I collected baseball cards from the late '80s through 2002. Then I went to college and when I came out, I was lost. There were too many brands, sets, choices, relics, autos, parallels, variations. It was a turn off. However, I slowly made my way back. So here is my attempt to venture back into the hobby. I'll buy a few packs of cards here and there, comment on some cards I have, send out some TTMs, and follow the progress of my Topps Yankees Project.
Showing posts with label Al Rosen. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Al Rosen. Show all posts
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Thanks Plaschke!
A few weeks ago, I sent Greg Z. from Plaschke, Thy Sweater Is Argyle a signed Al Rosen card that I got TTM. Rosen is a personal fave of his, so I figured he would enjoy it and sent it expectking nothing in return. Greg decided that he would have none of that, and he sent me this sweet DJ Mitchell auto! Mitchell is currently in AAA in the Yankees system and is a decent prospect. I've been wanting to send Mitchell a TTM request, but I didn't have any cards of him, so this saves me the trouble! It's also only my 4th Yankees certified auto, which clearly isn't very many. Thanks Greg! I really like the card.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
TTM Success: Al Rosen
I've wanted to pick up an Al Rosen auto for a while, as he was a hell of a player and is probably on par with Bobby Doerr in terms of the greatest TTM signers of all-time. I picked up this 1956 Topps for a few bucks on eBay and sent it along, and in a week Mr. Rosen sent it back signed and personalized. I also included a 1979 Yankees team card, as he worked in the front office for them at that point. He graciously signed that as well.
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