Reclaiming my old cards: Mariano Duncan TTM

Mariano Duncan was a key component of the 1996 Yankees World Series champions. Out of nowhere, he hit .340 and was asked to play over 100 games, something he wasn’t originally signed to do. He then went on to hit .313 in the ALDS. He struggled a bit in the ALCS and World Series, but played a solid 2B regardless.

Duncan signed these two cards for me TTM. I’m assuming he was coaching in the minors when I sent them. He has a nice, legible signature. I don’t know, something about the name “Mariano” must lead guys to have nice, neat autographs.

TTM Success: Three to go!

TTM successes have been few and far between these days. Yesterday, I received another success for my Topps Yankees Project, bringing me to just three years remaining before completion until 2012 Topps hits the shelves. Mariano Duncan signed my 1997 Topps (and 1996 Ultra) in care of the Tennessee Smokies, where he is currently a coach. I had a few 1997's out, so I'm really happy to get one back. Duncan was a big part of the Yankees 1996 World Series Championship team, hitting .340 for them while playing a solid second base.

The last three years are 2000, 2003 and 2005. Each have requests out, although there aren't a ton of signers from each year, so it's definitely going to be a challenge.