Some TTM Failures

Bowling License Plate
by SMRJigsawPuzzles

Hope may be lost on some TTM request I entrusted to the United States Postal Service nearly two years ago.

Retired NFL player Antoine Winfield is also on my no response list.

I mailed Winfield on Oct. 22, 2012, after some reported success.

Since that time, no more success has been recorded for him.

I also mailed former NBA player Darrell Walker on Oct. 22, 2012.

No success to report there either. There is success recorded for him, so maybe my card got lost in the mail.

I kicked 2013 off with a TTM request sent to former MLB pitcher Ron Robinson.

He must have honored his last TTM request on Christmas 2012 because no success since recorded.

On Jan. 29, 2013, I mailed a request to former catcher Paul Sorrento after seeing perfect success recorded for the former Atlanta Brave.

Unfortunately, like the others, this card has not returned.

Current Atlanta Braves closer Craig Kimbrel seems to sign some but not all.

I took a chance on Feb. 11, 2013 and the card is still gone.

Former pitcher Dennis Boyd is also on my failure list.

I mailed Boyd on Feb. 11, 2013 after seeing a near perfect response rate for Boyd.

No luck for me as of yet.

To find addresses visit

http://www.sportscardforum.com/forum.php?referrerid=72224

After you do that visit, www.thelamfoundation.org and become aware of a deadly lung disease that strikes women called Lymphangioleiomyomatosis, (LAM.)

There is no cure and doctors are not sure what causes it.

Visit https://smrowen.scentsy.us and order your favorite products or sign up to become a consultant.

Former MLB pitchers, Larry Andersen and Juan Berenguer Return TTMs

Former Houston Astro Larry Andersen and former Atlanta Brave Juan Berenguer are the latest additions to my through the mail autograph collection.

Andersen, who also pitched for the Phildelphia Phillies, Seattle Mariners, San Diego Padres, Cleveland Indians, Boston Red Sox, is now a broadcaster for the Phillies.

He played in the 1983 World Series with the Phillies,1986 NLCS with the Astros, 1990 ALCS with the Red Sox, 1993 NLCS and World Series with the Phillies.

It took 26 days to receive my autograph from him.

Berebguer began his MLB career with the New York Mets in 1978.

He later played with the Kansas City Royals, Toronto Blue Jays, Detroit Tigers, San Francisco Giants, Minnesota Twins, and the Atlanta Braves.

He played in the 1987 World Series with the Twins.

Find addresses for Andersen and Berenguer on

http://www.sportscardforum.com/forum.php?referrerid=72224

After you do that visit, www.thelamfoundation.org and become aware of a deadly lung disease that strikes women called Lymphangioleiomyomatosis, (LAM.)

There is no cure and doctors are not sure what causes it.

Former Atlanta Brave and St. Louis Cardinal Ken Dayley Responds to TTM Requests

Former St. Louis Cardinal and Atlanta Brave pitcher Ken Dayley returned two autographs in just 16 days.

Dayley also pitched for the Toronto Blue Jays and with the Los Angeles Dodgers minor league team Albuquerque Dukes before his professional career ended.

Dayley pitched in the 1985 World Series and the 1987 World Series with the St. Louis Cardinals.

In the ‘85 World Series Dayley had two plate appearances and went 1 for 2.

Find Dayley’s address on http://www.sportscardforum.com/forum.php?referrerid=72224   

On a different subject I’m raising awareness about a lung disease called  Lymphangioleiomyomatosis, (LAM.)

There is no cure and doctors are not sure what causes it.

Visit https://www.thelamfoundation.org/ to learn more or donate to research.

Milt Thompson Signs Four Cards

It took 10 days to receive four auotgraphs from former Major Leaguer Milt Thompson.

Thompson played for the Atlanta Braves, Phildelphia, Phillies, St. Louis Cardinals, Houston Astros, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Colorado Rockies.

Thompson signed four Cardinal cards for me as I could not find a Braves card.

To find Thompson’s address and others visit

http://www.sportscardforum.com/forum.php?referrerid=72224   

On a different subject I’m raising awareness about a lung disease called  Lymphangioleiomyomatosis, (LAM.)

There is no cure and doctors are not sure what causes it.

To make a donation go to https://www.kintera.org/faf/donorReg/donorPledge.asp?ievent=1098071&supId=405644493

You can also donate by ordering Scentsy.

I’m donating all Internet sales to LAM Research.

Visit https://smrowen.scentsy.us/Scentsy/Home and order your favorite products or sign up to become a consultant.

Curt Ford and Greg W. Harris Respond to TTM Request

This week autographs from former St. Louis Cardinal Curt Ford and former San Diego Padre Greg W. Harris arrived in the mail box.

Ford charges $3 for his autograph and took a short 11 days to respond to my request.

In addition to the Cardinals, Ford played for the Philadelphia Phillies.

In 2010, he took over for former Cardinal Jack Clark as the manager of the Springfield Sliders.

There was confusion in obtaining Harris’ autograph. 

Once upon a time there was Greg Allen Harris who also was a pitcher for the San Diego Padres.

I mailed my Greg W. Harris card to Greg A. Harris.

The card was returned with a note scribbled on the envelope.

After visiting http://www.sportscardforum.com/forum.php?referrerid=72224  I got the correct address and had the correct autograph in a short 27 days.

To find addresses visit http://www.sportscardforum.com/forum.php?referrerid=72224 

On a different subject I’m raising awareness about a lung disease called  Lymphangioleiomyomatosis, (LAM.)

There is no cure and doctors are not sure what causes it.

To make a donation go to https://www.kintera.org/faf/donorReg/donorPledge.asp?ievent=1098071&supId=405644493

You can also donate by ordering Scentsy.

I’m donating all Internet sales to LAM Research.

Visit https://smrowen.scentsy.us/Scentsy/Home and order your favorite products or sign up to become a consultant.

Ricky Jordan, Don Kessinger, Dave Dravecky, and Rick Cerone Respond

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by SMRJigsawPuzzles

Ricky Jordan, Don Kessinger, Dave Dravecky, and Rick Cerone are the latest additions to my through the mail autograph collection.

It is my second Ricky Jordan autograph obtained as I was considering trying to sell it to raise money for Lymphangioleiomyomatosis research.

Every dollar helps, but after looking at Ebay, its obivious everyone has one.

Kessinger responded to my request in 106 days.

He played for the Chicago Cubs, St. Louis Cardinals, and the Chicago White Sox.

In 1979 he managed the White Sox.

Cerone responded in a short nine days.

Cerone was a catcher for the Cleveland Indians, Toronto Blue Jays, New York Yankees, Atlanta Braves, Milwaikee Brewers, Boston Red Sox, New York Mets, and the Montreal Expos.

He recently made headlines when he called Robinson Cano ‘a fool for leaving the Yankees.”

To find addresses visit http://www.sportscardforum.com/forum.php?referrerid=72224 

Classic TTM Success: Farnsworth, Huson, Wilson

I started collecting MLB autographs through the mail in 2010. I posted my stories on a content mill that is now shutting down. So in order to keep a record of my successes, it is time to move them to my blog. Here is what I published on June 2, 2013.

For a fan looking to start a through the mail autograph collection,Tampa Bay Ray pitcher Kyle Farnsworth, former Montreal Expo Jeff Huson and former Kansas City Royal Willie Wilson are three players who respond to TTM requests quickly.

I received my signed Farnsworth card 20 days after mailing a request to the Tampa B

ay Ray address.

I remember becoming a fan of Farnsworth when he pitched with the Chicago Cubs.

In 2005 he played for the Detroit Tigers  and my favorite team, the Atlanta Braves.

He then went to the New York Yankees, back to the Tigers, then the Kansas City Royals, back to the Braves in 2010 and then off to the Rays where he is today.

In 2010 I got to see Farnsworth in Atlanta on Bobby Cox weekend.

Milestones in Farnsworth's career include a fight in 2003, kicking an electric fan in 2004, and a bench clearing brawl in 2005.

Farnsworth has made it to post season with the Cubs, Braves and Yankees.

Huson signed and returned my 1990 Donruss card in five days.

Huson played for the Expos, Texas Rangers, Baltimore Orioles, Milwaukee  Brewers, Seattle Mariners, California Angels, and the Chicago Cubs.

Today he is a commentator for the Colorado Rockies. 

Wilson played for the Royals, Oakland As and the Cubs. 

For a $15 fee, Wilson will sign a baseball card. Donations goes to The Willie Wilson Foundation, which assists youngsters with their baseball dreams.
To find addresses visit http://www.sportscardforum.com/forum.php?referrerid=72224

Classic TTM Success: Lancaster, Sasser, Parker

I started collecting MLB autographs through the mail in 2010. I posted my stories on a content mill that is now shutting down. So in order to keep a record of my successes, it is time to move them to my blog. Here is what I published on May 7, 2013.

So you want to start a through the mail 

autograph baseball card collection? Well I suggest starting by sending requests to former big league pitcher Les Lancaster, former big league catcher Mackey Sasser and for a small fee former Pittsburgh Pirate MVP Dave Parker will sign a card for you.

Lancaster, a former pitcher for the Chicago Cubs, Detroit Tigers, and the St. Louis Cardinals, is now a pitching coach for the Lakewood Blue Claws, a Philadelphia Phillies minor league club. 

Lancaster won 41 games in his seven year career and pitched for the Cubs in the 1989 National League Championship game against the San Francisco Giants.

There are 32 baseball cards listed for Lancaster on http://www.vintagecardprices.com 

 I sent my card to the Alabama address and it was returned signed 55 days later from a Tampa Bay address.

Fans can also send requests to the Lakewood Claws, located in New Jersey.

Sasser returned my signed card in 159 days from his Alabama address, which can also be found on Sports Card Forum.

Sasser played most of his career with the New York Mets, but also played for the San Francisco Giants, Pittsburgh Pirates  and Seattle  Mariners. 

He made it the post season with the Mets in 1988. The Mets lost the game to the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Parker, known as "The Cobra" signed my 1990 Donruss card in just seven days for a $15 fee.

Parker began his career in 1971 with the Pirates.

He also played with the Cincinnati Reds, Oakland A's, Milwaukee Brewers, California Angels and the Toronto Blue Jays. 

He played in the post season with the Pirates in 1974, 75, 79 and the A's in 1988 and 1989.

Today Parker owns several Popeye Chicken restaurants and is eligible in 2014 for the Veterans Committee vote for the Hall of Fame.

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Classic TTM Success: Martin Prado, Ray Fontenot

Arizona Diamondback Martin Prado took time from spring training to honor a through the mail autograph request. 

 

I started collecting MLB autographs through the mail in 2010. I posted my stories on a content mill that is now shutting down. So in order to keep a record of my successes, it is time to move them to my blog. Here is what I published on March 27, 2013.

Don Carman, my 100th TTM Success

I started collecting MLB autographs through the mail in 2010. I posted my stories on a content mill that is now shutting down. So in order to keep a record of my successes, it is time to move them to my blog. Here is what I published on March 15, 2013.

Former Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Don Carman is the 100th athlete to respond to a through the mail autograph request.
Carman is a native of Woodward, Oklahoma who began his career with the Phillies in 1983. He went on to play with the Cincinnati Reds and ended his career with the Texas Rangers in 1992. 

He never got to play in the post season.
He started 102 big league games including a one-hit complete shut out of the New York mets  on Sept. 29, 1987.

The year before, he lost a perfect game bid to the San Francisco Giants  in the ninth inning when Bob Brenly hit a drive and outfielder Milt Thompson missed the catch.
Carman reportedly responds to all of his fan mail and in 2006 began responding to all the fan mail that he had collected over the years. 

Classic TTM Success Randy Bush Responds, Many do not

I started collecting MLB autographs through the mail in 2010. I posted my stories on a content mill that is now shutting down. So in order to keep a record of my successes, it is time to move them to my blog. Here is what I published on March 1, 2013.

Former Minnesota Twin Randy Bush responded to my through the mail baseball card autograph request in 31 days.
Bush's Major League Baseball career started with the Twins in 1982 and ended with the Twins in 1993. 

Bush earned two World Series with the Twins when they defeated the St. Louis Cardinals  in 1987 and the Atlanta Braves in 1991.
Bush was an outfielder, pinch hitter and designated hitter.  

He belted 96 home runs during his career. 

Today Bush works in the front office of the Chicago Cubs. 

More failures part 4

My quest to acquire baseball autographs continues with successes and failures.

Some of the players on the failure list are:
Nick Esasky - I mailed a baseball card to the former Cincinnati Red on Nov. 8, 2010 to an address with success noted in Georgia. Notations made on www.sportscardforum show the last recorded success was on Jan. 3, 2011. After that looks like after that Esasky's ink dried up. 

Kevin Seitzer - I mailed the former Kansas City Royal on Nov. 8, 2010 to Mac-N-Seitz Baseball in Kansas City with no success to report.
Dave Burba - Burba pitched for many teams including the San Francisco Giants. I mailed Burba a card on Nov. 8, 2010 to an address in Arizona with no success. Since then Burba has taken a job with the Tri-City Dust Devils and fans are reporting success. Could be worth a second try.
Charlie Hayes - Hayes is another former San Francisco Giant that does not respond to through the mail autograph requests. I sent him a card on Nov. 14, 2010 with no success to report. 

Tommy Gregg - Gregg a former Atlanta Brave apparently does not sign baseball cards through the mail. I sent Gregg a card on Dec. 1, 2010 to the Omaha Royals where he is employed and have no success to report and none recorded on www.sportscardforum.
Junior Ortiz - Ortiz is a former catcher for the New York Mets  and a no go on through the mail autograph requests. I mailed Ortiz a card to an address in Pennsylvania on Dec. 1, 2010 with no success. 

Mariano Duncan - Duncan is a former Los Angeles Dodger who now works with the Chicago Cubs. Autograph sucess is recorded for Duncan at the Dodger address. I mailed Duncan a card at the Dodger address on Dec. 8, 2010 with no luck. There is success recorded for Duncan at the Tennessee Smokies. Duncan could be worth another try at the Chicago Cubs address.
These are just a few of my TTM failures. Hopefully there won't be many more to report.

Classic TTM Success: Shawn Hillegas

I started collecting MLB autographs through the mail in 2010. I posted my stories on a content mill that is now shutting down. So in order to keep a record of my successes, it is time to move them to my blog. Here is what I published on Feb. 27, 2013.

Former Chicago White Sox  pitcher Shawn Hillegas is the latest retired player to respond to my through the mail auttograph request. 

Hillegas began his career with the Los Angeles Dodgers  in 1987.

He went to the White Sox's in 1988, the Cleveland Indians in 1991, New York Yankees in 1992 and the Oakland As where he finished his career in 1993. 

Hillegas never made it to the playoffs.  

He made his MLB debut by replacing an injured Jack Mc Dowell. 

He played his final game with the As on July, 17, 1993. 

Hillegas responded to my request in 29 days and his signature is very defined. 

Classic TTM Success: Don August

  I started collecting MLB autographs through the mail in 2010. I posted my stories on a content mill that is now shutting down. So in order to keep a record of my successes, it is time to move them to my blog. Here is what I published on Feb. 13, 2013.

Former Milwaukee Brewer pitcher Don August responded to my through the mail autograph request and answered a question I asked.

August pitched for the Brewers from 1988-91.

In his rookie year, August went 13-7 with a 3.09 ERA.

He never made it to the playoffs but is noted as the winning pitcher in the inaugural game at the Sky dome.

In my autograph request I asked him if he ever gets tired of fan mail.

August's reply is "Its OK. I don't mind. Its been over 20 years since I played in the MLB and I still get cards to sign. It's amazing! DA.

Today August is a teacher at a middle school in Wisconsin.

Classic TTM Success: Mark Thurmond and NFL's Robb Thomas

I started collecting MLB autographs through the mail in 2010. I posted my stories on a content mill that is now shutting down. So in order to keep a record of my successes, it is time to move them to my blog. Here is what I published on Feb. 9, 2013.

Katy, TX— Former Major League pitcher Mark Thurmond responded to my through the mail autograph request in just six days, tying Vance Law, Ricky Jordan, Bruce Benedict, Rusty Greer, and Steve Garvey for the second quickest response time behind, Willie Wilson's five days.

Thurmond pitched for the San Diego Padres, Detroit Tigers, Baltimore  Orioles and the San Francisco Giants.

He went to the World Series in 1984 with the Padres. He pitched in two games but only managed 5.1 innings as the Chicago White Sox  beat the Padres for the ring.

He returned to the post season in 1987 with the Tigers but the Minnesota Twins won the right to move on to the series.

Today Thurmond lives in Texas and works for the family insurance company.

In addition to his signature Thurmond adds a Bible verse to his signed cards. It is Romans 1:16 " For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile."

Bend, OR —  

Former National Football League wide receiver Robb Thomas is my first through the mail autograph success. 

Thomas began his career with the Kansas City Chiefs in 1989 and also played with the Seattle Seahawks and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

His father, Aaron Thomas was also a NFL wide receiver, playing with the San Francisco 49ers and the New York Giants  from 1961-70.

Thomas signed a 1997 Pacific card for me with I believe a ball-point pen. It took 37 days to get a response from Thomas.

Not a bad wait.

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Classic TTM Success: Mike Maddux

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I started collecting MLB autographs through the mail in 2010. I posted my stories on a content mill that is now shutting down. So in order to keep a record of my successes, it is time to move them to my blog. Here is what I published on Feb. 8, 2013.

Arlington, Texas — Texas Ranger pitching coach Mike Maddux responds to through the mail autograph requests. 

During his playing career, Maddux pitched for the Philadelphia Phillies, Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Padres, New York Mets, Pittsburgh  Pirates, Boston Red Soxs, Seattle Mariners, Montreal Expos, and the Houston Astros.

He made it to the post season one time with the Boston Red Soxs in 1995 but never got to pitch as the Cleveland Indians  won the divison series.

During his time in the National League, he got six hits at the plate.
Maddux's little brother, Greg is a Cy Young Award winner and also works for the Rangers.I sent my request to the Texas Rangers' address and it took 33 days to get my autograph back. 

Classic TTM Success: Buddy Black

I started collecting MLB autographs through the mail in 2010. I posted my stories on a content mill that is now shutting down. So in order to keep a record of my successes, it is time to move them to my blog. Here is what I published on Jan. 30, 2013.

Former Kansas City Royal pitcher Buddy Black has signed and returned my baseball card.

Black began his career with the Seattle Mariners in 1981. In 1982 he went to the Royals and pitched there until 1988 when he went to the Cleveland Indians.

He later pitched with the Toronto Blue Jays and the San Francisco Giants  before returning to the Indians for his final season in 1995.

Black made it to the post season two times with the Royals and was a part of the 1985 team that defeated the St. Louis Cardinals  in the World Series.
In 2000, Black was a pitching coach with the Los Angeles Angels.
In 2006, Black became the pitching coach for the San Diego Padres and won the Manager of The Year Award in 2010. He will return with the Padres this year.

Classic TTM Success: Dan Schatzeder

I started collecting MLB autographs through the mail in 2010. I posted my stories on a content mill that is now shutting down. So in order to keep a record of my successes, it is time to move them to my blog. Here is what I published on Jan. 25, 2013.

Former Major League Baseball pitcher Dan Schatzeder has signed and returned my baseball card.

Schatzeder began his career with the Montreal Expos in 1977. He also played with the Detroit Tigers, San Francisco Giants, Philadelphia Phillies, Minnesota Twins, Cleveland Indians, Houston Astros, New York  Mets  and the Kansas City Royals.

During his 15 year career he made it to the World Series one time with the 1987 Minnesota Twins.

He recorded one win against the St. Louis Cardinals as the Twins went on to win the series.

Schatzeder also gained reconition for his hitting as he batted .240 with five home runs and 29 runs batted in.

Today Schatzeder lives in Illinois and teaches physical fitness.

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Classic TTM Success: Pete Harnisch

I started collecting MLB autographs through the mail in 2010. I posted my stories on a content mill that is now shutting down. So in order to keep a record of my successes, it is time to move them to my blog. Here is what I published on Jan. 19, 2013.

Former Major League Baseball pitcher Pete Harnisch is the first to respond to a through the mail autograph request in 2013.

Harnisch debute
d with the Baltimore Orioles in 1988. He went on to play for the Houston Astros, New York Mets, Milwaukee Brewers  and Cincinnati Reds.

He played in the 1991 All-Star game as an Astro.

He finished his career with 111 wins and 103 losses.

Harnisch retired from the game after sitting out the 2002 season with injuries.

This year will be his first year as the Los Angeles Angels  roving pitching instructor.