Mike Napoli

Napoli, a one-time all-star and one-time World Series Champion, is a power-hitter who's fun to watch.  His expression on this card says it all: he loves to play the game.  Thanks, Mike!  Hope you have a good season in Texas.
Mailed: 4-12-17
Received Back: 4-29-17
Turnaround Time: 17 Days

April 2016 Failure List

Mario went through all that to save her and she just thanks him, makes a terrible joke, and says bye?  That's a fail.  And here's the list of athletes I wrote to last April that I never heard back from:
Darrell Green
Howie Long
Jack Lambert
Ronnie Lott
Bill Walton
Kevin Willis
Larrry Fitzgerald
Rod Woodson
Spud Webb
Bob Griese
Mike Mussina
Roger Staubach
Jackie Joyner-Kersee
Michael Johnson
Nick Swisher
Fred McGriff
Jay Buhner
Livan Hernandez
Madison Bumgarner
Matt Kemp
Paul Goldschmidt
Trevor Hoffman
Andrew McCutchen
David Wells
Evan Longoria
James Shields
Johnny Cueto
Mark Grace
Mark Teixiera
Ryne Sandberg
Buster Posey

Tony Romo

I think this may be my favorite of the year so far.  He sent me a small signed photo instead of signing my card, but it doesn't appear to be autopen.  One of the all-time great QBs, Romo recently announced his retirement.  His next stop may be Canton.  This is awesome!  Congrats, Tony, on an incredible career, and thanks for the signature!
Mailed: 2-13-17
Received Back: 4-27-17
Turnaround Time: 73 Days

Le'Veon Bell

One of the league's best running backs, and a top player in fantasy football drafts, I was pretty excited to get this in the mail today!  Bell didn't sign the card I sent, but he sent back my SASE and card and did something better, mailing me a signed color photo instead!  Thanks, Le'Veon, and good luck in 2017!  (Especially if you end up on the roster of one of my fantasy football teams.)
Mailed: 2-4-17
Received Back: 4-24-17
Turnaround Time: 79 Days

Al Kaline

This legendary octogenarian Hall-of-Famer signs through the mail for $10, and this marks the second time I've decided to take up an athlete on a cash-for-signature exchange (Kaline's fellow HOFer Wade Boggs was the first one).  Well worth it.  Great signature and a quick turnaround.  Thanks, Al!
Mailed: 4-12-17
Received Back: 4-20-17
Turnaround Time: 8 Days

Steve Largent

One of the best receivers in NFL history and a former U.S. representative in Congress, the latest addition to my collection is none other than Hall-of-Famer Steve Largent.  Thanks, Steve!
Mailed: 2-4-17
Received Back: 4-17-17
Turnaround Time: 73 Days

Four Recent Strikes

It's been a pretty good run lately, but there have still been a few misses in between, the latest being Chris Mullin, John Madden, Michael Waltrip, and Senator Jim Bunning, who is apparently having some health issues.  Pray for Jim Bunning.

Adam Vinatieri

This guy has hit so many clutch field goals, and he's still going strong.  Likely a future Hall of Famer, and potentially the NFL's all-time points leader if he can stay on the field through most of his 40s, it's Patriots and Colts legend Adam Vinatieri!  There are plenty of Super Bowl moments to choose from, and who can forget the "tuck" game against the Raiders where he drilled the game-winning field goal in the snow?  Thanks, Adam!
Mailed: 2-8-17
Received Back: 4-14-17
Turnaround Time: 66 Days

Shaq Attack!

I'm 2-for-2 with Shaq, which is a stellar trip to the free throw line for the big man.  Very exciting mail day.  This guy is a class act who was exciting to watch for two decades.  I sent him a rookie card this time too, and he gladly signed it.  An awesome addition to my collection!  Thanks, Shaq!
Mailed: 2-8-17
Received Back: 4-8-17
Turnaround Time: 60 Days

Dale Jarrett

And the NASCAR Hall of Fame autographs just keep on coming!  These guys really sign.  Yet another legend, and among the best Dales to ever race.  Thanks, Dale!
Mailed: 3-24-17
Received Back: 4-7-17
Turnaround Time: 14 Days

Bill Elliott

Another legendary NASCAR driver.  I came across a batch of cards from this particular set and decided to send out a bunch of them.  Another Hall of Fame Autograph!  Thanks, Bill!
Mailed: 3-24-17
Received Back: 4-7-17
Turnaround Time: 14 Days