This is a first. This is my first replacement of one of my cut signatures. Here is an "on card" 2006 Topps Update #UH198 WS Game 1 Anthony Reyes. This one comes from a reputable collector over at SCN.
This one is unique. I THOUGHT I had every Cardinals card and player autographed from 1952 - 2002 Topps. I discovered that I had overlooked one signature. I have a 1982 Topps Cardinals team leaders autographed by Keith Hernandez. This card also features Bob Forsch, but I didn't have one with his signature. I have been looking and can't find one as of yet, so I went the cut signature route. I took a paper scorecard with his signature from Ebay and made a cut signature. This will work until I find an on card version. NOW, the run is complete!
I have not had one of these in a long time. This PSA/DNA authentic one is a replacement for a non authenticated one I have had for years. The price was reasonable. Anytime I have one where the player passed away decades ago, I want to be extra sure, even if I am confident in my original one (which I am). So, when they become available with reputable authentication, if the price is right, I try to go for it. Such is the case with this one. This is a 1958 Topps Phil Paine. Phil Paine passed away back in 1978 at the young age of 47 from a brain tumor.
It has nearly been one month since I have posted last. Things have slowed down dramatically. Until Albert Pujols and Yadier Molina do more (or any more) private signings, it will be "slow go" for years.
I do have a modern one here. This is a a 2020 Topps Update #U146 Andrew Knizner. This one comes from a reputable seller on Ebay. It was signed IP at Spring Training.
This is my first one from 2024. This is a 2024 Topps Luken Baker. He has been a tremendous power hitter in the minor leagues, but hasn't quite caught on in the Big Show. Time will tell. This auto comes from a reputable seller on Ebay who got it IP at Spring Training.
This guy is really starting to light it up! An injury set him back a few weeks ago, but he hit another HR a day or two ago. He has 5 in just a few games. He already has a 3 HR game this year. I think he is going to be a stud. Here is a 2023 Topps #58 Ivan Herrera PSA/DNA. I got this one from Ebay. This is my first one from 2023. Hopefully, he keeps up his torrid pace!
This is another cut signature of one I can't find. This is a 2004 Topps #343 NL Batting Avg League Leaders with Edgar Renteria. I took a 2017 Donruss (Panini) certified auto and made a cut signature. I love the fact that this one was a small signature and could fit in Renteria's "window". Now, I just need Albert Pujols on this card! Here is before and after scans.
Even though I still need Pujols on the above card (plus several more), I am pleased to present to you an "on card" Albert Pujols that I was missing. Here is a 2006 Topps #263 Albert Pujols MVP card authenticated by Beckett (BAS).
The bad thing about collecting Cardinals autographs and when the collector wants total completion is that Pujols made tons of cards just in the regular Topps sets. This is a result of him being the most dominate player in the 2010's. You have his regular card, plus any All Star cards, League Leaders cards, and any misc. cards in the set. With Pujols and this collection, it gets daunting at times!
This is one I never thought I would have in this way. I thought it might be possible to get two cards with one signature each, but I never thought I would be able to grab a dual signature! Here is a 2007 Topps #329 Classic Combos featuring Yadier Molina and Albert Pujols. It is authenticated by Becket (BAS). This was NOT an easy find!
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Up next is a 2013 Topps #269 NLDS Game 5 Cardinals team card signed by Jason Motte. This one comes directly from a private signing from over at SCN.
The new total is 2,414.
Shane
Sweet Motte auto!
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Up next is another modern one. Here is a 2021 Topps Update #US303 Andrew Knizner from a reputable source on Ebay.
The new total is 2,415.
Shane
This is a first. This is my first replacement of one of my cut signatures. Here is an "on card" 2006 Topps Update #UH198 WS Game 1 Anthony Reyes. This one comes from a reputable collector over at SCN.
The new total is 2,416.
Shane
This one is unique. I THOUGHT I had every Cardinals card and player autographed from 1952 - 2002 Topps. I discovered that I had overlooked one signature. I have a 1982 Topps Cardinals team leaders autographed by Keith Hernandez. This card also features Bob Forsch, but I didn't have one with his signature. I have been looking and can't find one as of yet, so I went the cut signature route. I took a paper scorecard with his signature from Ebay and made a cut signature. This will work until I find an on card version. NOW, the run is complete!
The new total is 2,417.
Shane
Man, Forsch passed way too young. Guy was as dependable as anything the Cards.
I have not had one of these in a long time. This PSA/DNA authentic one is a replacement for a non authenticated one I have had for years. The price was reasonable. Anytime I have one where the player passed away decades ago, I want to be extra sure, even if I am confident in my original one (which I am). So, when they become available with reputable authentication, if the price is right, I try to go for it. Such is the case with this one. This is a 1958 Topps Phil Paine. Phil Paine passed away back in 1978 at the young age of 47 from a brain tumor.
My original card will go in my duplicates album.
The total remains the same at 2,417.
Shane
It has nearly been one month since I have posted last. Things have slowed down dramatically. Until Albert Pujols and Yadier Molina do more (or any more) private signings, it will be "slow go" for years.
I do have a modern one here. This is a a 2020 Topps Update #U146 Andrew Knizner. This one comes from a reputable seller on Ebay. It was signed IP at Spring Training.
The total is now 2,418.
Shane
This is my first one from 2024. This is a 2024 Topps Luken Baker. He has been a tremendous power hitter in the minor leagues, but hasn't quite caught on in the Big Show. Time will tell. This auto comes from a reputable seller on Ebay who got it IP at Spring Training.
The total is now 2,419.
Shane
Nice pickups Shane! It's always exciting when you get that first one of a new year in the books. Congrats!
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This guy is really starting to light it up! An injury set him back a few weeks ago, but he hit another HR a day or two ago. He has 5 in just a few games. He already has a 3 HR game this year. I think he is going to be a stud. Here is a 2023 Topps #58 Ivan Herrera PSA/DNA. I got this one from Ebay. This is my first one from 2023. Hopefully, he keeps up his torrid pace!
The total is now 2,420.
Shane
This is another cut signature of one I can't find. This is a 2004 Topps #343 NL Batting Avg League Leaders with Edgar Renteria. I took a 2017 Donruss (Panini) certified auto and made a cut signature. I love the fact that this one was a small signature and could fit in Renteria's "window". Now, I just need Albert Pujols on this card! Here is before and after scans.
The total is now 2,421.
Shane
Even though I still need Pujols on the above card (plus several more), I am pleased to present to you an "on card" Albert Pujols that I was missing. Here is a 2006 Topps #263 Albert Pujols MVP card authenticated by Beckett (BAS).
The bad thing about collecting Cardinals autographs and when the collector wants total completion is that Pujols made tons of cards just in the regular Topps sets. This is a result of him being the most dominate player in the 2010's. You have his regular card, plus any All Star cards, League Leaders cards, and any misc. cards in the set. With Pujols and this collection, it gets daunting at times!
The total is now 2,422.
Shane
Nice Albert!!
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This is one I never thought I would have in this way. I thought it might be possible to get two cards with one signature each, but I never thought I would be able to grab a dual signature! Here is a 2007 Topps #329 Classic Combos featuring Yadier Molina and Albert Pujols. It is authenticated by Becket (BAS). This was NOT an easy find!
The total is now 2,423.
Shane
There was an autographed 1957 Topps Walker Cooper card on ebay… not sure if you already had one. I suspect that may not be too common.
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It is a tough one, but I already have it. Thanks for the heads up anyway!
Shane
I suspect you probably did…
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Up next is a really tough modern one. This is a 2024 Topps #118 Nolan Arenado authenticated by PSA/DNA. I hope he retires a Cardinal!
The total is now 2,424.
Shane
Nice Nolan!
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