September 7, 2012

Two returns today.....

Rich Rollins

Rich was the regular third baseman for the mid 1960s Minnesota Twins and was a member of the 1962 American League All Star team. He was picked by the Seattle Pilots in the 1968 Expansion Draft.

Gerry Moses

Mr Moses was a catcher mostly for the Boston Red Sox and California Angels in the late 1960s and early 1970s before bouncing around the majors with various teams.

September 6, 2012 Bart Shirley

Only one today.......

Bart Shirley

Bart Shirley played for the Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Mets in the 1960s. What I remember the name "Bart Shirley" for is the fact he was pictured on one of the toughest high numbered baseball cards in the 1966 set. He was pictured on the 1966 National League Rookie Stars card with Grant Jackson. He signed 3 custom cards and asked for copies.

 A very tough card

September 5, 2012 Buddy Bradford

Buddy Bradford

Buddy was an outfielder from 1966 -1976 with the Chicago White Sox, Cleveland Indians and Reds.

September 4, 2012 Eleven Returns Today

After the three day holiday, all the mail came today and I got eleven returns....

Hal Smith

Hal was a catcher who played on the 1960 World Champion Pittsburgh Pirates and was a member of the original 1962 Houston Colt 45s. Now I have to send the Multi- Hal Smith card to the OTHER Hal Smith to be signed.

Jay Johnstone

Jay played almost 20 years in the big leagues. He started with the California Angels in 1966. He played with 8 other teams before retiring in 1985. He asked for copies of my cards and asked if I could make him cards of him as a Cub and Dodger.

Ellie Rodriguez

Ellie came up with the Yankees and played 9 games in 1968. He became a regular catcher for the Royals, Brewers and Angels before retiring in 1976.

Tom Kelly

Tom came up to the Minnesota Twins in 1975 and played in 49 games with one home run. He became more famous as the Minnesota Twins manager from 1986-2001 and two World Series Championships in 1987 and 1991.

Tom Shopay
 Tom started in the NY Yankees organization in 1967 and 1969. He was acquired by the Orioles and spent the 1970s between Baltimore and Rochester, the Orioles' AAA team.

Jack Reed 

Jack was a member of the 1961 World Champion NY Yankees but is most remembered for his only major league home run. On June 25, 1962, he hit it in the 22nd inning to beat the Tigers.

Hal Gilson 

Hal played with the Cardinals in 1968 and went 0-2. He was traded to the Astros in June 1968

  

Dave Nicholson

Dave played with the Orioles, White Sox, Astros and Braves from 1960-1967. In 1963 as a regular outfielder with the White Sox, he led the American League in strikeouts with 175.

Wayne Granger 
Wayne was one of the best relief pitchers of the early 1970s with the Reds and Twins. In 1969 he pitched in 90 games for the Reds.

Jim Perry  

Jim was one of the best pitchers of the 1960s with the Indians and Twins. He won the Cy Young Award in 1970 when he went 24-12.

George Zuverink 

George started his career with the Cleveland Indians in 1951. He led the American League in pitching appearances in 1956 ( 62 games) and 1957 (56 games).

 

September 1, 2012 Labor Day Weekend

Got back five returns today from my mailing last Saturday.

Dick Gray

Dick was a third baseman who played for the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1958 and 1959 and the St Louis Cardinals in 1959 and 1960. In 1958, in the Dodgers first home game ever in LA, Dick became the first Dodger player to hit a home run in the city of Los Angeles.

Bob Skinner

From 1954-1963, Bob Skinner was a regular in left field for the Pirates with Bill Virdon and Roberto Clemente. After playing he managed the PCL San Diego Padres and was named Minor League Manager of the Year in 1968. In 1969 he managed the Phillies and then was a coach for several teams.

Larry Jaster

Larry pitched for the St Louis Cardinals from 1965-1968. In 1966 Larry went 11-5 with six shutouts, which led the league. What was strange was the fact that all six shutouts came against the Dodgers who were the National League Champions that year.

John Donaldson

John played second base for the Athletics from 1966-1970 and then again in 1974. He became the regular second baseman for the Seattle Pilots in 1969 after they traded for him in June 1969.

Frank Carpin

Frank pitched for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1965 and the Houston Astros in 1966.  He was originally signed by the New York Yankees in 1959 and spent five years in their farm system. He asked for copies of the Yankees photos and he sent along a nice Pirates photo of himself.

August 30, 2012

Got 2 today.....

Dave Morehead

Dave pitched for the Boston Red Sox and Kansas City Royals from 1963-1970. In 1965 Dave pitched a no- hitter against the Cleveland Indians but he had arm problems the last few years of his career.

Hank Foiles

was a catcher who played for seven different teams in his 11 years in the major leagues. He made the National League All Star team in 1957.

 

August 29, 2012 Marvin Barnes and Togo Palazzi

Got back the custom cards I made of ABA Legend Marvin Barnes and 1950s Boston Celtic Togo Palazzi
 ( Isn't that a great name !!!). I made the Palazzi custom for promoter Douglas Keating. He runs a show in Mansfield, Massachusetts and has players signing autographs with a Boston connection and the prices are very reasonable. He will soon be having George Scott on Sept 23 and Wilbur Wood on Oct 8.

This is his web site http://www.cardboardpromotions.com/

I highly recommend Doug...he will take care of your items.