Friday, April 8, 2011

April 8, 2011 - No Hitter - Rookie of the Year - 100 Cards!

Gary Matthews (DH/OF) - April 7, 2011 - Response time: 140 days


Teams: Giants, Braves, Phillies, Cubs, Mariners

Mr. Matthews was an All-Star in 1979, the NL Rookie of the Year in 1973 and the NLCS MVP in 1983.  He is now the color commentator for the Philadelphia Phillies.  I thank him very much for signing.


Kevin Gross (P) - April 7, 2011 - Response time: 13 days


Teams: Phillies, Expos, Dodgers, Rangers, Angels

Mr. Gross was an All-Star in 1988 and pitched a no-hitter on August 17, 1992.  He is also a member of the Ventura County Sports Hall of Fame.  I thank him for signing and I'd like to say hello to Kristen, Mrs. K., and Rosemary.  He is my 9th Philadelphia Phillies response, the most for any team.


Mark Davidson (OF) - April 7, 2011 - Response time: 20 days



Teams: Twins, Astros

Mr. Davidson won the World Series with the 1987 Twins.  On the card he wrote,
"Sam -
     A great fan!
Mark Davidson"
I thank him very much for signing.

Cards sent: 422
Responses: 102
Response Rate: 24.17%
Average Response time: 42 days

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