tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64811159002013207602024-03-13T04:42:39.848-07:00TTM Addictopoohwanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05229321407840290852noreply@blogger.comBlogger86125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6481115900201320760.post-63761628408818678362013-10-15T06:00:00.000-07:002013-10-15T06:00:03.181-07:00Matt Emmons - Topps 2012 Olympic Hopefuls<br />
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64 - Matt Emmons</div>
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Saturday we received a successful return from Matt Emmons. He was a gold medal winner in Athens, a silver medal winner Beijing, and a Bronze medal winner in London.<br />
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64 - Matt Emmons - Silver</div>
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The cards were originally sent on July 24th, and received back 80 days later on October 12th.</div>
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<br />opoohwanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05229321407840290852noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6481115900201320760.post-30481070709178128742013-10-14T07:15:00.000-07:002013-10-14T07:15:12.341-07:00Mariel Zagunis - Topps 2012 Olympic Hopefuls<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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58 - Mariel Zagunis</div>
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Friday we received a successful return from Mariel Zagunis. She was a gold medal winner in Athens, and Beijing, but was unable to add to her medal count in London.<br />
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212 - Mariel Zagunis (2009 Allen and Ginter)</div>
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The cards were originally sent on July 3rd, and received back 98 days later on October 11th.</div>
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opoohwanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05229321407840290852noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6481115900201320760.post-559554785257406632013-10-03T06:15:00.000-07:002013-10-03T06:15:16.441-07:00Paige McPherson - Topps 2012 Olympic Hopefuls<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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98 - Paige McPherson</div>
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Yesterday brought a return from Paige McPherson. The 2012 Bronze medal winner sent back two signed cards, one for each of my boys. One of the most refreshingly surprising thing was that she sent a note back apologizing for taking so long in returning it. </div>
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The card was originally sent on July 15th, and received back 91 days later on October 2nd.</div>
opoohwanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05229321407840290852noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6481115900201320760.post-36415298062295136052013-09-24T06:00:00.000-07:002013-09-24T06:00:03.436-07:00Ricky Berens - Topps 2012 Olympic Hopefuls<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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29 - Ricky Berens</div>
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Also coming in on Saturday was a success from Ricky Berens. Ricky is a two time Gold medal winner, his latest coming in London as a member of the 4x200 relay team.</div>
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The card was originally sent on July 23th, and received back 60 days later on September 21th.</div>
opoohwanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05229321407840290852noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6481115900201320760.post-87416592923709886262013-09-23T07:05:00.002-07:002013-09-23T07:05:57.870-07:00Gwen Jorgensen - Topps 2012 Olympic Hopefuls<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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68 - Gwen Jorgensen</div>
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On Saturday 2 returns came in. The first is from Gwen Jorgensen. She competed in her first Olympic games in London, but due to a flat tire she ended up placing 38th. She earned a Masters in Accounting and is a Tax Accountant in Milwaukee. </div>
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The card was originally sent on July 11th, and received back 72 days later on September 21th.</div>
opoohwanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05229321407840290852noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6481115900201320760.post-14458178274784241142013-09-15T06:00:00.000-07:002013-09-15T06:00:05.055-07:00Anna Tunnicliffe - Topps 2012 Olympic Hopefuls<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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58 - Anna Tunnicliffe</div>
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Tuesday we received a successful return from Anna Tunnicliffe. She was a gold medal winner in Beijing, but was unable to add to her medal count in London.<br />
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58 - Anna Tunnicliffe -Bronze</div>
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The cards were originally sent on July 8th, and received back 64 days later on September 10th.</div>
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opoohwanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05229321407840290852noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6481115900201320760.post-49303855911282358842013-09-14T06:00:00.000-07:002013-09-14T06:00:01.374-07:00Alex Meyer - Topps 2012 Olympic Hopefuls<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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99 - Alex Meyer</div>
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On Monday we received back one Olympic success. This was from Alex Meyer, 2010 Open water world champion. He competed in London, coming in 10th in the 10k open water event.</div>
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The card was originally sent on July 26th, and received back 45 days later on September 9th.</div>
opoohwanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05229321407840290852noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6481115900201320760.post-21555073082447652082013-09-11T06:51:00.000-07:002013-09-11T06:51:00.508-07:00Missy Franklin - Topps 2012 Olympic Hopefuls<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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59 - Missy Franklin</div>
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The last return on Friday was from Missy Franklin. Unfortunately we also got a return from Missy on Saturday as well. I say unfortunately, because this means I sent to Missy twice on accident. This has happened once before. I need to keep better track of who I have sent to and when.<br />
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59 - Missy Franklin -Bronze</div>
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opoohwanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05229321407840290852noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6481115900201320760.post-28426034884158180712013-09-10T06:47:00.000-07:002013-09-10T06:47:00.223-07:00Seimone Augustus - Topps 2012 Olympic Hopefuls<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The second success on Friday was from two time gold medal winner, Seimone Augustus. Seimone has been in the WNBA since 2006, and has won gold in both Olympics she has competed in. <br />
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91 - Seimone Augustus -Bronze</div>
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The cards were originally sent on July 16th, and received back 52 days later on September 6th.</div>
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opoohwanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05229321407840290852noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6481115900201320760.post-77692984421892336632013-09-09T06:45:00.001-07:002013-09-09T06:45:38.723-07:00Jordyn Wieber - Topps 2012 Olympic Hopefuls<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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On Friday we got back three Olympic successes. The first being from Jordyn Wieber. Jordyn won Gold in London with team USA in Gymnastics.</div>
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The card was originally sent on July 30th, and received back 38 days later on September 6th.</div>
opoohwanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05229321407840290852noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6481115900201320760.post-33405495615815818782013-09-07T06:00:00.000-07:002013-09-07T06:00:00.907-07:00Nathan Adrian - Topps 2012 Olympic Hopefuls<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Wednesday brings us another step closer in completing our 2012 Olympic set. Number 18 is Nathan Adrian. Nathan is a 4 time Olympic medalist. 3 Gold and a Silver. He started his Olympic career winning Gold in Beijing. <br />
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87 - Nathan Adrian -Bronze</div>
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The cards were originally sent on July 24th, and received back 42 days later on September 4th.</div>
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opoohwanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05229321407840290852noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6481115900201320760.post-83534833803008805162013-09-06T06:00:00.000-07:002013-09-06T06:00:01.795-07:00Kelley O'Hara - Topps 2012 Olympic Hopefuls<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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On Tuesday we received a success from Kelley O'Hara. Kelley won gold in London with Team USA. She currently plays for Sky Blue FC. </div>
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The card was originally sent on July 31th, and received back 34 days later on September 3rd.</div>
opoohwanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05229321407840290852noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6481115900201320760.post-82341739927347837762013-09-04T06:00:00.000-07:002013-09-04T06:16:35.029-07:00Todd Rogers - Topps 2012 Olympic Hopefuls<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Also on Saturday we recieved a success from Todd Rogers. Todd paired with Phil Dalhausser won Gold in Beijing, but they failed in their bid to repeat in London. </div>
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The card was originally sent on July 17th, and received back 45 days later on August 31th.</div>
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Another Olympic success came on Saturday. Tatyana McFadden 3 time Gold medal winner in London, 10 medals over all.<br />
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The cards were originally sent on July 17th, and received back 45days later on August 31th.</div>
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opoohwanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05229321407840290852noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6481115900201320760.post-54139935537592972952013-08-31T06:00:00.000-07:002013-08-31T06:00:06.674-07:00Conor Dwyer - Topps 2012 Olympic Hopefuls<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The other return that came in on Thursday was from Conor Dwyer. He won gold in London as part of a freestyle relay team.<br />
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The card was originally sent on August 8th, and received back 21 days later on August 29th.</div>
opoohwanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05229321407840290852noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6481115900201320760.post-40880970843832365692013-08-30T06:43:00.000-07:002013-08-30T06:43:22.113-07:00Tucker Dupree - Topps 2012 Olympic Hopefuls<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Another couple returns yesterday. This one comes from Tucker Dupree, 3 time Paraolympic medalist. In London, Tucker took home 2 Silver and a Bronze medal. <br />
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The card was originally sent on July 9th, and received back 51 days later on August 29th.</div>
opoohwanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05229321407840290852noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6481115900201320760.post-36583404427101303352013-08-29T06:20:00.004-07:002013-08-29T06:20:57.533-07:00Kari LaRaine Miller - Topps 2012 Olympic Hopefuls<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Great return yesterday from athlete Kari LaRaine Miller. Miller was serving in the active military when the car she was traveling in was hit by a drunk driver. The driver of her car was killed, and she lost both her legs. She played wheelchair basketball before discovering sitting volleyball. She when to Beijing and London, winning a silver medal each time. <br />
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The card was originally sent on July 17th, and received back 42 days later on August 28th.</div>
opoohwanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05229321407840290852noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6481115900201320760.post-49036296468651016372013-08-28T06:11:00.000-07:002013-08-28T06:11:27.125-07:00Abby Wambach - Topps 2012 Olympic Hopefuls<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Yet another Olympic success. 2 time gold medal winner, and 2012 FIFA World player of the year Abby Wambach returned two of our cards signed. This is the first Gold card returned, and I still may like the silver a little bit better, this card looks great.<br />
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93 - Abby Wambach - Gold</div>
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The cards were originally sent on July 26th, and received back 32 days later on August 27th.</div>
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opoohwanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05229321407840290852noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6481115900201320760.post-85225352965845670522013-08-23T06:02:00.000-07:002013-08-23T06:02:05.135-07:00Garrett Weber-Gale - Topps 2012 Olympic Hopefuls<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Yesturday brought another Olympic success. This time it came from Garrett Weber-Gale. Garrett won 2 gold medals in Bejing both as a member of the relay team. He unfortunately did not qualify for the London games.<br />
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77 - Garrett Weber-Gale - Silver</div>
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The cards were originally sent on July 11th, and received back 42 days later on August 22nd.</div>
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opoohwanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05229321407840290852noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6481115900201320760.post-73010565794972101422013-08-21T06:04:00.000-07:002013-08-21T06:04:20.006-07:00John Lackey - Topps 2008 Allen & Ginter<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Yesterday we got a return back for our 2008 Allen and Ginter collection. This one coming in from John Lackey. He returned back both the 2008 and the 2009 Allen and Ginter cards signed. <br />
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The card was originally sent on June 11th, and received back 70 days later on August 20th.
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The latest Olympic TTM success came in on Thursday. Kayla Harrison was kind enough to sign both a base card and a bronze insert card. Kayla is the first American to win Olympic Gold in Judo. <br /><br />
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13 - Kayla Harrison - Bronze</div>
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opoohwanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05229321407840290852noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6481115900201320760.post-59323158739627225532013-08-15T07:44:00.002-07:002013-08-15T07:44:54.176-07:00Hunter Kemper - Topps 2012 Olympic Hopefuls<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The second TTM return on monday was that of Hunter Kemper. Mr. Kemper has been to the Olympics 4 times, starting in 2000. His personal best Olympic finish was in 2008, finishing in 8th place, although he finished a personal best 1:48:46 in 2012 but ended up finishing in 14th.<br />
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The card was originally sent on July 15th, and received back 28 days later on August 12th.</div>
opoohwanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05229321407840290852noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6481115900201320760.post-9166629806708993682013-08-14T07:06:00.003-07:002013-08-14T07:06:25.479-07:00Jessica Long - Topps 2012 Olympic Hopefuls<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Another success for the Olympic set came in on Monday. <a href="http://cardscape-olympic.blogspot.com/2013/08/ttm-jessica-long.html">Jessica Long</a>, 12 time Paralympic gold medal winner, and 20 time World Championship gold medal winner.<br />
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The card was originally sent on July 30th, and received back 13 days later on August 12th.</div>
opoohwanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05229321407840290852noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6481115900201320760.post-51262435810669481232013-08-13T06:25:00.000-07:002013-08-13T06:25:13.141-07:00Misty May-Treanor - Topps 2012 Olympic Hopefuls<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The Olympic successes keep coming. This has been a fun set to collect. This one comes from a member of one of the greatest beach volleyball teams of all time. Misty, along with Kerri Walsh won gold in 2004, 2008, and 2012. Misty also has 112 individual championship wins. Misty was kind enough to personalize the base card to my youngest son Benjamin, and the "Games of the XXX Olympiad" insert to my oldest Jayden. <br />
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The cards were originally sent on July 12th but the address was incorrect. They were sent again on July 29th, and received back 12 days later on August 10th.</div>
opoohwanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05229321407840290852noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6481115900201320760.post-88389642361548674582013-08-08T06:01:00.000-07:002013-08-08T06:01:07.933-07:00Susan Francia - Topps 2012 Olympic Hopefuls<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The fifth success in the Olympic Hopefuls set comes from Susan Francia. Susan won gold at both the Beijing and London Olympic games, in the Women's Eight rowing event.<br />
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57 - Susan Francia - Bronze</div>
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