Saturday, June 14, 2025

Rex Hudler


Rex Hudler signed and returned this 1997 Topps Stadium Club card through the mail in only 21 days, having received it on June 5, 2025. It's a unique posed card which looks to be taken at Carpenter Complex in Clearwater, Florida. Happy to now have it signed and in my collection!

 

Al Hrabosky


It only took 8 short days to receive "The Mad Hungarian" Al Hrabosky's autograph in the mail. He signed a 1974 Topps baseball card for me. It arrived in the mail on May 23, 2025. 
Al Hrabosky is known to have inspired the character of Rick "Wild Thing" Vaughn played by Charlie Sheen in the movie "Major League".
His on-field "performance art," which included turning his back to the hitter, pounding the ball into his glove and psyching himself up, directly influenced the portrayal of Rick Vaughn's intense and wild demeanor on the mound.

Rick Reuschel

On May 23, 2025 I received a 1986 Topps baseball card signed by Rich Reuschel for an 8 day turn-around!
Mr. Reuschel had an impressive career lasting 19 years. In that time, he amassed 214 career wins with a career ERA of 3.37. Very happy to have added Rick Reuschel into my collection! 

 

Oddibe McDowell

On May 10, 2025 I mailed a 1991 Upper Deck baseball card to Oddibe McDowell and received it back on May 17, 2025. I always liked this card. I think it's a cool picture with Oddibe blowing a giant bubble of bubble gum.