

TTM Success - Jim French

A 1971 Topps was added to the autograph album when I got this one back signed from Jim French.  I can't remember if I got this from Ryan or if it came out of Conrad's boxes.  Still, I like the old Washington Senators uniform. 

French (b. 1941) played in the majors from 1965 to 1971 for the Senators.  He had 119 hits, 5 home runs and a .196 batting average.

I mailed to French on October 2 and got the card back on October 16 for a 14-day TAT. 

TTM Success - Rich McKinney

Another vintage card was added to the autograph album when I got this 1971 Topps signed TTM by Rich McKinney.

McKinney (b. 1946) played in the majors from 1970 to 1975 and 1977 for the White Sox, Yankees and A's.  He had 199 hits, 20 home runs and a .225 batting average. 

I mailed to McKinney on September 16 and got the card back on September 28, for a 12-day TAT. 

Another TTM Success From Ted Kubiak

Some more cards from Conrad were cleaned out of the boxes when i sent out another TTM request to Ted Kubiak.  I got his 1975 Topps Mini (above) taken care of.  I like this set, and have added a bunch to the autograph album. 

I had this old Fleer A's sticker floating around, so I tossed it in the envelope.  It looks really cool, as well.

Here are a 1971, 1974 and 1975 Topps that got signed.  I should be pretty much cleaned out of Kubiak by now.  That just means he will be at a show nearby soon and I won't have anything to take with me.  Not that I need anything else.

I mailed to Kubiak on September 6 and got the cards back on September 24 for an 18-day TAT. 

Another TTM Success From Frank Duffy

Another TTM success came in from Frank Duffy, recently.  I found this 1971 Topps Reds Rookie Stars card in my box and wanted to go ahead and get Duffy to sign it with the thought to add Milt Wilcox at the National. Wilcox is one of the VIP signers, so I have a good shot to complete the card.

I had gotten Duffy once before on some other cards (including another 1971) back in 2017.  It would be cool to finally complete the two 71s and trade one to someone later on.

I mailed to Duffy on Mayb1 and got the card back on June 28, for a 58-day TAT.

TTM Success - Joe Azcue

While I was out of town graphing in Richmond, one TTM came back on Saturday.  I had sent two Joe Azcue cards that I pulled from Conrads boxes, the above 1964 Topps and the below 1971 Topps.

Both of the cards turned out great.  I was glad to get a couple vintage cards back signed; I only have a small ha full left of stuff that I had pulled from Conrad's boxes, sk I need to get them out. 

Azcue (b. 1939) played in the majors in 1960, from  1962 to 1970 and 1972 for the Reds, A's (Kansas City), Indians, Red Sox, Angels and Brewers.  He had 712 hits, 50 home runs and a .252 batting average.  He was an All Star in 1968.

I mailed to Azcue on March 25 and got the cards back on April 27, for a 33-day TAT. I paid Azcue's fee of $5/card.

TTM Success - Rod Gaspar

Another of Conrad's 1971 Topps cards came back signed TTM when I got this one back from Rod Gaspar.  There isn't much going on with the card, but it's signed and in the album. 

Gaspar (b. 1946) played in the majors from 1969 to 1971 and 1974 for the Mets and Padres. He had 54 hits, 1 home run and a .208 batting average. 

I mailed to Gaspar on April 6 and got the card back on April 20, for a 14-day TAT.