My Hometown Collection - New Added 2/20

[tribefan]

Very nice collection. I just did a scan of my duplicate IP autographs and I can help you with Jake Peavy and Steve Sparks, who both are listed with Mobile connections. Let me know if interested.

I was wondering if you could help me get an auto or two of Matt Davidson on my 2011 Topps Heritage TINT parallel and a Pro Debut single. I would send the cards to you.

I was successful with Jay Bell a number of times in the 90s when Three Rivers Stadium was home of the Pirates. Now with the new stadiums, it's harder to get access to the players.

Congrats on the collection and hits thus far.
Regards,


Michael

 

[dlee6124]

Very nice collection. I just did a scan of my duplicate IP autographs and I can help you with Jake Peavy and Steve Sparks, who both are listed with Mobile connections. Let me know if interested.

I was wondering if you could help me get an auto or two of Matt Davidson on my 2011 Topps Heritage TINT parallel and a Pro Debut single. I would send the cards to you.

I was successful with Jay Bell a number of times in the 90s when Three Rivers Stadium was home of the Pirates. Now with the new stadiums, it's harder to get access to the players.

Congrats on the collection and hits thus far.
Regards,


Michael

Michael,
I would be interested in Peavy and Sparks. What would you want for them? And yes, If you would like to send me a couple of cards for your sets, I will do my best to get them signed by Davidson for you. Just PM me and we'll work out the details.
-Darryl

 

[dlee6124]

Picked up a couple of pieces recently on Ebay to add to my collection.

Eddie Stanky(The Brat) played for 5 different teams during the 40's and 50's. He then managed the Cardinals and White Sox. He became the head coach at South Alabama in 1969 and basically built the program. He took the Rangers' manager job in the middle of the 1977 season and managed for just one game. He decided to return to South Alabama. He lived here until he passed away in 1999. This piece came with PSA COA.


George "Shotgun" Shuba played for the Mobile Bears for parts of 5 seasons. He played parts of 7 seasons for the Brooklyn Dodgers.


Jake Peavy was born in Mobile and played for the BayBears before he was promoted to the Padres. I received this in a trade from tribefan. Thanks again Michael.


Tommy Davis was born in Mobile and was drafted by the Orioles in the 2nd round in 1994. He played in 5 games for the Orioles in 1999. I sent this out several months ago and just recently received it back.


Cleon Jones was born in Mobile and played for the Mets in the 60's and 70's. He caught Davey Johnson's fly ball for the final out in the 1969 World Series. Sent out a TTM a while back with no response. Found this 2012 Archives Fan Favorite Auto for cheap so I picked it up.

 

[dlee6124]

I sent 2 card to former BayBear Adam Eaton via the Reno Aces about 3 weeks ago. I received them back this week. He must have sent them out right before he got called up. I sent a Heritage and a Pro Debut. The Pro Debut came back so smeared that it was unreadable. The Heritage looks nice though!


I got this card of former BayBear Barry Enright recently via a trade from another member.

 

[dlee6124]

Jim Weaver played for the Mobile A's in 1960. He played parts of 2 seasons for the Angels in 1967-1968. Received this back in 1 week from his home address.


Sal Bando played for the Mobile A's in 1966. He played parts of 16 seasons in the majors and was a big part of those championship A's teams in the 70's. Received back in 1 week from his home address.


Jim Nash also played for the 1966 Mobile A's. He played parts of 7 seasons in the majors for 3 different teams. Received back in 1 week from his home address.


Ken Suarez was also a part of the Mobile A's in 1966. He played parts of 7 seasons in the majors with 3 different teams. Received back in 1 week from his home address.


Tyler Skaggs played for the BayBears earlier in the season. He is pitching for the D'Backs now. I sent this out sometime in August when he was playing in Reno. I received it back last week from Phoenix.


Kentrail Davis was born in Mobile. He was drafted by the Rockies out of high school, but chose to go to the University of Tennessee. He was drafted in the 1st round by the Brewers in 2009. I tried to get this IP, but both times I tried to go to a game when Huntsville was here, the games were rained out. I sent this to the team address in Huntsville on 8/16 and received it back today postmarked from Mobile!

 

[dlee6124]

Norm Larker played for the Mobile Bears from 1952-1954. He played parts of 6 seasons in the majors for 4 different teams. He was an All-Star in 1960 for the Dodgers when he hit .323. He died in 2007. I picked this up off ebay.


Joe Grzenda played for the Mobile A's in 1966. He played parts of 8 years in the majors with 6 different teams. Sent this out on 9/13 and got it back on 9/27.


Max Scherzer pitched for the Mobile BayBears in 2007. I sent this out 2/13/12 to Tigers Spring Training address and received it back 10/1/12.

 

[dlee6124]

Dick Stigman played for the Mobile Bears in 1957 and 1958. He played 7 years in the majors for Cleveland, Minnesota, and Boston. He was an all-star in his rookie year of 1960. Sent this out last week and got it back on Tuesday. He wrote a nice letter telling me about his time in Mobile and also sent a baseball themed religious tract that he also signed.


Ty Cline played for the Mobile Bears in 1960. He played 12 years in the majors for 6 different teams. Sent this out last week and received it back on Tuesday.


Gary Bell played for the Mobile Bears in 1957. He played 12 years in the majors for 4 different teams. He was a 3 time All-Star. His nickname was "Ding ****." Sent this out last week and got it back on Tuesday.

 

[dlee6124]

Jim Gentile played for the Mobile Bears in 1954 & 1955. He played 9 years in the majors and was a 3 time All-Star. He had some great years in the early 60's for the Orioles. Sent 10/1 and received back 10/15.


John "Blue Moon" Odom played for the Mobile A's in 1966. He played 13 years in the majors and was a 2 time All-Star. Sent 10/5 with $5.00 fee. Received back 10/13.

 

[dlee6124]

Rene Lacheman played for the Mobile A's in 1966. He parts parts of 3 seasons for the A's. He managed for 8 years in the big leagues. Sent 10/5 and received back 10/15


Al Luplow played for the Mobile Bears in 1960. He parts parts of 7 years in the majors. Sent 10/1 and received back 10/12.


Mike White played fror the Mobile Bears in 1961. He played parts of 3 seasons for the Colt 45's. Sent 10/5 and received back 10/13.

 

[KCLJ520]

GREAT IDEA! Very fun collection, can you post up your progress on your 89 Cubs collection as well? I enjoyed following that while you were posting a while back, but havent seen anything recently. THANKS and God Bless!

 

[dlee6124]

I haven't had any success recently on the 89 Cubs collection, but I do have a few more that I need to add to this one.

 

[KCLJ520]

Looking forward to seeing the additions and updates! Thanks!

 

[levi]

That is some great stuff there!! congrats on all

 

[dlee6124]

Been busy and haven't had time to post lately, but I've added a few more.

Billy Williams is one of 5 Hall of Famers born in Mobile. He was the last of the 4 living members that I needed to get. Got this one from a private signing at the Bob Feller Museum.


Drungo Hazewood was born in Mobile and was the 1st round draft pick of the Orioles in 1977. He played in only 6 games for the Orioles in 1980. Got this signed through a signing with Chris Potter Sports.


Don Dillard played for the Mobile Bears in 1957 & 1958. He played 6 seasons in the Majors for Cleveland and the Milwaukee Braves. Received this through his home address from database.


Don Demeter played for the Mobile Bears in 1955. He played 11 seasons in the majors. I received this through his home address from the database.


Bart Johnson played for the Mobile White Sox in 1970. He played 8 seasons for the Chicago White Sox. I received this through his home address from the database.


Humberto Quintero played for the Bay Bears in 2002 & 2003. He has played parts of the last 10 seasons in the majors for the Padres, Astros, and Royals. I sent this to the Astros Spring Training and received it back shortly after the season ended.

 

[KCLJ520]

Congrats, cool to complete your HOF Baseball collection with the Billy Williams ball, he is a great person!

 

[dlee6124]

Been trying to get back into this a bit more. Here are my recent additions:

Bill Edgerton played for the Mobile A's in 1966. He played a couple of seasons with the Kansas City A's and a season with the Seattle Pilots. He lives in Foley, AL which is very close to Mobile. I sent this custom card to his home address and got it back in 4 days. Signature is a bit smeared.
The Dodgers postcards I purchased from a member on SCN.
Clyde King played for the Mobile Bears in 1946. He played parts of 10 seasons for the Dodgers from 1944-1953. He also managed for the Giants, Braves, and Yankees. He passed away in 2010.
Cal Abrams played for the Mobile Bears in 1947 & 1948. He played parts of 8 seasons in the majors for 5 different teams. He passed away in 1997.

 

[dlee6124]

Jake Striker played for the Mobile Bears in 1955 and in 1958. He played for the Indians in 1959 and the White Sox in 1960. I sent a card to his home address on 1/25/13 and received it back on 2/1/13. He wrote a very nice letter about his memories of Mobile and also added a reprint of his 1959 Topps card which he signed. He even put the cards in penny sleeves.

 

[dlee6124]

Andy Merchant was born in Mobile and played 1 game for the Red Sox in 1975 and 2 games in 1976. I sent a 1976 Topps card on 1/25/13 and got it back on 1/30/13.
Buddy Bradford was born in Mobile and played 12 seasons for 5 different teams. I sent a 1974 Topps card on 1/25/13 and received it back on 2/1/13.
Blake Stein played college ball here at Spring Hill College. He played for the A's in 1998 and 1999 and played for the Royals from 1999 to 2002. He is an assistant principal at a local high school. I sent 2 cards to him at the school on 1/25/13 and got them back on 1/30/13.
Randy McGilberry was born in Mobile and pitched for the Royals in 1977 & 1978. I sent a 1979 Topps card on 1/25/13 and received it back 1/30/13.

 

[dlee6124]

Today brought Jim Derrington. He played for the Mobile Bears in 1961. He was the youngest pitcher to ever start a game in 1956 at the age of 16 when he started the last game of the season for the White Sox. He also played for the SOx in 1957. He signed my card and sent a sheet telling about the game in 1956 along with the boxscore. He also signed this. Sent this out on 1/25/13.

 

[KCLJ520]

Awesome stuff! Looks like the White Sox like to draft or trade for players with Mobile connections judging by a lot of White Sox cards! Thanks for posting, fun to see the collection progress!