Old School

[CW13]

A couple of successes from the older players still signing TTM..very pleased to add these.

Mike Sandlock 2/2 '53 reprint and IC
Sandlock, 95, played for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 45 and 46..He also wrote a little note about Bobby Bragan(who I referenced in my letter) and said he was a very good manager and ballplayer and may he rest in peace...

Ransom Jackson 3/3 '59 topps '52 reprint and IC w "46 Cotton Bowl Champs" SWC Top Hitter 45-46-47
Ransom was a stud here in Texas. After playing for TCU in the 45 Cotton Bowl(first string RB) he transferred to UT(b/c the Naval Officer's training program at TCU got canceled) and played with Bobby Layne in '46 Cotton Bowl against Mizzou(UT won 40-27 and playing RB Jackson completed a 58 yd pass off a statue of liberty play I believe) also he led the Southwest Conference in hitting '45-'47 with batting averages of .500 .438 and .400 respectively.
He broke into the majors in 1950 and was a 2X All Star third baseman. Jackson, 85, is still a great signer and another great addition to the collection.


Thanks for reading!!
Chris

 

[stlcardtrader]

nice

 

[dadandsoncards]

WOW!!! They look awesome. Will be getting these ready to get mailed out ASAP. What address did you use for Mike Sandlock?

 

[CW13]

WOW!!! They look awesome. Will be getting these ready to get mailed out ASAP. What address did you use for Mike Sandlock?

thanks...i just added Sandlock to the database
81 Bible St
Cos Cob, CT 06807

 

[metrotheme]

I met both of these guys at what was probably the last Brooklyn Dodger reunion in 2009 in New Jersey. Sandlock looked in great shape as did Jackson. I had Jackson sign a Dodgers item for me and took a photo with him, which he later signed in the mail.

 

[levi]

congrats, great stuff

 

[chieftazmisty]

Congrats
Nice pick ups
Job well done
Chief

 

[MBarnhill]

Great returns!

 

[Scobes]

Congrats!!

Scobes

 

[mr.js36]

Great job Chris

 

[rangersfan1982]

Awesome Chris, congrats!!

 

[CW13]

thanks guys, Andrew, your Brooklyn project opened my eyes to these two...thanks

 

[cardboardcrazy]

WOW those are way neat.. Congrats.

 

[Applegate]

Very nice, congrats!

 

[dadandsoncards]

Thanks for adding to the database. Will be sending out today.

 

[CW13]

I met both of these guys at what was probably the last Brooklyn Dodger reunion in 2009 in New Jersey. Sandlock looked in great shape as did Jackson. I had Jackson sign a Dodgers item for me and took a photo with him, which he later signed in the mail.

thanks, it sounds like both are still in relatively good shape...that is always great to hear.