CHISOXCOLLECTOR

I don’t have a lot to say about Adam LaRoche. He played one bad year for the Sox, and then caused a lot of trouble on the way out. I needed him on an Allen & Ginter card, so I sent it to him.

Send Date: 9/22/21
Receive Date: 10/8/21
Total Days: 16
Items Sent: 1 Card
Items Received: 1 Card
Pen Used: Black Sharpie

Ron Lolich only played in 2 games for the Sox before moving on to the Indians for the final 2 seasons of his MLB career. Ron is Mickey Lolich’s cousin. Ron faced his cousin twice, going 2 for 6 with a double. Lolich only hit 4 big league home runs, but one of them was a game winning grand slam in the 11th inning, in a game his team was trailing by 3 runs. Not bad!

Dave Lemonds signed this card for me TTM a couple of weeks ago. I’m very happy to complete it so quickly. Thanks Ron!

Send Date: 10/1/21
Receive Date: 10/9/21
Total Days: 8
Items Sent: 1 Card
Items Received: 1 Card
Pen Used: Blue Ballpoint/Gel Pen

Sparky Lyle was one of the best relief pitchers of the 1970s. His most famous seasons came with the New York Yankees, including his Cy Young winning season in 1977. But he also had some excellent years for the Red Sox before ever played in New York. However, he finished his career with 11 games pitched for the White Sox in 1982.

For somebody that was a high profile Yankee, I’m shocked he only charges $5 for an autograph through the mail. I sent him his two White Sox Topps cards, as well as his 1969 Topps rookie card. He signed all three beautifully in blue sharpie. Thanks Mr. Lyle!

Send Date: 10/1/21
Receive Date: 10/8/21
Total Days: 7
Items Sent: 3 Cards
Items Received: 3 Cards
Fee: $5 per card
Pen Used: Blue Sharpie

   

Floyd Robinson played for 4 teams during his 9 year Major League career, but all of his best seasons came with the ChiSox. He was one of the best offensive players on some excellent 1960s teams. His 1962 season was especially impressive. He slashed .312/.384/.475, which was good for a 131 OPS+. He also led the league that year in doubles with 45.

Robinson signs mail for a very reasonable $5 an item. So I sent him 4 cards, as well as a new blue sharpie. Unfortunately, he signed my cards with what appears to be a black ballpoint or gel pen. He did include an extra 1964 Topps, which is much appreciated. I’m not going to complain about the pen choice when his price is so reasonable. Thanks Mr. Robinson!

Send Date: 8/23/21
Receive Date: 10/7/21
Total Days: 45
Items Sent: 4 Cards
Items Received: 5 Cards
Fee: $5 per card ($20 total)
Pen Used: Black Ballpoint

   

   

Gene Lamont was the manager of the favorite Sox team of my childhood: the “Good Guys Wear Black” team of 1993. He also led them to a first place finish in the strike-shortened 1994 season. In what turned out to be an awful move, the Sox replaced Lamont with the comically inept Terry Bevington after a bad start to the 1995 season. I’ll never understand why they cut bait with Lamont so quickly.

Lamont also played for the Tigers from 1970-75. He was never more than a part-time player.

I’m not sure why it took me so long to send to Lamont. He’s been a solid mail signer for a long time, but I guess I was too lazy to send until now. Better late than never. I’ll be sending this to Lerrin LaGrow next. Thanks Mr. Lamont!

       

Don Secrist pitched 28 Major League innings, all for the White Sox in 1969-70. Secrist struck out two Hall of Famers in his short career. Bert Blyleven once and Jim Palmer twice.

I’m actually glad that Secrist signed the card in ballpoint, as it matches the other signatures. I have another one of these signed by May and Morales in blue sharpie, so I’ll have to make sure to include a sharpie when I send that card to Secrist.

Send Date: 9/22/21
Receive Date: 10/1/21
Total Days: 9
Items Sent: 1 Card
Items Received: 1 Card
Pen Used: Blue Ballpoint