TTM Success - Kaleb Cowart

A friend of mine on Instagram hosted a series of private signings a while back. I wanted to try to support, so I joined in on a couple of them.  This one of Kaleb Cowart helped me move a few cards out of the box of shame. 

I can't remember why I had originally pulled Cowart's cards.  They are finally signed.

Cowart (b. 1992) played in the majors from 2015 to 2019 for the Angels.  He had 65 hits, 6 home runs and a .176 batting average. 

I mailed to the signing on November 14 and got the cards back on January 29 for a 76-day TAT.  I forgot what I paid.

TTM Success - Mike Kickham

A couple different 2013 cards came out of my box when I sent off to Mike Kickham.  I got both of cards back signed nicely in black marker.  The above 2013 Topps Pro Debut is one of only a few I had left over from back then.  I was glad to get it signed. 

I also got this 2013 Topps Update signed.

Kickham (b. 1988) played in the majors in 2013, 2014, 2020 and 2021 for the Giants, Red Sox and Dodgers.  He had a record of 1-4 with 49 strike outs and a 10.10 ERA.

I mailed to Kickham on March 6 and got the cards back on April 27, for a 52-day TAT. 

IP Autos From Nick

My good buddy, Nick, has been graphing in Columbus, and has hooked my up with a ton of autographs.  I lost count on all of the packages of cards that I have sent him, but he has come through by getting it all signed.

I was really glad to see that he got me this Nelson Rodriguez, because I love these cards.  I should be able to get at least one more of these cards signed this season.

Nick was able to get a few Richie Shaffer cards signed for me, most notably this 2016 Topps Chrome refractor.  It turned out really great, I think.

Nick also helped me with these two Shaffers, as well.  Here is a different Team USA card, but still a nice one.

He helped me get this Jerry Owens signed for my good friend, Josh.  Josh pulled this out of a repack box, and I told him I would try to see if Nick could get it signed.  Luckily, Nick came through, and hooked me up.  It looks nice; I wish I had one, as well, because deep down, I really like Fleer products.

These Owens cards also turned out really nice.  I liked the 2007 Topps Chrome.  The Upper Decks turned out great, as well.

I remember a time when I had no signed 2008 Topps, but now, I have a bunch.  This one is just the latest to make the list.

Here are some Steve Karsay cards that Nick helped with, also.  I added a nice 1998 Topps Chrome, along with the '98 base.  I also added another 2001 Topps to the album, another set that was really under-represented.

Finally, here are a few more cards that Nick got for me, that I really enjoyed seeing.  Karsay has a great signature, I think.

Nick is working on a few more cards for me, which I hope to see soon.  Thank you so much for the help, Nick!  I really appreciate it!

Christmas Gift From Frankie

I got an awesome Christmas package in the other day from my good friend, Frankie from the blog "My Life In The Sportscard Hobby".  I met Frankie last year through my good friend, Drew.  Frankie and I did a couple trades, then we spent a lot of time together at this past year's National walking around and enjoying the show.  Frankie is a really good guy, but I did not in any way expect that he would land this kind of gift on me.

Above is an awesome 2013 Topps Pro Debut Sonny Gray printing plate.  This is the cyan plate.  Also of note, Gray appears as a RockHound on this card.  My son, Chris, was a RockHound for two seasons, and had a very special time on those teams.  So, I think it is really cool to have this card with Gray in the RockHounds uniform!

Frankie included a few Orioles cards as well, most notably this Cal Ripken from 2015 Topps Hi Tek that I didn't yet have in my collection.  The card is numbered 48/50 and is acetate.  Frankie must have read the several posts of mine where I discuss how much I love acetate cards!

Thank you so much for the awesome Christmas gifts, Frankie!  I really appreciate it!