"This isn’t technically a “won’t sign” but Howard Bailey always blacks-out Marty Castillo’s eyes on the ‘82 Topps Tigers Future Stars card they share apparently in protest over Castillo’s domestic violence issues. One of the more interesting TTM quirks I have noticed."
Not really sure that's the reason. It might be more innocent in nature. Castillo is known as The Grinch for his striking resemblance to the Dr. Seuss character. Blacking out the eyes just makes him look even more like the cartoon. Also of interest is that Howie has toned down the Grinching of the eyes a bit as of late.
Also, Dave Rucker won't sign that card anymore, as it's not him pictured.
Last edited by BillyCoxDodgers3B; 02-17-2022 at 06:49 PM.
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