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Tommy Helms

Monday, August 3, 2009

Tommy Helms - 1969 Topps All-Star
Who: Second Baseman Tommy Helms

Team: Cincinnati Reds

Card: 1969 Topps All-Star

Acquired: In person, at Reds HOF & Museum (8/1/09)

Comments: Mr. Helms signed this card for me recently before a Reds game at the Reds Hall of Fame and Museum. They've had a handful of signings before games this year. Along with Tommy, I've been able to chat with and get autographs from Leo Cardenas, Lee May and George Foster over the course of the season. Since this autograph, I've picked up another at the Reds HOF and there will be a few more signings before the season concludes.

Like always, Tommy Helms has a great signature. He also has a wicked-awesome goatee (not pictured).

Plus, how awesome is this card? This is from when an All-Star card was a friggin' ALL-STAR card. Super-fantastic design from the late-'60s. I love the knockout with the black and white photo placed in the background. Great to see the old "The Sporting News" banner at the top surrounded by a plethora of stars.

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9:03 AM

2 Comments

Great looking card! I need to check and see if I have his sig on a card in my Astros collection.
Blogger Tom on August 4, 2009 11:01 AM
That's right! Tommy went to the Astros with Lee May for Joe Morgan and others. Epic trade. Speaking of... I have a Lee May autograph coming up in the next few days.
Blogger Dan on August 4, 2009 2:13 PM

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