TTM This Week: Autograph Reviews, Latest Returns

On this past Saturday’s show, hobby veteran and autograph expert Les Wollff gave his opinion on the authenticity and value of sports collectibles sent in by our listeners. Cool items like an autographed ticket by Derek Jeter of his last game, a signed Mickey Mantle photo and an autographed Yogi Berra ad went under the microscope.

On this Wednesday’s TTMCast 1-on-1 The Happy Collector, Rich Brummfetth, joins me to talk about the state of our hobby and swap some fun stories.

You can listen to all our podcasts at ttmcast.podbean.com.

TTM This Week

TTM successes continue to arrive sporadically despite my attempts to send up more requests. I saw two 1978 Topps hockey returns and one 1973 Topps football return. I also was happy to receive a signed book from one of my recent guests.

I attended the final Red Sox game of the season this past week and met former Boston Red Sox pitcher Bob Stanley in Autograph Alley. I’m giving away this signed 5×7 photo. Send me your name and mailing address to be entered to win.

The winner will be announced on next Wednesday’s show.

Several TTM web sites including, SportsCardForum.com and SportsCollectors.net offer player addresses.

Here are my successes for the week:

Johnny Grubb

Grubn could hit. In 1,424 games he had 1,153 hits playing for San Diego, Cleveland, Texas and Detroit from 1972-1987. He made the 1974 NL All-Star team and struck out in his only at bat.

Grubb has been a great signer through the mail. He autographed his 1983 and 1988 Topps cards forme in a few weeks.

Bob Gladieux

Gladieux started at Notre Dame and was a member of the school’s 1966 championship team before being selected in the 8^th round of the 1969 NFL draft. He played for the Boston Patriots from 1969-1970, the Bills in 1970 and the New England Patriots 1971-1972. He also played for the New York Stars of the WFL. In 4 seasons he ran for 239 yards in 65 attempts but never scored a touchdown during his NFL career.

He signed his 1973 Topps card in about two months.

Blair Champman

Chapman was 2^nd overall choice by Pittsburgh in the 1976 draft. He records 157 points in 69 games for Saskatoon Bladed of the Western Hockey League. He played 402 games for the Penguins and Blues in the NFL from 1976-1983. He scored over 20 goals in three of his NHL seasons.

He signed his 1978 Topps card in about a week.

Gary McAdam

McAdam played for seven different NHL teams from 1975-1986. He scored 40 goals for Rochester of the AHL helping them win the Calder Cup in 1982-83. He played in 534 NHL games and scored 96 goals.

He signed his 1978 Topps card in about a week.

Reed Larson

Former NHL star Reed Larson was recently a guest on my show. He and his co-author Jeff Olsen joined me to discuss his new book and his career in the NHL. Please click here to listen to my interview. Reed’s book is available on Amazon.com. He will gladly sign a copy should you send him one. He signed and returned my copy in about a week.

Have a TTM success story you would like to share with me? Please, send it me at [email protected]. If I use it in my column, I’ll send you a prize.