Monthly Failure Report: January 2019

No response from January 2018:
Dave Winfield
Rickey Henderson
Bruce Sutter
Juan Marichal
Luis Tiant
Jack Youngblood
Preston Pearson
Oscar Robertson
Jimmy Key
Jared Goff
Sean Casey
Billy Wagner
Kent Hrbek

Rebecca Lobo-Rushin

Hall-of-Famer Rebecca Lobo starred for the UConn Huskies, winning a National Championship to cap off an undefeated season, and then the New York Liberty of the WNBA.  She was voted to be a member of the first WNBA All-Star Team.  Thanks, Rebecca!
Mailed: 1-14-19
Received Back: 1-19-19
Turnaround Time: 5 Days

Flash

John Flaherty played 14 years in the Major Leagues, and now broadcasts Yankees games for the YES Network.  Thanks, John!

Mailed: 1-14-19
Received Back: 1-19-19
Turnaround Time: 5 Days

Rick Dempsey

Rick Dempsey was a Major League catcher for an amazing 24 years, putting on six different uniforms, and winning two World Series.  He won one with the Orioles, in which he was named World Series MVP, and one with the Dodgers.  Dempsey was widely regarded as one of the best defensive catchers in the game.  Thanks, Rick!

Mailed: 2-3-18
Received Back: 1-18-19
Turnaround Time: 349 Days

Herb Magee

Hall-of-Famer Herb Magee is a legendary basketball coach who has bee coaching at Division II Thomas Jefferson University since 1967 (the college itself has gone through a few name changes since then).  The 77-year-old head coach has compiled a 1074-432 record.  Thanks, Herb!

Mailed: 1-2-19
Received Back: 1-14-19
Turnaround Time: 12 Days

Sweet Lou

I decided to get one more Lou Piniella autograph for $5, but this time on a card where he is depicted in a Yankees uniform.  Thanks again, Lou!

Mailed: 1-7-19
Received Back: 1-14-19
Turnaround Time: 7 Days

Jody Conradt

Hall-of-Famer Jody Conradt won 900 games and National Championship as a women's college basketball coach.  Thanks, Jody!

Mailed: 1-2-19
Received Back: 1-14-19
Turnaround Time: 12 Days

Denny Crum

Hall-of-Famer Denny Crum coached his Louisville teams to a 675-295 record and two NCAA Championships.  Thanks, Denny!

Mailed: 1-2-19
Received Back: 1-14-19
Turnaround Time: 12 Days 

Van Chancellor

Hall-of-Famer Van Chancellor is a great women's college basketball coach who went on to coach the Houston Comets to win the first four championships in WNBA history.  Thanks, Van!

Mailed: 1-2-19
Received Back: 1-14-19
Turnaround Time: 12 Days

Dave Cowens

Dave Cowens is a Hall-of-Famer who played in the NBA for eleven years, ten of which were with the Celtics.  He averaged 17.6 points and 13.6 rebounds per game.  An eight-time all-star, he won two championships and an MVP award.  He coached after his playing career.  Thanks, Dave!

Mailed: 12-31-18
Received Back: 1-12-19
Turnaround Time: 12 Days

Bret Saberhagen

Bret Saberhagen went 167-117 with a 3.34 ERA during his 16-year MLB career.  He won a World Series, a World Series MVP Award, and two Cy Young Awards.  He was named to three all-star teams.  He signed for a $3 donation.  Thanks, Bret!

Mailed: 10-1-18
Received Back: 1-12-19
Turnaround Time: 103 Days

Billie Moore

Hall-of-Famer Billie Moore coached her teams to two AIAW National Championships, finishing her career with a 436-196 record.  Thanks, Billie!

Mailed: 1-2-19
Received Back: 1-12-19
Turnaround Time: 10 Days

Eric Staal

Eric Staal has won a cup and made an all-star team during his 15 years in the NHL.  He has amassed 322 Goals and 453 Assists.  Thanks, Eric!

Mailed: 4-2-18
Received Back: 1-12-19
Turnaround Time: 285 Days

Morgan Wootten

Morgan Wootten is a legendary high school basketball coach who was inducted into the Hall of Fame.  His career record is 1,274-192.  His teams won five High School National Championships.  Thanks, Morgan!

Mailed: 1-2-19
Received Back: 1-12-19
Turnaround Time: 10 Days

Hubie Brown

Hubie Brown played, coached, and continues to broadcast basketball.  His career, which includes an ABA Championship as coach and two NBA Coach of the Year Awards, landed him a spot in the Basketball Hall of Fame.  Thanks, Hubie!

Mailed: 12-31-18
Received Back: 1-12-19
Turnaround Time: 12 Days

Hank Nichols

Hall-of-Famer Hank Nichols was a college basketball referee who worked in ten NCAA Final Fours and six championship games.  Thanks, Hank!

Mailed: 1-2-19
Received Back: 1-11-19
Turnaround Time: 9 Days

Roger Clemens

Roger Clemens won seven Cy Young Awards during his 24 MLB seasons.  He made eleven all-star squads and won two World Series, both with the Yankees.  His career record is 354-184, with a 3.12 ERA and 4,672 strikeouts.  He was one of the best pitchers of all-time, and this was 2.5x the most I've ever paid for a TTM autograph, but well worth it at $25 (donation to his charity) for an awesome signature on his 1985 Topps Rookie Card.  Thanks, Roger!

Mailed: 12-13-18
Received Back: 1-11-19
Turnaround Time: 29 Days

Richie Guerin

Hall-of-Famer Richie Guerin made six all-star teams in his 13 NBA seasons.  He played for the Knicks and Hawks from 1956 through 1970, averaging 17.3 points per game to go along with five rebounds and five assists.  Thanks, Richie!

Mailed: 1-2-19
Received Back: 1-10-19
Turnaround Time: 8 Days

Bailey Howell

Hall-of-Famer Bailey Howell was a six-time all-star and two-time NBA Champion who played for the Pistons, Celtics, Bullets, and 76ers.  He averaged 18.7 points and 9.9 rebounds per game during his twelve-year career.  Thanks, Bailey!

Mailed: 1-2-19
Received Back: 1-10-19
Turnaround Time: 8 Days

Dave Kingman

Hey, it's my first return that I sent out in 2019, with a quick turnaround from Dave Kingman for $5!  Kingman hit 442 dingers in his MLB career, playing for seven different teams, including both New York teams.  He made three all-star teams during his 16 seasons.  Thanks, Dave!

Mailed: 1-2-19
Received Back: 1-10-19
Turnaround Time: 8 Days

Lou Carnesecca

Basketball Hall-of-Famer Lou Carnesecca is best known for his time coaching the men's basketball team at St. John's, where he compiled a 526-200 record, but he also coached the New Jersey Nets for three seasons.  Thanks, Lou!

Mailed: 12-31-18
Received Back: 1-9-19
Turnaround Time: 9 Days

Leon Barmore

Basketball Hall-of-Famer Leon Barmore is best known for coaching the women's basketball team at Louisiana Tech.  He won a National Championship and finished his career with an .869 winning percentage.  Thanks, Leon!

Mailed: 12-31-18
Received Back: 1-8-19
Turnaround Time: 8 Days

Campy

Six-time all-star and three-time World Champion Bert Campaneris never hit over .290 in a season until he made a Major League comeback for his 19th season at age 41 with the Yankees in 1983.  He hit .322 over 143 at bats, and then he retired for good.  Thanks, Bert!

Mailed: 12-18-18
Received Back: 1-7-19
Turnaround Time: 20 Days

Paul Molitor

My first Hall of Fame return of 2019 is Paul Molitor!  Over 21 seasons with the Brewers, Blue Jays, and Twins, Molly hit .306 with 3,319 hits, 504 stolen bases, and 1,307 RBI.  A seven-time all-star and one-time World Series Champion, he managed the Twins after his playing career, winning a Manager of the Year Award.  He signed for $10.  Thanks, Paul!

Mailed: 12-13-18
Received Back: 1-7-19
Turnaround Time: 25 Days

Donyell Marshall

One of the first great NBA players to come out of UConn, Donyell Marshall averaged 11.2 points and 6.7 rebounds per game during his 15-year NBA career.  He is currently the head coach for the Central Connecticut men's basketball team.  Thanks, Donyell!

Mailed: 12-6-18
Received Back: 1-5-19
Turnaround Time: 30 Days

Moose

Mike Mussina was 270-153 with a 3.68 ERA during his 18-year MLB career.  I sent along $5, and he signed this card.  I may try him one more time before the Hall of Fame balloting is announced, as he has a chance to get into Cooperstown this year or soon after.  Thanks, Mike!

Mailed: 11-24-18
Received Back: 1-5-19
Turnaround Time: 42 Days

Dusty Baker

Dusty Baker played in MLB for 19 years, hitting 242 Home Runs with 1013 RBI.  He finished with a .278 batting average.  He was a member of the 1981 World Champion Dodgers, where he was named an all-star that year and the next.  He won three Manager of the Year Awards after his playing days.  Thanks, Dusty!

Mailed: 3-31-18
Received Back: 1-5-19
Turnaround Time: 280 Days