A day after the Yankees punched their tickets to the LCS, which the Mets had already done, I received a return from a man who played for both teams, and it's the longest wait to date for a baseball return. Todd Zeile played for several other teams as well, including the Dodgers (who are also still alive in the playoffs), the team for which he hit a career high 31 Home Runs in 1997. Thanks, Todd!
Mailed: 10-7-19
Received Back: 10-11-24
Turnaround Time: 1831 Days
In eight seasons with the Rams, Tyler Higbee won a Super Bowl and had over 3,000 receiving yards, catching 22 TD passes. Thanks, Tyler!
Mailed: 3-21-24
Received Back: 10-8-24
Turnaround Time: 201 Days
Here's one of my favorite returns, from the legendary Dick Van Dyke, who is now 98 years old. He's probably best known for his roles in Mary Poppins and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, but he's been entertaining us and making us laugh for 75 years. Thanks so much, Dick!
Mailed: 9-18-24
Received Back: 10-1-24
Turnaround Time: 13 Days
No Response From September 2023:
Mike Haynes
Here's a great 1972 Topps return from Hall of Fame QB Bob Griese. Thanks, Bob!
Mailed: 7-31-24
Received Back: 9-23-24
Turnaround Time: 54 Days
Larry Hughes played 13 seasons in the NBA, leading the league and steals during the 2004-05 season when he was named to the All-Defensive First Team. He averaged 14.1 points and 1.5 steals per game during his career. He signed his 1998 Topps Rookie Card in a Hawkmoon number of days. Thanks, Larry!
Mailed: 12-15-23
Received Back: 9-9-24
Turnaround Time: 269 Days
Here's a nice return from Kevin Romine on a 1980s minor league card showing him with the PawSox. Thanks, Kevin!
Mailed: 8-21-24
Received Back: 9-3-24
Turnaround Time: 13 Days
