Josh Hamilton

Mailed on 11/5/10 and received 1/1 back on 12/20/10. One of the best stories in sports in a long time, Mr. Hamilton is living proof that it is never too late to turn your life around. He is one of the most talented athletes in sports today and has been able to show that in the last few years. The last two baseball returns I've received have been the league MVP's (Joey Votto-NL, Josh Hamilton-AL) Its awesome that these superstars are still willing to take the time and sign. I know some of you may wonder, "Why did you send a baseball request in November?" Good question, Josh has always been a pretty good signer but I've noticed it usually takes a long time to do his mail but he gets it all done. I was in a writing mood at the time so I sent it to the Rangers hoping for it sometime in the distant future. To my surprise it came back quickly. Awesome return overall. Card was mailed to the Rangers.

Jeff Taffe

Mailed on 11/23/10 and received 2/2 back on 12/17/10. A solid veteran who is currently playing for the Rockford Icehogs. I've gotten to see him play a few times this season and he is a very solid player. I like getting these old veterans when they are in the AHL because it's usually a pretty quick return. Beautifully signed, I'm very happy with these. Cards were mailed to the Icehogs.

Pekka Rinne

Mailed on 11/13/10 and received 1/1 back on 12/11/10. A great return from a rising star in net for the Preds. Nashville has all sorts of talent in net and its been frustrating to watch them get the better of my Hawks more often then not. The Hawks Predators playoff series was a great one for any fan to see. This card is nicely signed in blue sharpie just the way I like it. Card was mailed to the Predators.

Nick Boynton

Mailed on 11/5/10 and received 3/3 back on 12/9/10. Mr. Boynton has done a solid job in the last year for the Hawks on their blueline. Recently he has fallen out of graces with Coach Q lately but his veteran presence is a good thing for the Hawks. He signed these three cards in kind of a crappy sharpie but they still look pretty good. Cards were mailed to the Hawks.

Bobby Hull

Mailed on 10/25/10 and received 4/4 back on 12/8/10. What a great person Bobby Hull is. One of the all time greats in the NHL and a Blackhawks legend, Bobby continues to give back by signing for his fans. Beautiful signatures on all four of these cards, even switched sharpies to makes the cards look the best. Bobby has a reputation as a great guy and he lives up to it every day. Cards were mailed to the Blackhawks.

Mark Streit

Mailed on 10/25/10 and received 2/3 back on 11/26/10. One of the premier d-men in the league, Mr. Streit has always been a great signer for me. He personalized both like he usually does and signed both of the cards beautifully in blue sharpie. Its a shame he has been hurt this season, hopefully he is able to come back and be the great player that he has always been. Cards were mailed to the Islanders.

Francois Beauchemin

Mailed on 10/26/09 and received 4/4 back on 11/12/10. Quite a wait for this one but back from Canada after a year safe and sound. Not much of a signature from Mr. Beauchemin but going through a years worth of mail I'm sure he shortens up the signature quite a bit. Mr. Beauchemin is a solid d-man and its nice of him to take the time. Cards were mailed to the Maple Leafs.

Alexei Zhitnik

Mailed on 10/25/10 and received 6/5 back on 11/4/10. Quick return from a former NHL star. Mr. Zhitnik had a nice long career, he was always a solid player. Cards signed in thin black sharpie and he signed each with a detailed signature. They look awesome and its nice of him to take the time. Cards were mailed to his home.

Garnet Exelby

Mailed on 10/25/10 and received 4/2 back on 11/1/10. Very fast return from a hard nosed veteran. My Hawks picked up Mr. Exelby and he is now playing for their AHL team the Rockford Icehogs. This is a great return he signed both my cards and index cards and personalized each with a nice message. He seemed to appreciate the letter, nice to know some guys enjoy taking time for the fans. Also one of the most unique autographs in sports today. I can see a Gx43 and he puts his number 2 in from of his signature. Interesting for sure haha. Cards were mailed to the Rockford Icehogs.

Paul Ysebaert

Mailed on 8/25/09 and received 5/5 back on 11/1/10. Over a year for this one but I'm glad it made the trip back from Canada. Made it back with a .98c stamp on it even though the new rate is $1. Glad I didn't get my card held back for that. Always nice to add a Hawk to my collection. Cards were mailed to his home.

Chris Chelios

Mailed on 10/25/10 and received 2/2 back on 10/30/10. Very fast return from one of the all time greats. I love my triple signed card! It took a while to complete but all three guys were nice enough to sign this beauty for me. I'm very happy with this return! Cards were mailed to the Red Wings.

Joey Votto

I don't have the date for when I sent this one out but I got it back on 10/22/10. It took a while though, probably around a year. Joey is more then likely going to win the NL MVP this season and its awesome that he is still taking the time to sign autographs. I love getting the old minor league card back signed as well. Great success very happy with this one. Cards were mailed to the Reds.

Dave Bolland

Mailed on 5/27/10 and received 1/1 back on 10/12/10. Dave was a stud during the hawks Stanley Cup run. He played lockdown defense and made some great offensive plays. He shut down Joe Thornton and was a huge part of winning it all. This jersey card got beat up a little in the mail like they always seem to but it still looks awesome overall. Card was mailed to the Hawks.

Rob Blake

Mailed on 9/20/10 and received 2/2 back on 10/12/10. Great success! Rob was the premier defenseman in the NHL when I was growing up. I remember his powerful shot and physical force on the blueline. Now that he is out of the game, looks like Mr. Blake is picking up the sharpie and signing a few autographs. Cards were mailed to his home.

Troy Loney

Mailed on 8/2/10 and received 4/4 back on 9/30/10. Mr. Loney played on some great Penguin teams in his day and was a leader on the ice for his teammates. Nice of him to sign my four cards and he also signed one of the index cards I used for padding. Cards were mailed to his home.

Saku Koivu

Mailed on 9/20/10 and received 5/5 back on 9/30/10. Awesome success from a long time leader and good guy in the NHL. A true warrior on and off the ice, Mr. Koivu is a player to be admired. I'm so happy to add him to my collection. Cool autograph as well! Cards were mailed to his home.

Cam Ward

Mailed on 1/9/10 and received 3/3 back on 9/30/10. This one was a long time waiting but well worth it. Cam is a stud and been a star in the league for a while now. Interesting signature but the blue sharpie looks awesome. Very happy and surprised with this one. Cards were mailed to the Canes.

Alexander Semin

Mailed on 9/7/10 and received 2/2 back on 9/25/10. Mr. Semin is a awesome player and a whole lot of fun to watch on the ice. He hides in the shadow of Ovechkin and puts up great numbers each year. This kid is going to be good for a long time. I got a success from Alexander before but it wasn't exactly ideal. I sent my card in a hard plastic case and Mr. Semin signed the case and not the card. He was in a hurry signing I guess. So I didn't make that mistake again and sent these cards with no protection and it worked out. Very happy. Cards were mailed to the Capitals practice facility.

Brian Savage

Mailed on 7/30/10 and received 3/3 back on 9/25/10. I always appreciate these retired players taking time out of their day to sign a few autographs. I liked these rookie cards I had of Mr. Savage so I sent them out. Cards were mailed to his home.

Shawn Chambers

Mailed on 9/7/10 and received 4/4 back on 9/21/10. Gorgeous signature from Mr. Chambers on these four cards. Mr. Chambers played on a few different teams but was always a hardnosed player. Cards were mailed to his home.

Shawn McEachern

Sent on 8/17/10 and received 6/6 back on 9/20/10. Nice return from former NHL star. The black sharpie is a little hard to see on some of these but overall the cards look great. Interesting signature for sure. Cards were mailed to the school he is coaching at.

Mike Modano

Mailed on 6/19/10 and received 3/3 back on 9/16/10. Great return from a Hall of Famer! These ones, unlike a couple returns I have gotten from Mr. Modano before, are no doubt real. These signature look just like the real autograph I got from Mike at a USA practice. The jersey card looks great and I'm so happy to get these back. Cards were mailed to his home.

Alexander Semak

Mailed on 7/30/10 and received 2/3 back on 9/16/10. Mr. Semak kept one of my cards, I believe it was a card of him with Tampa Bay. Thats alright, it was nice of him to sign anything for me. Cards were mailed to his home.

Brian Hayward

Mailed on 9/7/10 and received 5/5 back on 9/16/10. Mr. Hayward had a nice career and it was nice of him to sign all of my cards for me. His pen is kind of dying on a couple of these but overall they look great. Nice signature. Cards were mailed to his home.

Keith Tkachuk

Mailed on 9/23/08 and received 3/3 back on 9/15/10. Almost two years for these beauties! I've gotten returns from him that I've sent after this one but this return was sent to the Blues and the others were sent to his home. I never thought he signed through the Blues so I thought these where a goner. But Mr. Tkachuk is now retired and it looks like he is catching up on his mail. He also added extra postage to it. Cards were mailed to the Blues

Steve Kasper

Mailed on 9/7/10 and received 4/4 back on 9/14/10. Mr. Kasper has a very neat and good looking signature. A very quick turnaround! He also had some great seasons with the Kings. I'm very happy with these cards. Cards were mailed to his home.

Brian McCullough

Mailed on 9/7/10 and received 1/1 back on 9/13/10. I've grown up watching the Rivermen and Mr. McCullough was a great scorer for my Rivs. These are great looking cards and I'm happy to get this one signed. Hopefully more are to come. Card was mailed to his home.

Derick Brassard

Mailed on 1/13/10 and received 1/1 back on 9/9/10. Derick is a talent young star and is going to have a long NHL career. He is on a young talented team in Columbus and they will be a threat for many years in the future. Card looks amazing in blue sharpie. Card was mailed to the Blue Jackets.

Mark Tinordi

Mailed on 7/28/10 and received 6/6 back on 9/9/10. Nice of Mr. Tinordi to sign all of these cards for me. He had a great NHL career, he was a tough bruiser and a great leader for his teammates. His signatures looks awesome in thin blue sharpie. Cards were mailed to his home.

Marian Gaborik

Mailed on 6/19/10 and received 5/5 back on 9/7/10. Awesome return! Marian is one of my favorite players so watch, he is electric on the ice when he is healthy. He was very generous with this return as well. He signed all five of my cards, both the index cards I sent, returned the three dollars I sent for postage, and mailed this request back to me with his own money for postage. Truly a classy act from Mr. Gaborik. Such a great gesture from one of the best in the NHL. If only they all where this generous. Cards were mailed to his hockey school in Slovakia.

Alex Pietrangelo

Mailed on 7/5/08 and received 1/1 back on 9/7/10. Wow I certainly did not expect to see this one back. I mailed a group of these cards out to top draft picks in 2008 and I've gotten a good number of them back. A bold signature on this card looks pretty good and I'm happy with it. Card was mailed to the Blues.

Dustin Brown

Mailed on 7/30/10 and received 4/4 back on 9/3/10. I'm very happy with this return from the young star and captain of the LA Kings. I've tried to get him through the Kings with no success but I was finally about to get him c/o his home address. I was lucky enough to get him at a USA Olympic practice but its nice to add a few more of his signed cards to my collection. Cards like I said were mailed to his home.

Kevin Todd

Mailed on 8/17/10 and received 5/5 back on 8/30/10. Mr. Todd was a bit of a journeyman but he did have a few good years of 63 and 43 points. This is the second time I've gotten Mr. Todd TTM and both times have produced quick turnarounds. He's had some nice cards produced over the years so get yours together and send them out haha. Cards were mailed to his home.

Garth Butcher

Mailed on 7/26/10 and received 4/4 back on 8/24/10. Nice return from a tough guy in the NHL. Garth played for a few different teams in his day but I am happy to add him to my collection. The cards look great with the blue sharpie on them (my personal favorite color for autographs) Cards were mailed to his home.

Bob Errey

Mailed on 7/30/10 and received 6/6 back on 8/18/10. Long time veteran in the league and I'm very happy to add him to my collection. Interesting signature for sure! Cards were mailed to his home.

Pat Neshek

Mailed on 7/26/10 and received 6 cards on 8/14/10. Pat has his own website where he collects signed baseball and hockey cards and has a trade policy where if you mail him some signed cards he will mail you back some signed cards of him. I've done this once before and I decided to give it another shot. I was hoping for some cards of Pat in a Twins uniform instead of his minor league cards like I got last time I mailed to him. I got most of these cards before but its still a cool deal and I like these a lot. Cards were mailed to the Twins.

Claude Giroux

Mailed on 1/5/10 and received 1/1 back on 8/14/10. Claude had a great playoffs and will certainly be a long time NHL player. Always nice to get a signed rookie card of a future star. Card was mailed to the Flyers.

Chris Pronger

Mailed on 1/9/10 and received 2/2 back on 8/14/10. I certainly wasn't a fan of Chrissy when he was battling my Hawks in the playoffs but that is just his style of play. He lit him up late in the series anyway and got the cup so I'm happy with these. Cards were mailed to the Flyers.

Steve Duchesne

Mailed on 7/28/10 and received 6/6 back on 8/14/10. I mailed to Mr. Duchesne last year and I never got a return but when I saw other people getting him recently I re-mailed to him. This time I got a quick return from a long time NHL'er. Very happy with these. Cards were mailed to his home.

John Tonelli

Mailed on 8/2/10 and received 4/4 back on 8/14/10. Its always great to get a former Blackhawk and I'm happy to add Mr. Tonelli to my collection. He used kind of a crappy sharpie but signed cards are signed cards. Cards were mailed to his home.

Brian Propp

Mailed on 8/2/10 and received 7/5 back on 8/14/10. This was one of the few returns I got when I came back from vacation and I'm not sure on the specific dates of return on these so they all will be the day I got back. Mr. Propp is a great signer through his current business and always includes a few extras for you. He kept one of my cards but I'm fine with that I really appreciate him signing so much for me. Cards were mailed to his business.

Bobby Hull

Mailed on 5/27/10 and received 5/3 back on 8/7/10. This is one of my favorite returns of all time. I grew up worshiping Bobby Hull, my father was a huge Hawks fan when he grew up and let me know how great he really was. Its been so great that the Hawks have brought back so many legends to the organization and Bobby is certainly one of the greatest players to ever play in the NHL. I also long in inscription of "the golden jet" on the index cards I sent, that is my favorite item out of all of these. Cards were mailed to the Blackhawks.

John LeClair

Mailed on 7/28/10 and received 5/5 back on 8/6/10. I went a month between returns and I knew Mr. LeClair would give me a quick return. The long drought got me to mail a few more letter out as I hadn't been mailing much out in 2010. A great player and one of the best signers in the hobby. Cards were mailed to his home.

Andrew Ladd

Mailed on 11/28/09 and received 3/3 back on 7/6/10. Laddy was one of the many victims of the salary cap to my Blackhawks. So far, Laddy has been the one thats hurt the most. He is one of those players that every championship team needs. I hard worker who makes his presence felt in so many ways. I'm gunna miss you Mr. Ladd thanks so much for the great work. Always a good signer and a good guy. Cards were mailed to the Blackhawks.

Phil Kessel

Mailed on 6/19/10 and received 2/2 back on 7/2/10. Phil is a stud on the ice and I'm very excited to add these to my collection. His autograph can be pretty sketchy sometimes but these are some pretty quality graphs from him. Cards were mailed to his parents address.

Ville Leino

Mailed on 5/25/10 and received 1/1 back on 6/29/10. Ville had a great playoff season but came up just short against my Hawks. He was one of the best Flyers on the ice during the playoffs. It was nice of him to sign this card for me, even though its a pretty poor effort with the autograph. Oh well the cards still looks great. Card was mailed to the Flyers practice facility.

Sam Gagner

Mailed on 9/8/09 and received 3/3 back on 6/28/10. Mailed during the beginning of the season and I knew Gagner was a signer at the end of the season. He did not let down and he was nice enough to sign these three cards for me. Cards were mailed to the Oilers.

Daniel Alfredsson

Mailed on 9/8/09 and received 2/3 back on 6/21/10. This one took an entire season to find its way back to me but was more then worth the wait. Mr. Alfredsson has been a spotty signer and seems to do some at the end of every season. I think you have to be lucky and that is what I was. This is an awesome return. Cards were mailed to the Senators.

Nick Boynton

Mailed on 5/27/10 and received 1/1 back on 6/19/10. I mailed a few requests out to players on both teams in the finals and this is the first one to come back. Its from the steady d-man Nick Boynton on my Stanley Cup Champion Chicago Blackhawks! Mr. Boynton didn't play the entire playoffs until the finals came and he was ready to play. He did a great job and I'm so happy to add him to my collection. He also was nice enough to personalize it for me. I always enjoy when players do that. Card was mailed to the Hawks.

Chris Osgood

Mailed on 12/28/09 and received 4/4 back on 6/18/10. Chris has been a long time great in the NHL. Unfortunately it looks like his time has come after being replaced last season by the future star Jimmy Howard. Still nice of Mr. Osgood to be signing. His signature varies on a few of these cards but they still look good. Cards were mailed to his home.