Monthly Failure Report: March 2020

No Response from March 2019:
Aaron Boone
Kerry Wood
Royce Lewis
Ryan Vogelsong

Mark Prior

Mark Prior starred for the Cubs for five years, making an All-Star team before injuries derailed his promising career.  He won 42 games with a 3.51 ERA and 757 Strikeouts over 106 starts (657 innings).  Thanks, Mark!

Mailed: 3-5-19
Received Back: 3-23-20
Turnaround Time: 384 Days

Jackie Larue Smith

Jackie Smith made five Pro Bowl teams during his 16 years in the NFL.  He's a Hall of Fame Tight End, but he was also a Punter for three years.  He caught 40 regular season TD passes for the Cardinals, and one in the Playoffs for the Cowboys.  He also had three rushing TDs during the 1968 season.  Thanks, Jackie!

Mailed: 3-5-20
Received Back: 3-20-20
Turnaround Time: 15 Days

Karl Mecklenburg

Karl Mecklenburg made six Pro Bowl teams during his 14 years with the Broncos.  He was one of the league's best Linebackers.  He added a Bible verse, which I always love when I get back an autograph in the mail.  Thanks, Karl!

Mailed: 9-9-19
Received Back: 3-20-20
Turnaround Time: 193 Days

Tim Naehring

Tim Naehring hit .282 during his eight years with the Red Sox.  Thanks, Tim!

Mailed: 2-24-20
Received Back: 3-20-20
Turnaround Time: 25 Days

Mike Tyson

Mike Tyson hit .241 during ten seasons with the Cardinals and Cubs.  Thanks, Mike!

Mailed: 2-24-20
Received Back: 3-13-20
Turnaround Time: 18 Days

Ned Yost

Ned Yost only had about one full season's worth of at bats during the six years he played in the Majors.  He's better known for his time managing the Brewers and Royals, winning 1,203 regular season games as a Manager.  He won 22 games in the postseason in leading the Royals to the 2014 AL Pennant and the 2015 World Series Championship.  Thanks, Ned!

Mailed: 1-31-20
Received Back: 3-11-20
Turnaround Time: 40 Days

Larry Biittner

Larry Biittner played for four teams during his 14-year MLB career, finishing his career with a .273 batting average.  Thanks, Larry!

Mailed: 2-22-20
Received Back: 3-10-20
Turnaround Time: 17 Days

Rich Gossage

Goose Gossage won a World Series with the Yankees and made nine All-Star teams.  Primarily a reliever, he earned a spot in the Hall of Fame with 124 Wins and 310 Saves during his 22 MLB seasons.  Thanks, Goose!

Mailed: 2-24-20
Received Back: 3-9-20
Turnaround Time: 14 Days

Luis Gonzalez

Luis Gonzalez was a five-time All-Star and an integral part of the 2001 Diamondbacks World Series Championship team, hitting 57 regular season Home Runs that year and driving in the winning run in walk-off fashion in Game Seven of the World Series.  He hit 354 Home Runs and drove in 1,439 during his 19-year MLB career.  Thanks, Luis!

Mailed: 2-21-20
Received Back: 3-9-20
Turnaround Time: 17 Days

Three Rynes

For $15, I figured why not get a Ryne Sandberg Fleer Rookie, Donruss Rookie, and '91 Fleer card with Andre Dawson signed?  I plan to ask Dawson to sign the other half of that card.  Two legends.  Thanks again, Ryne!

Mailed: 2-22-20
Received Back: 3-7-20
Turnaround Time: 14 Days

Reggie Jefferson

Reggie Jefferson hit .300 with 72 HR and 300 RBI across nine MLB seasons.  Thanks, Reggie!

Mailed: 5-13-20
Received Back: 3-6-20
Turnaround Time: 298 Days

Dion James Yankees

Dion signed a few Brewers cards for me last year, and I came across a few of him on the Yankees that he's now signed for me as well.  Thanks, Dion!

Mailed: 2-24-20
Received Back: 3-5-20
Turnaround Time: 10 Days

Stephen Atwater

Steve Atwater had 24 career interceptions (plus one in the playoffs!), and was recently elected to the Hall of Fame.  Thanks, Steve!

Mailed: 2-24-20
Received Back: 3-5-20
Turnaround Time: 10 Days

Larry Nance Sr.

Larry Nance was a star, and his son is playing in the NBA today.  Thanks, Larry!

Mailed: 2-24-20
Received Back: 3-5-20
Turnaround Time: 10 Days

Mark Carrier

Mark Carrier made one Pro Bowl team during his twelve seasons in the NFL.  He had 569 receptions for 8,763 yards and 48 TDs.  He also had two rushing TDs and a return TD during his regular season career, adding a receiving touchdown during the playoffs.  Thanks, Mark!

Mailed: 2-21-20
Received Back: 3-5-20
Turnaround Time: 13 Days

Chance Adams

Chance Adams is a prospect for the Yankees who has appeared in 16 games over the past two seasons.  He hopes to have a larger role for the team in 2020.  Hopefully he gets that chance.  Thanks, Chance!

Mailed: 6-3-19
Received Back: 3-2-20
Turnaround Time: 273 Days

Kevin Mench

Kevin Mench hit 89 Home Runs during eight MLB seasons, including 26 in 2004 and 25 in 2005.  Thanks, Kevin!

Mailed: 2-24-20
Received Back: 3-2-20
Turnaround Time: 7 Days

Trey Mancini

Trey Mancini hit 24 Home Runs in 2017 and 2018, before hitting 35 in 2019.  He's turned into a star for the Orioles.  Thanks, Trey!

Mailed: 2-20-20
Received Back: 3-2-20
Turnaround Time: 11 Days

Ted Giannoulas

Ted Giannoulas is the San Diego Chicken, also known as The Famous Chicken.  He has an exhibit in National Baseball Hall of Fame, and he has one of the best signatures (and best handwriting) that I've ever seen.  He's more than happy to sign fan mail and write letters.  Thanks, Ted!

Mailed: 2-21-20
Received Back: 3-2-20
Turnaround Time: 10 Days

Johnny Ray

Johnny Ray hit .290 across ten seasons with the Pirates and Angels.  He finished second in the 1982 NL Rookie of the Year voting, made an All-Star team, and won a Silver Slugger Award.  Thanks, Johnny!

Mailed: 2-21-20
Received Back: 3-2-20
Turnaround Time: 10 Days

Joe Morgan (Manager)

Joe Morgan won 301 games during his three and a half seasons as the Manager of the Boston Red Sox.  Thanks, Joe!

Mailed: 2-24-20
Received Back: 2-29-20
Turnaround Time: 5 Days

Eddie Murray

Eddie Murray made 466 Field Goals and 545 Extra Points during his 19-year NFL career.  He made two Pro Bowls as a member of the Lions and won a Super Bowl as a member of the Dallas Cowboys.  Thanks, Eddie!

Mailed: 2-21-20
Received Back: 2-28-20
Turnaround Time: 7 Days

Roger Craig

Roger Craig won three Super Bowls and made four Pro Bowl teams.  Over eleven years in the NFL, he ran for 8,189 yards and 56 TDs.  He also had 566 receptions for 4,911 yards and 17 TDs.  During the 1985 season, he ran for over 1,000 yards and had over 1,000 receiving yards as well.  He signed his rookie card for $5.  Thanks, Roger!

Mailed: 2-21-20
Received Back: 2-27-20
Turnaround Time: 6 Days

Kenny Singleton

A three-time All-Star and one-time World Series Champion, Ken Singleton hit 246 Home Runs and had 1,065 RBI during his 15-year MLB career.  Thanks, Ken!

Mailed: 2-13-20
Received Back: 2-26-20
Turnaround Time: 13 Days

Ricky Proehl

Over 17 years in the NFL, Ricky Proehl won two Super Bowl rings and caught 669 balls for 8,878 yards and 54 TDs.  Thanks, Ricky!

Mailed: 1-8-20
Received Back: 2-25-20
Turnaround Time: 48 Days