Tag: Sases for Sox

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

Rich Morales was a part time player for the White Sox for 7 seasons in the late 60s and early 70s. He never hit much, but he played solid defense all across the infield. After his playing career ended, he spent some time as a scout for the Sox.

Thanks Mr. Morales!

Send Date: 9/20/21
Receive Date: 10/1/21
Total Days: 11
Items Sent: 4 Cards
Items Received: 4 Cards
Pen Used: Blue Sharpie

       

Before there was Leury Garcia, there was Rob Mackowiak. Rob was a do-it-all utility guy for the White Sox in 2006-07. The only positions he didn’t play during his 8 year Big League career were shortstop and catcher. For a utility guy, he could also hit a bit.

I didn’t even know the pictured 2006 Upper Deck card existed until very recently. I knew about the Series 2 card showing him in a Sox uniform, but had no clue that the Series 1 card had a Sox logo. So I’m really happy to knock out another card for my Upper Deck project. Thanks for signing my cards Mr. Mackowiak!

Send Date: 9/21/21
Receive Date: 9/30/21
Total Days: 9
Items Sent: 3 Cards
Items Received: 3 Cards
Pen Used: Blue Sharpie

   

Steve Cishek has been a very good relief pitcher for most of 12 Major League seasons. The only time he wasn’t good? His brief tenure on the South Side. He was (un)good for a 5.40 ERA in 20 innings for the Sox. Still, he is the rare successful, current Major Leaguer that signs his mail. So consider me a fan. Thanks Mr. Cishek!

Send Date: 9/20/21
Receive Date: 9/29/21
Total Days: 9
Items Sent: 2 Cards
Items Received: 2 Cards
Pen Used: Blue Sharpie

     

For some reason I thought I already had some Chuck Brinkman autographs, so I never really prioritized sending to him. Turns out I was thinking of Ed Brinkman! For some reason I was missing his solo Topps cards, so I sent him two of his 1971 Topps rookie. Much to my surprise and delight, he included his own 1973 and 1974 Topps cards, as well as a small photo. Thanks Mr. Brinkman!

Send Date: 9/20/21
Receive Date: 9/29/21
Total Days: 9
Items Sent: 2 Cards
Items Received: 4 Cards, 1 Small Photo
Pen Used: Blue Sharpie

   

   

Al Weis was a utility player for six seasons for the White Sox, but he is best known for his incredible performance for the Mets in the 1969 World Series. Weis, who had a .553 career OPS, slashed .455/.563/.727 in the Series, with multiple big hits. He had a legit case for World Series MVP, but lost out to Donn Clendenon, who also had a great series.

Send Date: 9/20/21
Receive Date: 9/27/21
Total Days: 7
Items Sent: 4 Cards
Items Received: 4 Cards
Pen Used: Blue Sharpie

   

   

Lee Elia is better known as a manager (who could forget his tirade as a Cubs manager), but he did play briefly for the Sox and Cubs in the 1960s. He has two Sox cards, including this sweet multiplayer card. In addition to signing my card, he also sent a small signed photo.

Send Date: 9/22/21
Receive Date: 9/27/21
Total Days: 5
Items Sent: 1 Card
Items Received: 1 Card
Fee: $5
Pen Used: Blue Sharpie

Claude Osteen pitched the final year of his career for the White Sox in 1975. He was part of the starting rotation with fellow veterans Jim Kaat and Wilbur Wood. He didn’t have a great year, but that doesn’t negate the nice 18 year career he had. He made 3 All-Star teams, won 20 games twice, and pitched well in the 1965 and 1966 World Series.

Claude did a private signing not too long ago, and I got 4 cards done at that time. But I didn’t have his rookie then, so I sent him a few cards, which he was gracious enough to sign and return. Thanks Mr. Osteen!

Send Date: 8/23/21
Receive Date: 9/10/21
Total Days: 18
Items Sent: 3 Cards
Items Received: 3 Cards
Pen Used: Blue Sharpie

           

Bill Voss was a part-timer for the White Sox from 1965-69. His first career hit was a home run off of Denny McLain on September 21, 1965. He later tripled off of McLain in the same game. Mr. Voss was nice enough to sign two cards for me. Thanks Mr. Voss!

Send Date: 8/23/21
Receive Date: 9/10/21
Total Days: 18
Items Sent: 2 Cards
Items Received: 2 Cards
Pen Used: Blue Sharpie