TTM Stats
- Sent: 4/13/2022 | Received: 4/22/2022 | 9 Days
- ’69 Topps, ’74 Topps, ’78 Topps
- Address: Home (address from Sports Card Forum)
The Story of the Autograph
Tom House is a name that resonates within both the baseball world and beyond, thanks to his diverse career as a player, coach, and sports scientist. House’s journey began on the field as a left-handed pitcher, making his MLB debut in 1971 with the Atlanta Braves. He spent most of the 1970s as a reliever, playing for teams like the Braves, Boston Red Sox, and Seattle Mariners. Over his career, House posted modest stats, with a career ERA of 3.79 across 536 innings.
While House’s playing career may not have turned him into a household name, his most memorable on-field moment came in 1974 when he famously caught Hank Aaron’s 715th home run in the bullpen. That historic home run broke Babe Ruth’s longstanding record, and House’s role in that moment cemented his place in baseball lore.
After retiring from playing in 1978, House reinvented himself as a leading figure in the world of pitching mechanics and sports science. Often referred to as the “father of modern pitching mechanics,” he became a pioneer in using biomechanics and psychology to improve athlete performance. House’s post-playing career saw him coaching, researching, and co-founding the National Pitching Association, where he worked with both MLB pitchers and NFL quarterbacks, including legends like Nolan Ryan and Tom Brady.
Tom House’s unique blend of experience as a player, coach, and researcher has made him one of the most influential figures in sports science today. His commitment to studying and improving the craft of pitching has had a lasting impact on baseball, and his work with athletes across various sports continues to influence training methods at the highest levels.
This is my third successful return from him. To see the other successful return, check out these posts:
The Score on Tom House – 5.5
Tom defnitely has among the smallest signatures I’ve seen. That definitely means he can fit it just about anywhere on the card. But as you can see, he doesn’t really do that and seems to sign around the same place each time, including right over his own face. It hink my favorite of these is the 1974 Topps card.
Thanks Mr. House! I’m giving this return a 5.5.
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