Tag: Sases for Sox

Danny Tartabull had a 10 year run as a very good hitter in the American League. From 1984 to 1994, had a 139 OPS+ on a 278/374/505 slash line. 1996 was his only season with the Sox, and it came after his peak, but he still put up a solid 111 OPS+. I’ve been very pleasantly surprised by the fact that he consistently signs his mail for a pretty reasonable price. Now that I’ve finally tested the waters and knocked out the Upper Deck card I needed, I’ll probably send a few more cool cards and a baseball. Thanks Mr. Tartabull!

Send Date: 7/23/21
Receive Date: 8/6/21
Total Days: 14
Items Sent: 2 cards
Items Received: 2 cards
Fee: $20 ($10 per card)
Pen Used: Blue Sharpie

           

Bill Stein was a decent 2B/3B in the 70s and early 80s. He was one of those guys that always looked old, even when he was young. He’s always been a good mail signer, so I wasn’t surprised to get a quick return. Thanks Mr. Stein!

Send Date: 7/23/21
Receive Date: 8/3/21
Total Days: 11
Items Sent: 2 cards
Items Received: 2 cards
Pen Used: Blue Sharpie

           

In a recent Sases for Sox post, I mentioned that I was surprised Thad Bosley had started signing his mail again. Well, that surprise was nothing compared to my utter shock when Richie Zisk starting signing again! I don’t know why it took me so long to send to him. Now that I’ve finally gotten a rare Sox card signed by Richie, I might risk sending him a baseball for my “Southside Hitmen” collection. The 1977 White Sox are one of my very favorite Sox teams that were before my time, and Richie is really the only guy I still need on a baseball with the “Southside Hitmen” inscription. In any case, I’m really thrilled to add this card to my collection. Thanks Mr. Zisk!

Send Date: 7/23/21
Receive Date: 8/2/21
Total Days: 10
Items Sent: 1 card
Items Received: 1 card
Fee: $5
Pen Used: Blue Sharpie

     

Jack had a solid run as an American League second baseman in the 70s. He spent more time with Cleveland, but his two best years, at least offensively, came with the Sox. Thanks for the return Mr. Brohamer!

Send Date: 7/23/21
Receive Date: 8/2/21
Total Days: 10
Items Sent: 3 cards
Items Received: 3 cards
Pen Used: Blue Sharpie

           

     

I was surprised to see that Thad Bosley started reliably signing his mail again this year. He is better known as a member of the Cubs, but he played for the Sox first! He never quite broke through as a starting caliber Major League player, but he did play 14 years in the big leagues. Not a whole lot of people can say that!

Send Date: 7/23/21
Receive Date: 7/31/21
Total Days: 8
Items Sent: 2 cards
Items Received: 2 cards
Pen Used: Thin Blue Sharpie

     

Somehow it took me until now to get this 1992 Upper Deck card signed for my all-time Upper Deck project. It just shows how lazy I’ve been, as Pasqua has been a great mail signer for years. Thanks Mr. Pasqua!

Send Date: 2/8/21
Receive Date: 3/31/21
Total Days: 51
Items Sent: 2 cards
Items Received: 2 cards
Pen Used: Blue Sharpie