TAMtalizied's TTM Basketball Thread

[tamtalizied]

Good day fellow collectors. I am a newbie when it comes to TTM, but I am hoping to learn from each of you, and hopefully I can share some of my successes, or fails with you all.

My goal with this thread is to post each success I get back, and tell you a bit about the history of each player for those interested. Also, this will act as a TTM manager/tracker for me as well.

Thanks!! Looking forward to sharing some stuff with y'all!!

2013: as of 04/01/2013
Sent: 69

Received: 12

- Success: 11

- Success/Fail: 1

- Fail: 0

Success Album: work in progress


2013 GOAL: 365 TTM sent by 12/31/2013
Percentage to Goal: 18.9%

[tamtalizied]

# OF REQUEST(S) SEND: 5
# OF REQUEST(S) RECEIVED-BACK: 2

SENT:
Jack Garfinkel - Requested for permission to send
Edwin Ehlers - Requested for permission to send
Charles Halbert - Requested for permission to send
**Had to confirm addresses and permission as I am planning on sending some 1948 Bowman cards..

RECEIVED:
Bud Palmer - Requested for permission to send - Received 03/20/2013 (13 Days) - 2/0 Wrote Hand Letter Back, Signed Index card
Kenny Sailors - Requested for permission to send - Received 03/21/2013 (14 Days) - 3/0 Wrote Hand Letter Back, Signed Index Card, gave 8x10 signed photo of his first jump shot!

[tamtalizied]

The legendary Mr Basketball:

George Lawerence Mikan Jr (June 18, 1924 – June 1, 2005)
- Nickname: Mr. Basketball

- Brief Background:(Source: Wikipedia)
Invariably playing with thick, round spectacles, the 6 ft 10 in 245 lb. Mikan is seen as one of the pioneers of professional basketball, redefining it as a game of so-called big men with his prolific rebounding, shot blocking and his talent to shoot over smaller defenders with his ambidextrous hook shot, result of his own Mikan Drill.

Mikan had a successful player career, winning seven NBL, BAA and NBA championships, an All-Star MVP trophy, three scoring titles and being member of the first four NBA All-Star and the first six All-BAA and All-NBA Teams. Mikan was so dominant that he caused several rule changes in the NBA, among them widening the foul lane—known as the "Mikan Rule"—and introducing the shot clock.

- Accomplishments:
5× BAA/NBA champion (1949-1950, 1952-1954)
2× NBL champion (1947-1948)
NBL Rookie of the Year Award (1946)
NBL Most Valuable Player (1948)
2× NBL season scoring leader (1947-48)
3× NBA season scoring leader (1949-51)
NBA All-Star Game MVP (1953)
4× NBA All-Star (1951–1954)
6× All-BAA/NBA First Team (1949–1954)
Greatest Player of the First Half-Century (1950)
NBA 25th Anniversary Team (1970)
NBA 35th Anniversary Team (1980)
NBA 50 Greatest Players (1996)

[tamtalizied]

Today I introduce to you "The Chief":

Robert Lee Parish
- Nickname: The Chief

- Brief Background:(Source: Wikipedia)
Mr Parish was known for his strong defense and jump shooting, and was elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2003. In 1996, Parish was also named as one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History. His nickname was The Chief, after the fictitious Chief Bromden, a silent, giant Native American character in the film One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. According to Parish, former Celtics forward Cedric Maxwell gave him this nickname because of his stoic nature.

Mr Parish was a versatile center, using his 7' size and speed to contain opposing players, launch precise shots from outside the paint, and finish fast breaks - the latter uncanny for a man of his stature. Fellow Hall of Famer and teammate from 1985-87 Bill Walton once called Parish the "greatest shooting big man of all time", perhaps because of Parish's field goal and free throw shooting ability, an unusual talent among most centers. His trademark was his high release jump shot, which traversed a very high arc before falling.

- Accomplishments:
4× NBA champion (1981, 1984, 1986, 1997)
9× NBA All-Star (1981–1987, 1990–1991)
All-NBA Second Team (1982)
All-NBA Third Team (1989)
NBA's 50th Anniversary All-Time Team
#00 Retired by the Boston Celtics

[tamtalizied]

# OF REQUEST(S) SEND: 15
# OF REQUEST(S) RECEIVED-BACK: 4

SENT:
Terry Cumming - 86/87 Fleer w/ request for "83 ROY" inscriptions
Michael Cooper - 86/87 Fleer w/ request for "Coop-a-Loop" inscriptions
Wayne Cooper - 86/87 Fleer w/ request for "78 Sun Belt POY" inscriptions
Joe Barry Carroll - 86/87 Fleer w/ request for "80 #1 Pick" inscriptions
Mark Aguirre - 86/87 Fleer w/ request for "81 #1 Pick" inscriptions
Adrian Dantley - 86/87 Fleer w/ request for "AD & HOF 2008" inscriptions
Maurice Cheeks - 86/87 Fleer w/ request for "4x All-Star" inscriptions
Otis Birdsong - 86/87 Fleer w/ request for "4x All-Star" inscriptions
Mark Eaton - 86/87 Fleer w/ request for "2x D.P.O.Y." inscriptions
Darrell Griffith - 86/87 Fleer w/ request for "Dr. Dunkenstein" inscriptions
Darrell Dawkins - 86/87 Fleer w/ request for "Chocolate Thunder" inscriptions

RECEIVED:
Ricky Green - 86/87 Fleer w/ request for "5 Millionth Point - 1982" inscriptions - Received 03/20/2013 (8 Days) - 0/1 Requested $5 per item, returned card
Walter Davis - 86/87 Fleer w/ request for "The Greyhound" inscriptions - Received 03/26/2013 (14 Days) - 1/1 with "Greyhound" Inscriptions
Brad Davis - 86/87 Fleer w/ request for "#15 Mavs" Inscriptions - Received 03/23/2012 (11 Days) - 1/1 with #15 inscriptions
Tom Chambers - 86/87 Fleer w/ request for "87 AS MVP" inscriptions - Received 03/29/2013 (17 Days) - 1/1 with "87 AS MVP" Inscriptions

[tamtalizied]

# OF REQUEST(S) SEND: 20
# OF REQUEST(S) RECEIVED-BACK: 4

SENT:
Paul Pressey - 86/87 Fleer w/ "1986 Dunk Contest" Inscriptions
Kevin Willis - 86/87 Fleer w/ "1992 All-Star" Inscriptions
Al Wood - 86/87 Fleer w/ "1981 #4 Pick" Inscriptions
Bill Laimbeer - 86/87 Fleer w/ "Prince of Darkness" Inscriptions
Terry Teagle - 86/87 Fleer
Robert Parish - 86/87 Fleer w/ "The Chief and HOF 2003" Inscriptions
Herb Williams - 86/87 Fleer
Alex English - 86/87 Fleer w/ "Blade and HOF 1997" Inscriptions
LaSalle Thompson - 86/87 Fleer w/ "Tank" Inscriptions
Mike Gminski - 86/87 Fleer w/ "#43 Duke" Inscriptions
Purvis Short - 86/87 Fleer w/ "2x SWAC P.O.Y." Inscriptions
Jeff Malone - 86/87 Fleer w/ "2x All-Star" Inscriptions
Cedric Maxwell - 86/87 Fleer w/ "Cornbread and 1981 Final MVP" Inscriptions
Alvin Robertson - 86/87 Fleer w/ "1986 D.P.O.Y. and M.I.P" Inscriptions
George Gervin - 86/87 Fleer w/ "Iceman and 50 Greatest" Inscriptions
Bill Hanzlik - 86/87 Fleer w/ "Favorite Moment" Inscriptions

RECEIVED:
James Edwards - 86/87 Fleer w/ "Buddha" Inscriptions - Received 03/22/2013 (9 Days) - 1/1 with "Buddha" Inscriptions!!
Danny Schayes - 86/87 Fleer - Received 03/22/2013 (9 Days) - 1/1
Clark Kellogg - 86/87 Fleer w/ "Special K" Inscriptions - Received 03/26/2013 (13 Days) - 1/1 with "Special K" Inscriptions!!
Rory Sparrow - 86/87 Fleer w/ "87 Co-Sportman of the Year" Inscriptions - Received 03/29/2013 (16 Days) - 1/1 with "87 Co-Sportman of the Year" Inscriptions!!

[retailkid]

Make sure to send to Rick Barry he is a great signer!

[tamtalizied]

Originally Posted by retailkid

Make sure to send to Rick Barry he is a great signer!

I sure will!! Thanks for the heads up.

I made the mistake of picking up only 100 envelopes and stamps. So off to Office Max I go after work tonight to pick up more!!

[retailkid]

Originally Posted by tamtalizied

I sure will!! Thanks for the heads up.

I made the mistake of picking up only 100 envelopes and stamps. So off to Office Max I go after work tonight to pick up more!!

Haha i wish i could send as much as you. I am lucky to send maybe 5 or 6 per month lol. Downsides of being a kid in the hobby

[RichSlyFox14]

is george gervin a good TTM signer? that would be an awesome return if so. good luck with all your sendouts!

[Gbulldogs1010]

Bob Cousy and john Havlicek are great signers. Pm me if you want their addresses

[tamtalizied]

Originally Posted by RichSlyFox14

is george gervin a good TTM signer? that would be an awesome return if so. good luck with all your sendouts!

I hope he is. Haven't read any report for fail yet.. fingers crossed. Thanks for the kind words

Originally Posted by Gbulldogs1010

Bob Cousy and john Havlicek are great signers. Pm me if you want their addresses

Thank you for the heads up and the offer for help!! I am in the process of making some customs for Cousy and Havlicek, and trying to get their RCs. I hope I got the correct address, I will double check with you before I send them out as both of their RCs aren't cheap.. lol.. Thank you again

[tamtalizied]

# OF REQUEST(S) SEND: 29
# OF REQUEST(S) RECEIVED-BACK: 2

SENT:
Dave Greenwood - 86/87 Fleer w/ request for "1979 #2 Pick" inscriptions
Derek Harper - 86/87 Fleer w/ request for "1983 3 Pt Contest" inscriptions
Benoit Benjamin - 86/87 Fleer w/ request for "1985 #3 Pick" inscriptions
Albert King - 86/87 Fleer w/ request for "1980 ACC P.O.Y." inscriptions
Bernard King - 86/87 Fleer w/ request for "4x All-Star" inscriptions
Thurl Bailey - 86/87 Fleer w/ request for "1983 #7 Pick" inscriptions
Moses Malone - 86/87 Fleer w/ request for "Chairman of the Boards" inscriptions
World B Free - 86/87 Fleer w/ request for "Prince of Midair" inscriptions
Gerald Henderson - 86/87 Fleer w/ request for "1989 3 Pt Contest" inscriptions
Roy Hinson - 86/87 Fleer w/ request for "1983 A-10 P.O.Y." inscriptions
Phil Hubbard - 86/87 Fleer w/ request for "76/77 Michigan - 389 Rebs" inscriptions
Jay Humphries - 86/87 Fleer
Eddie Johnson - 86/87 Fleer w/ request for "19202 Pts" inscriptions
Frank Johnson - 86/87 Fleer
Marques Johnson - 86/87 Fleer w/ request for "Point Forward & 5x All-Star" inscriptions
Steve Johnson - 86/87 Fleer w/ request for "1988 All-Star" inscriptions
Lafayette Lever - 86/87 Fleer w/ request for "Fat" inscriptions
Lewis Lloyd - 86/87 Fleer w/ request for "Black Magic" inscriptions
Rodney McCray - 86/87 Fleer w/ request for "1988 All-D 1st Team" inscriptions
Sidney Moncrief - 86/87 Fleer w/ request for "Sid the Squid" inscriptions
Calvin Natt - 86/87 Fleer w/ request for "1985 All-Star" inscriptions
Louis Orr - 86/87 Fleer w/ request for "03 Big East & 09 MAC Coach of the Year" inscriptions
Jim Paxson - 86/87 Fleer w/ request for "2x All-Star" inscriptions
Kurt Rambis - 86/87 Fleer w/ request for "Rambo" inscriptions
Sam Perkins 86/87 Fleer w/ request for "Big Smooth" inscriptions
Charles Oakley - 86/87 Fleer w/ request for "1994 All-Star" inscriptions

RECEIVED:
Craig Hodges - 86/87 Fleer w/ request for "90,91,92 3 Pt Champ" inscriptions - Received 03/30/2013 (12 Days) - 1/1 w/o requested inscriptions
Alvan Adams - 86/87 Fleer w/ request for "Double A & 1976 R.O.Y." inscriptions - Received 03/30/2013 (12 Days) - 1/1 w/ "Double A & 1976 R.O.Y." inscriptions!!

[tamtalizied]

Super excited, my first ever success!! And of course, with every success comes a failure as well. Anyhow:

Jack "Bud" Palmer
-Nickname: Bud

-Brief History: (Source: The Palm Beach Post)

Born in Hollywood, Calif., Palmer was an All-American in both soccer and lacrosse at Princeton and also played basketball. He became one of the founding members of the Knicks in 1946, playing in the startup Basketball Association of America (BAA), which became the NBA in 1949. Palmer led the Knicks in scoring and into the playoffs in each of his three seasons with the club.

-EDIT: R.I.P. Mr. Palmer!! My wishes go to you and your family!!

For his full obituary, please check out here: http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/ne...ks-capt/nWzjQ/



Fail/Success?
Rickey Green
03/13/13 - Sent 86/87 Fleer
03/20/13 (12 Days) - Returned card and added a note requesting $5 donation to education fund. Will have to resend later.

[tamtalizied]

Today brought Mr. Kenny Sailors!!

Kenny Sailors
-Nickname: none

-Brief Background: (Souce:Wikipedia)
Kenneth L. Sailors (born January 14, 1921 in Bushnell, Nebraska) is an American former professional basketball player. A 5-foot-10-inch (1.78 m) guard, he is notable for popularizing the jump shot as an alternative to the two-handed, flat-footed set shot.

From 1946 to 1951, Sailors played professionally in the BAA and NBA as a member of the Cleveland Rebels, Chicago Stags, Philadelphia Warriors, Providence Steamrollers, Denver Nuggets, Boston Celtics, and Baltimore Bullets. He scored 3,480 points in his professional career.[5] Sailors was inducted into the University of Wyoming Athletics Hall of Fame on October 29, 1993.[4] In 2012, Sailors was named to the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame.

- Accomplishments:
2012 College Basketball Hall of Fame

-Other Notes:
ESPN will be airing a special on Mr Sailors, and taking us through the history of the jump shot! Be sure to check it out.

[tamtalizied]

Today brought in 2 success!!

James Edwards
-Nickname: Buddha

-Brief Background: (Source: Wikipedia)
James Franklin Edwards (born November 22, 1955, in Seattle, Washington, U.S.) is a retired American professional basketball player. Nicknamed "Buddha" for his appearance (he often sported a Fu Manchu mustache) and stoic demeanor, the 7' 0" Edwards played 19 years (1977–1996) in the NBA, playing both the center and power forward positions.

Edwards was known for his turn-around fadeaway jump shot that was difficult to block. Though he never appeared in an All-Star Game, Edwards was a reliable low-post scorer, averaging 12.7 points per game over his career. He was a key member of the 1989 and 1990 NBA champion Detroit Pistons, starting most of the team's games in 1990. He won a third championship in the final season of his career, with the 1996 Chicago Bulls, where he saw limited playing time. He retired with 14,862 career points and 6,004 career rebounds.

-Accomplishment:
3x NBA Champs (89, 90, 96)


Dan Schayes
- Nickname: none

-Brief Background: (Source: Wikipedia)
Daniel Leslie "Danny" Schayes (born May 10, 1959) is a retired American professional basketball player who played in the NBA from 1981 until 1999. At 6'11" and 235 pounds, he played at center. He is the son of Hall of Famer Dolph Schayes.

He was inducted into the Jamesville-Dewitt High School athletic Hall of Fame. He was honored by the High School in 1989 when the school retired his uniform number "55."

In 2000, the Post Standard named Schayes the "Best male athlete to hail from CNY," and he was also named to the Syracuse University All-Century Basketball team.[5]

He was inducted into the Syracuse Hall of Fame.[5]

Schayes, who is Jewish, is a member of the New York Jewish Sports Hall of Fame.

[ToppsCollector1]

Whenever I see someone get a ttm return from someone days before they die it makes ne feel a bit odd. I dont know why. It just seems so weird

[tamtalizied]

Originally Posted by ToppsCollector1

Whenever I see someone get a ttm return from someone days before they die it makes ne feel a bit odd. I dont know why. It just seems so weird

I know what you mean. It is definitely sad, and freaky in a way. I don't think there is a good word for this feeling, but it is like surreal + odd + scary + sad

[SPauthentic84]

Great pick ups Billy. Keep them coming

[bjho852]

Nice ones! Maybe I should do one in the future. =)

[tamtalizied]

Over the weekend, the mail brought in 1 success

Brad Davis
-Nickname: none

-Brief Background: (Source: Wikipedia)
Davis was selected by the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round (15th pick overall) of the 1977 NBA Draft. Davis played for the Lakers for one season, then for the Indiana Pacers for one season. He played only part of the next NBA season for the Utah Jazz. After being released from the Jazz, he played with the Great Falls Sky of the Western Basketball Association and with the Anchorage Northern Knights of the CBA for the remainder of the 1979-80 basketball season.

Davis returned to the NBA with an expansion team, the Dallas Mavericks, for the 1980-81 basketball season. Davis spent the rest of his NBA career (12 seasons) with the Mavericks. These included four seasons in which he played in all 82 games of the season, plus three other seasons in which he played in 81, 80, and 79 games.

In April 1992, Davis retired after 15 NBA seasons, and he was the final Maverick remaining from the team's first season in 1980-81. On November 14, 1991, Davis was the first Maverick to have his number retired when his #15 jersey was raised to the rafters of Reunion Arena.

-Accomplishment:
#15 Retired by Dallas Mavs

[tamtalizied]

Found these 2 successes in my mailbox today:

Walter Davis
-Nickname: Greyhound

-Brief Background: (Source: Wikipedia)
The Suns selected Davis with the fifth pick of the 1977 NBA Draft. He made an immediate impact, playing in 81 games and averaging 24.2 points per game in his first season, which would also be his career-high. He won the 1978 Rookie of the Year Award, and earned second team All-NBA honors. Over his first ten seasons, Davis averaged over 20 points per game six times, and earned trips to six All-Star Games.

Over his career, Davis averaged 18.9 points, 3.8 assists and 3.0 rebounds per game. Davis was affectionately known as "The Greyhound" for his speedy style and sleek physical appearance. Suns broadcaster Al McCoy created many alternate nicknames for him, including "Sweet D," "The Candyman," and "The Man with the Velvet Touch." Davis is the Suns' all-time leading scorer with 15,666 points.

-Accomplishment:
6× NBA All-Star (1978–1981, 1984, 1987)
NBA Rookie of the Year (1978)
2× All-NBA Second Team (1978–1979)
NBA All-Rookie First Team (1978)
#6 Retired by the Phoenix Suns


Clark Kellogg
-Nickname: Special K

-Brief Background: (Source: Wikipedia)
In 1982, Kellogg declared for the NBA draft after his junior year of college, and was the 1st round draft pick of the Indiana Pacers. In his first season he was selected for the NBA All-Rookie Team. He is one of only a handful of rookies in NBA history to average 20 points and 10 rebounds a game. He was much heralded as the next breakout NBA superstar. Converse signed him to an endorsement deal, to release his own Converse "Special K" sneaker. However, he only played three full seasons, and portions of two others, for the Pacers before chronic knee problems forced him to retire. During his three full seasons with the Pacers, the Pacers were a combined 68–178.

-Accomplishment:
NBA All-Rookie First Team (1983)

[tamtalizied]

Got these in over Friday!!

Rory Sparrow
-Nickname: none

-Brief Background: (Source: Wikipedia)
Throughout his 12-year career Rory Sparrow was known as one of the steadiest guards in the NBA. He had his best years with the Atlanta Hawks and the New York Knicks in the early 1980s, then went on to become a charter member of the expansion Miami Heat. In addition to his on-court success, Sparrow earned equal recognition for his tireless efforts in the community. In 1987 he was one of eight charitable athletes honored by Sports Illustrated as co-Sportsman of the Year.

-Accomplishment:
J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award (shared) (1985)


Tom Chambers
-Nickname: none

-Brief Background: (Source: Wikipedia)
Thomas Doane Chambers (born June 21, 1959 in Ogden, Utah) is a retired American NBA basketball player. Known for his strong shooting and high-flying dunks, Chambers played professionally from 1981 to 1997. At 6'10", he played at the power forward position as a professional, and was selected to four NBA All-Star Games as a member of the Seattle SuperSonics and the Phoenix Suns.

He appeared in sixteen total NBA seasons as a member of the Clippers, Seattle SuperSonics, Phoenix Suns, Utah Jazz, Charlotte Hornets, and Philadelphia 76ers. In the middle of his NBA career, he also played one season (1995–96) in Israel as a member of Maccabi Tel Aviv BC.

Chambers scored 20,049 total points in the NBA for a career average of 18.1 points per game. His career high was a 60 point performance with the Suns against the Sonics on March 24, 1990. He appeared in four NBA All-Star Games during his career (1987, 1989, 1990, and 1991), earning game MVP honors in 1987 after scoring 34 points. He also played in the 1993 NBA Finals as a member of the Suns, but his team lost to the Chicago Bulls.

In April 1999, Chambers was inducted into the Phoenix Suns Ring of Honor, and became the first inductee since the Ring of Honor was installed at the then-America West Arena (now U.S. Airways Center). As part of the induction ceremony, he received a bronze statue by artist Sam Wickey recreating his 1989 dunk over the New York Knicks guard Mark Jackson.

-Accomplishment:
4× NBA All-Star (1987, 1989–1991)
NBA All-Star Game MVP (1987)
2× All-NBA Second Team (1989–1990)
#24 Retired by the Phoenix Suns

[tamtalizied]

And I thought I was done for the week

Craig Hodges
-Nickname: none

-Brief Background: (Source: Wikipedia)
Craig Anthony Hodges (born June 27, 1960 in Park Forest, Illinois) is a retired American professional basketball player who played in the NBA for 10 seasons and led the league in 3-point shooting percentage three times. He won two NBA championships with the Chicago Bulls, and along with Larry Bird, is only one of two players to win three consecutive Three Point Contests at the National Basketball Association All-Star Weekend, winning the competition in 1990, 1991, and 1992. Hodges also holds the Three Point Contest records for the most consecutive shots made with 19, set in 1991, and the most points scored in a single round at 25, set in 1986. He was later a head coach at Chicago State University and most recently an assistant coach for the Los Angeles Lakers.

-Accomplishment:
2× NBA champion (1991–1992)
3× NBA Three-Point Shootout champion (1990–1992)


Alvan Adams
-Nickname: Double A

-Brief Background: (Source: Wikipedia)
Alvan Leigh Adams (born July 19, 1954 in Lawrence, Kansas) is a retired American professional basketball player. After starring at the University of Oklahoma, the 6'9" (2.06 m) power forward/center was selected by the Phoenix Suns with the 4th pick of the 1975 NBA Draft. Adams was a rookie on a Suns team whose season included an improbable playoff run that took them all the way to the 1976 NBA Finals. In the same year, he was selected to play in the All-Star Game and won the NBA Rookie of the Year Award as well as being named to the All-NBA Rookie Team. Adams spent his entire career with the Suns and retired in 1988 as the second all-time Suns scorer with 13,910 career points.

On February 22, 1977, Adams recorded a triple-double with 47 points, 18 rebounds and 12 assists against the Buffalo Braves. He is one of four players in NBA history (along with Elgin Baylor, Wilt Chamberlain and Vince Carter) to have as many as 46 points and 16 rebounds in a triple-double performance.

Adams's jersey number (33) was retired, but on the signing of free agent Grant Hill, Adams granted him permission to wear his familiar No. 33 with the Suns.

Adams is the franchise leader in games played, minutes played, rebounds, and steals; second in field goals made and attempted; third in assists; and fourth in blocks.

-Accomplishment:
NBA All-Star (1976)
NBA Rookie of the Year (1976)
NBA All-Rookie First Team (1976)
#33 retired by Phoenix Suns
Big Eight Conference Player of the Year (1975)

[bjho852]

Any new update?