John from Las Vegas likes to collect the lesser known players who never had a card.
Jim from upstate NY wanted some cards for players who are missing from Topps sets,
Gary from Illinois wanted certain players in certain uniform styles from the 1970s
Friday, December 28, 2012
December 28, 2012 Cards For Collectors
Here's some custom cards I made for collectors.....everybody collects differently
John from Las Vegas likes to collect the lesser known players who never had a card.
Jim from upstate NY wanted some cards for players who are missing from Topps sets,
Gary from Illinois wanted certain players in certain uniform styles from the 1970s
John from Las Vegas likes to collect the lesser known players who never had a card.
Jim from upstate NY wanted some cards for players who are missing from Topps sets,
Gary from Illinois wanted certain players in certain uniform styles from the 1970s
Saturday, December 22, 2012
December 22, 2012 HHEERREE''S JOHNNY... and Multi Player Cards
It's been a while since I posted anything so here are some of the customs I made for Keith from NY.
Johnny Carson
Assorted Multi Player Cards
Johnny Carson
Assorted Multi Player Cards
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
December 5, 2012 Skip Lockwood
Got this one back after mailing it out in the beginning of October
Skip Lockwood
Skip Lockwood was originally signed as an infielder by the Athletics. He was converted to a pitcher and pitched for the A's Pilots, Brewers, Angels Mets and Red Sox.
Skip Lockwood
Skip Lockwood was originally signed as an infielder by the Athletics. He was converted to a pitcher and pitched for the A's Pilots, Brewers, Angels Mets and Red Sox.
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
November 27, 2012 Don Wert
Don Wert
Don played third base for the Detroit Tigers in the 1960s and was selected to the 1968 AL All Star Team.
Don played third base for the Detroit Tigers in the 1960s and was selected to the 1968 AL All Star Team.
Saturday, November 17, 2012
November 17, 2012 Corky Evans
Carlos 'Corky" Evans
Corky Evans never played in the major leagues but was a catcher in the Baltimore Orioles , Seattle Pilots and San Francisco Giants minor league organizations. He was also mentioned in Jim Bouton's book "Ball Four". I got these cards signed through former Seattle Pilots and Brewers pitcher Ray Peters, Thanks, Ray
Corky Evans never played in the major leagues but was a catcher in the Baltimore Orioles , Seattle Pilots and San Francisco Giants minor league organizations. He was also mentioned in Jim Bouton's book "Ball Four". I got these cards signed through former Seattle Pilots and Brewers pitcher Ray Peters, Thanks, Ray
November 16, 2012 The Glider
One back today
Ed Charles
Ed Charles played for the Kansas City Athletics from 1962 to 1967 but I remember him watching him with the 1969 Mets. I can remember seeing him hit a home run against the Cardinals in 1969 to clinch the National League East and seeing him run around the bases. He retired after the Mets won the World Series.
Ed Charles
Ed Charles played for the Kansas City Athletics from 1962 to 1967 but I remember him watching him with the 1969 Mets. I can remember seeing him hit a home run against the Cardinals in 1969 to clinch the National League East and seeing him run around the bases. He retired after the Mets won the World Series.
Saturday, November 10, 2012
November 9, 2012 Bill Fischer
Bill Fischer
Bill came up with the Chicago White Sox in 1956 and pitched in three games. He also pitched for the Detroit Tigers, Washington Senators, KC athletics and the Minnesota Twins before retiring in 1964. He later became a pitching coach for many teams and organizations like the Reds from 1979-1983, the Red Sox from 1985-1991 and the Devil Rays from 2000-2001.
Bill came up with the Chicago White Sox in 1956 and pitched in three games. He also pitched for the Detroit Tigers, Washington Senators, KC athletics and the Minnesota Twins before retiring in 1964. He later became a pitching coach for many teams and organizations like the Reds from 1979-1983, the Red Sox from 1985-1991 and the Devil Rays from 2000-2001.
Monday, November 5, 2012
November 5, 2021 Three Returns Today
Herb Washington
Herb was the "Designated Runner" for the mid 1970s Oakland A's World Championship teams. I sent him three customs but he sent back a 1975 Topps. I really wanted to get the 1975 World Series card back so I could send it to Darold Knowles. Oh well........ I'll probably send them again with some extras for Herb
Dennis Musgraves
Dennis pitched in five games for the 1965 NY Mets and started one game. All photos were originally black and white they I colorized.
Gene Hiser
Mr Hiser was an outfielder for the Chicago Cubs from 1971-1975. He was originally a first round draft pick in 1970 by the Cubs.
Herb was the "Designated Runner" for the mid 1970s Oakland A's World Championship teams. I sent him three customs but he sent back a 1975 Topps. I really wanted to get the 1975 World Series card back so I could send it to Darold Knowles. Oh well........ I'll probably send them again with some extras for Herb
Dennis Musgraves
Dennis pitched in five games for the 1965 NY Mets and started one game. All photos were originally black and white they I colorized.
Gene Hiser
Mr Hiser was an outfielder for the Chicago Cubs from 1971-1975. He was originally a first round draft pick in 1970 by the Cubs.
Saturday, November 3, 2012
November 3, 2012 Nice Surprise....Wayne Comer
It's always nice to get back a return you thought you would never see again. Mailed this one out back on April 26 of this year. Looking at his return rate on SCN, I knew it would take some time to get it back.
Wayne Comer
Wayne was originally signed by the Washington Senators in 1962. He was traded in 1963 to the Detroit Tigers and played with them in 1967 and 1968. He was drafted by the Seattle Pilots in the 1968 Expansion Draft and was their regular outfielder in 1969. He later played for the Senators and finished his career back with the Tigers in 1972.
Wayne Comer
Wayne was originally signed by the Washington Senators in 1962. He was traded in 1963 to the Detroit Tigers and played with them in 1967 and 1968. He was drafted by the Seattle Pilots in the 1968 Expansion Draft and was their regular outfielder in 1969. He later played for the Senators and finished his career back with the Tigers in 1972.
Saturday, October 27, 2012
October 27, 2012 Custom Cards
I haven't been posting any successes TTM because I haven't had any time to send out requests for autographs. Any I post now will be the from previous mailings. I have been busy making cards for other collectors. Some are for TTM and others are for collectors who want cards of players from their favorite teams who never had cards made by Topps or Fleer.
Bob from South Carolina wanted me to make up some Gary Peters cards
Seth from Illinois collects Cardinals and wanted some Rookie Cards made up
Chuck from Indiana collects White Sox and wanted certain cards with the Rookie trophy and Rookie Stars logo on the front.
Bob from South Carolina wanted me to make up some Gary Peters cards
Seth from Illinois collects Cardinals and wanted some Rookie Cards made up
Chuck from Indiana collects White Sox and wanted certain cards with the Rookie trophy and Rookie Stars logo on the front.
Monday, October 22, 2012
October 22, 2012 Glen Hobbie
Glen Hobbie
Glen pitched for the Chicago Cubs from 1957 to 1964. He won 16 games in 1959 and in 1960 he won 16 games again but lost 20. He was traded to the Cardinals in 1964 and finished in the Detroit Tigers organization in 1965.
Glen pitched for the Chicago Cubs from 1957 to 1964. He won 16 games in 1959 and in 1960 he won 16 games again but lost 20. He was traded to the Cardinals in 1964 and finished in the Detroit Tigers organization in 1965.
Saturday, October 20, 2012
October 20, 2012 Bill Spanswick Jay Johnstone
Bill Spanswick
Bill pitched for the 1964 Boston Red Sox and went 2-3 in 29 games in his only season in the big leagues. He started in the Red Sox organization in 1958 and after going 14-8 in Seattle in the PCL the Red Sox brought him up for 1964. All three photos used for the card were originally black and white.
Jay Johnstone
I had gotten Jay Johnstone back two months ago and in a note he asked if I could make a Cubs and Dodgers card for him. I made those two up and added a Phillies and another Angels card using a nice B&W photo of him making contact in the batting cage.
These are the ones previously....
Bill pitched for the 1964 Boston Red Sox and went 2-3 in 29 games in his only season in the big leagues. He started in the Red Sox organization in 1958 and after going 14-8 in Seattle in the PCL the Red Sox brought him up for 1964. All three photos used for the card were originally black and white.
Jay Johnstone
I had gotten Jay Johnstone back two months ago and in a note he asked if I could make a Cubs and Dodgers card for him. I made those two up and added a Phillies and another Angels card using a nice B&W photo of him making contact in the batting cage.
These are the ones previously....
Friday, October 19, 2012
October 19, 2012
Got back two returns today....
Bobby Knoop
Bobby was the regular second baseman for the California Angels in the 1960s. He and Jim Fregosi were a good combination.
Mike Rollyson
Mike was listed on the spring training roster of the 1969 Seattle Pilots, though I can't find anything on BaseballReference.com regarding his pitching record. he also played basketball and baseball at the University of Florida in the mid 1960s
UPDATE 10/27/2012 Thanks to Keith Olbermann who informed me that "Rollyson never pitched an inning of pro ball. He was invited in by the Pilots while still a student, and when he didn't make it, apparently he went back to college! "
Bobby Knoop
Bobby was the regular second baseman for the California Angels in the 1960s. He and Jim Fregosi were a good combination.
Mike Rollyson
Mike was listed on the spring training roster of the 1969 Seattle Pilots, though I can't find anything on BaseballReference.com regarding his pitching record. he also played basketball and baseball at the University of Florida in the mid 1960s
UPDATE 10/27/2012 Thanks to Keith Olbermann who informed me that "Rollyson never pitched an inning of pro ball. He was invited in by the Pilots while still a student, and when he didn't make it, apparently he went back to college! "
Thursday, October 18, 2012
October 18, 2012 Paul Click...Original Seattle Pilot
Today I got back one return......
Paul Click
Paul Click never pitched in the major leagues but he was picked from the California Angels by the Seattle Pilots in the 1968 Expansion Draft. I got in touch with Mr Click after being introduced by former Pilots pitcher Ray Peters. Mr Peters sent me the Pilots photo of Mr Click and I had to make a card and get it signed. Mr Click is currently a photographer in the LA area.
Paul Click
Paul Click never pitched in the major leagues but he was picked from the California Angels by the Seattle Pilots in the 1968 Expansion Draft. I got in touch with Mr Click after being introduced by former Pilots pitcher Ray Peters. Mr Peters sent me the Pilots photo of Mr Click and I had to make a card and get it signed. Mr Click is currently a photographer in the LA area.
October 17, 2012 John Thibdeau Passes Away
Today I got an email from the son of onetime Red Sox minor league pitcher John Thibdeau saying that his Dad had passed away yesterday. He saw my custom cards of his Dad that he signed for me and wanted to know if I could send him the photos for the funeral on Saturday. I told him the images I used were small but I sent him the photos via email and he was very happy. As a shot in the dark, I asked a friend of mine named Keith if he had any images of John Thibdeau and sure enough he came up with a beautiful color image of him with the Louisville Colonels. I sent the image to John's son and he replied that his Mom was blown away by the image.
Even though Mr Thibdeau never pitched in the major leagues, he did make it to a 1969 Topps "Red Sox Rookie Stars" card he shared with Joe Lahoud, so his name will live forever.
Even though Mr Thibdeau never pitched in the major leagues, he did make it to a 1969 Topps "Red Sox Rookie Stars" card he shared with Joe Lahoud, so his name will live forever.
Monday, October 15, 2012
October 15, 2012
Four returns today......
Woody Woodward
Woody played shortstop and second base for the Milwaukee Braves and Cincinnati Reds from 1963-1971. He hit only one home run in his career. He has also been the General Manger of the Yankees, Phillies and Mariners.
John Morris
John pitched for the Phillies, Orioles, Seattle Pilots , Brewers and Giants from 1966-1974.
Ken Johnson
Ken Johnson pitched for 13 years in the major leagues, most of it with the Athletics, Braves and Colt 45/ Astros. In 1964, he became the only pitcher to ever throw a complete nine inning no hitter and lose the game.
Dick Sharon
Dick was a backup outfielder with the Tigers from 1973-74 and the Padres in 1975. He was originally signed by the Pirates in 1968 but never played for them.
Woody Woodward
Woody played shortstop and second base for the Milwaukee Braves and Cincinnati Reds from 1963-1971. He hit only one home run in his career. He has also been the General Manger of the Yankees, Phillies and Mariners.
John Morris
John pitched for the Phillies, Orioles, Seattle Pilots , Brewers and Giants from 1966-1974.
Ken Johnson
Ken Johnson pitched for 13 years in the major leagues, most of it with the Athletics, Braves and Colt 45/ Astros. In 1964, he became the only pitcher to ever throw a complete nine inning no hitter and lose the game.
Dick Sharon
Dick was a backup outfielder with the Tigers from 1973-74 and the Padres in 1975. He was originally signed by the Pirates in 1968 but never played for them.
Saturday, October 13, 2012
October 13, 2012
Three returns today.......
Ron Campbell
Ron was an infielder with the Chicago Cubs from 1964-1966. He hit one home run in his career.
Jay Ritchie
Mr Ritchie was a relief pitcher in the mid 1960s with the Red Sox, Braves and Reds. On the 1966 card, it's kind of a mess re: his autograph.
Gordon Seyfried
Gordon was signed by the Detroit Tigers in 1956 but he didn't reach the majors until 1963 with the Indians and pitched with them until 1964 ending his career with an 0-1 record.
Ron Campbell
Ron was an infielder with the Chicago Cubs from 1964-1966. He hit one home run in his career.
Jay Ritchie
Mr Ritchie was a relief pitcher in the mid 1960s with the Red Sox, Braves and Reds. On the 1966 card, it's kind of a mess re: his autograph.
Gordon Seyfried
Gordon was signed by the Detroit Tigers in 1956 but he didn't reach the majors until 1963 with the Indians and pitched with them until 1964 ending his career with an 0-1 record.
October 12, 2012
Four Returns today.....
Walt Williams
Walt played for the Colt 45s, White Sox, Indians and Yankees from 1964 to 1975. His nickname was "No Neck" He signed3 of the 4 cards I sent.
Bob Meyer
Bob spent 1964 with three teams. He started the season with the Yankees and was purchased by the Angels in June and then purchased by the Athletics in July. He was also a member of the 1969 Seattle Pilots.
Tom Timmermann
Tom pitched with the Tigers from 1969-1973. He was a pretty good relief pitcher during that time and was made a starter in 1972. He was later traded to the Indians in 1973
Lou Skizas
Lou played in late 1950s with the Yankees. Athletics, Tigers and White Sox.. He was a regular with the A's and hit 18 homers in 1957.
Walt Williams
Walt played for the Colt 45s, White Sox, Indians and Yankees from 1964 to 1975. His nickname was "No Neck" He signed3 of the 4 cards I sent.
Bob Meyer
Bob spent 1964 with three teams. He started the season with the Yankees and was purchased by the Angels in June and then purchased by the Athletics in July. He was also a member of the 1969 Seattle Pilots.
Tom Timmermann
Tom pitched with the Tigers from 1969-1973. He was a pretty good relief pitcher during that time and was made a starter in 1972. He was later traded to the Indians in 1973
Lou Skizas
Lou played in late 1950s with the Yankees. Athletics, Tigers and White Sox.. He was a regular with the A's and hit 18 homers in 1957.
Thursday, October 11, 2012
October 11,2012 Costen Shockley
Costen Shockley
Mr Shockley was a first baseman who played for the Philadelphia Phillies in 1964 and the California Angels in 1965.
Mr Shockley was a first baseman who played for the Philadelphia Phillies in 1964 and the California Angels in 1965.
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
October, 9 2012 Four Returns
Got back four returns today from a mailing I did last Saturday.
Leo Burke
Mr Burke played for the Orioles (1958-59), Angels (1961-62), Cardinals (1963) and the Cubs (1963-65). He was drafted by the Washington Senators in the 1960 expansion draft but traded to the Angels before the 1961 season. That would make him a member of both expansion teams before they ever threw a pitch.....
Duke Carmel
Duke is one the players that has played for both the Yankees and Mets. He came up with the Cardinals in 1959.
Shaun Fitzmaurice
Shaun played for the 1966 NY Mets after being a pretty good player at Notre Dame. He played on the Braves minor league system until 1973.
Ken Rowe
Mr Rowe pitched for the Dodgers in 1963 and the Orioles in 1964-65. After his playing career ended, he became most known as a pitching coach in the Orioles organization.
Leo Burke
Mr Burke played for the Orioles (1958-59), Angels (1961-62), Cardinals (1963) and the Cubs (1963-65). He was drafted by the Washington Senators in the 1960 expansion draft but traded to the Angels before the 1961 season. That would make him a member of both expansion teams before they ever threw a pitch.....
Duke Carmel
Duke is one the players that has played for both the Yankees and Mets. He came up with the Cardinals in 1959.
Shaun Fitzmaurice
Shaun played for the 1966 NY Mets after being a pretty good player at Notre Dame. He played on the Braves minor league system until 1973.
Ken Rowe
Mr Rowe pitched for the Dodgers in 1963 and the Orioles in 1964-65. After his playing career ended, he became most known as a pitching coach in the Orioles organization.
Saturday, October 6, 2012
October 6, 2012 Mike Paul
Mike Paul
Mike Paul pitched for the Cleveland Indians, Texas Rangers and Chicago Cubs from 1968 to 1974.
Mike Paul pitched for the Cleveland Indians, Texas Rangers and Chicago Cubs from 1968 to 1974.
Friday, October 5, 2012
October 5, 2012 Brian McCall
Brian McCall
Brian was 19 years old when he got called to the White Sox in September 1962 and hit two home runs in one game against the Yankees.
Brian was 19 years old when he got called to the White Sox in September 1962 and hit two home runs in one game against the Yankees.
Thursday, October 4, 2012
Oct 4, 2012 Jeopardy Question .The answer is "Ed Mickelson"
The question is..... Who Drove In The Last Run in St Louis Brown's History?
Ed Mickelson
Ed Mickelson played most of his career in the minor leagues but he did make it to the majors with the Cardinals in 1950, the Browns in 1953 and the Cubs in 1957. Ed wrote a book about his life in the minors. I have posted the info here.
Ed Mickelson
Ed Mickelson played most of his career in the minor leagues but he did make it to the majors with the Cardinals in 1950, the Browns in 1953 and the Cubs in 1957. Ed wrote a book about his life in the minors. I have posted the info here.
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
October 3, 2012 Two Back Today
I will probably be sending less TTM in the coming weeks as I have been busy making custom cards for collectors and I have no time to do any mailings.
Billy Gardner
Billy played second base from 1954 -1963 with the NY Giants, Baltimore Orioles, Washington Senatorsm NY Yankees, Boston Red Sox and Minnesota Twins.
Frank Kreutzer
Frank pitched for the Chicago White and Washington Senators from 1962 to1966
Billy Gardner
Billy played second base from 1954 -1963 with the NY Giants, Baltimore Orioles, Washington Senatorsm NY Yankees, Boston Red Sox and Minnesota Twins.
Frank Kreutzer
Frank pitched for the Chicago White and Washington Senators from 1962 to1966
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
October 2, 2012 Ray Washburn
Ray Washburn
Mr Washburn pitched for the St Louis Cardinals and Cincinnati Reds from 1961 to 1970. His best season was in 1968 when he won 14 games with 8 losses. On September 18, 1968, he threw a no-hitter against the San Francisco Giants but what is weird is that the previous day, Gaylord Perry threw a no-hitter against the Cardinals. Back to back no-hitters. In 1969 he was traded to the Reds for another no-hit pitcher, George Culver.
Mr Washburn pitched for the St Louis Cardinals and Cincinnati Reds from 1961 to 1970. His best season was in 1968 when he won 14 games with 8 losses. On September 18, 1968, he threw a no-hitter against the San Francisco Giants but what is weird is that the previous day, Gaylord Perry threw a no-hitter against the Cardinals. Back to back no-hitters. In 1969 he was traded to the Reds for another no-hit pitcher, George Culver.
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