Monthly Failure Report: October 2018

Unsigned Returns:
Larry Brown (see pictured letter from HOF showing basketball HOFers who do have their mail forwarded to them, though that obviously does not mean that they sign)
Jim Bouton (sent a note saying that he will sign for $5 fee, which is quite reasonable--I'll probably circle back to that, though I already have his signature, so not quite a must have)

Henry Ellard

Henry Ellard is #15 on the NFL's all-time receiving yards list, having caught 814 passes for 13,777 yards during his 16-year NFL career.  He was named to three Pro Bowls.  Thanks, Henry!

Mailed: 10-9-18
Received Back: 10-22-18
Turnaround Time: 13 Days

Lee Guetterman

Lee Guetterman compiled a 38-36 record over eleven Major League seasons, mostly as a reliever.  He spent five seasons with the Yankees, going 21-19 with a 3.73 ERA for New York.  He signed both cards I sent him and also sent along a signed Christian tract.  Thanks, Lee!

Mailed: 9-24-18
Received Back: 10-20-18
Turnaround Time: 26 Days

David Segui

David Segui hit .291 with 139 Home Runs and 684 RBI during his 15-year MLB career.  He was nice enough to sign both cards I sent him, including his 1990 Upper Deck Rookie Card.  Thanks, David!

Mailed: 9-24-18
Received Back: 10-20-18
Turnaround Time: 26 Days

Bobby Grich

A six-time All-Star and four-time Gold Glove winner, Bobby Grich spent his 17-year MLB career with the Orioles and Angels.  He finished with 224 Home Runs and 864 RBI.  Thanks, Bobby!

Mailed: 10-12-18
Received Back: 10-20-18
Turnaround Time: 8 Days

Jake Long

The first pick of the 2008 draft, Jake Long made four Pro Bowls in his nine-year NFL career as a Tackle.  Thanks, Jake!

Mailed: 10-9-18
Received Back: 10-19-18
Turnaround Time: 10 Days

Jim Palmer

Hall-of-Famer Jim Palmer won three World Series and three Cy Young awards during his 19-year MLB career.  He pitched for the Orioles for his entire career, winning 268 games.  He charges $10 for an autograph.  Thanks, Jim!

Mailed: 10-9-18
Received Back: 10-19-18
Turnaround Time: 10 Days

Cory Snyder

Cory Snyder hit .247 during his nine-year career, playing for five teams, and hitting 149 Home Runs.  Thanks, Cory!

Mailed: 9-24-18
Received Back: 10-13-18
Turnaround Time: 19 Days

Mike Cuddyer

Michael Cuddyer hit .277 with 197 Home Runs and 794 RBI during his 15-year MLB career.  He has a great signature and signed his rookie card for me here.  Thanks, Michael!

Mailed: 9-24-18
Received Back: 10-12-18
Turnaround Time: 18 Days

Jay Bell

Jay Bell won a World Series and made two all-star teams during his 18-year MLB career.  He had 195 Home Runs and 860 RBI during, finishing with a .265 batting average.  Thanks, Jay!

Mailed: 7-16-18
Received Back: 10-12-18
Turnaround Time: 88 Days

Jack Nicklaus

Jack Nicklaus ("The Golden Bear") is widely regarded as one of the best golfers of all time, if not the best.  He won 73 times on the PGA Tour, including 18 Majors.  He's a member of the World Golf Hall of Fame.  This is a pretty awesome return, which I immediately framed.  Thanks, Jack!

Mailed: 6-27-18
Received Back: 10-10-18
Turnaround Time: 105 Days

Jim Lonborg

Jim Lonborg went 157-137 over his 15-year MLB career.  He won the 1967 AL Cy Young Award with the Red Sox.  Thanks, Jim!

Mailed: 9-24-18
Received Back: 10-5-18
Turnaround Time: 11 Days

Tony Oliva

Tony Oliva played for 15 years in MLB, all of them with the Minnesota Twins.  He made the all-star team in eight straight years, from 1964-1971.  He garnered a Rookie of the Year Award, a Gold Glove, and three batting titles.  He finished his career with a .304 batting average, 220 Home Runs, and 947 RBI.  Thanks, Tony!

Mailed: 1-30-18
Received Back: 10-4-18
Turnaround Time: 247 Days

Adam LaRoche

Adam LaRoche hit .260 with 255 Home Runs and 882 RBI during his 12-year MLB career.  Thanks, Adam!

Mailed: 2-3-18
Received Back: 10-2-18
Turnaround Time: 241 Days

Phil Nevin

Phil Nevin is the third base coach for the Yankees, but he also had a 12-year MLB playing career, where he made the all-star team once.  In his 2001 all-star season with the Padres, Nevin hit 41 home runs and drove in 126, with a .306 batting average.  Thanks, Phil!

Mailed: 9-24-18
Received Back: 10-2-18
Turnaround Time: 8 Days

Shaun Alexander

Shaun Alexander rushed for 9,453 yards and 100 TDs during his nine years in the NFL.  He added 12 receiving TDs.  In 2005, he rushed for 1,880 yards and a ridiculous 27 TDs en route to being named NFL MVP.  He signed three cards for me and the letter about his great charity!  Thanks, Shaun!

Mailed: 2-12-18
Received Back: 10-1-18
Turnaround Time: 231 Days

Charlie Hough

Charlie Hough went 216-216 over a remarkable 25-year MLB career.  He made the all-star team once and finished his career with a 3.75 ERA.  Thanks, Charlie!

Mailed: 7-16-18
Received Back: 10-1-18
Turnaround Time: 77 Days