Monthly Failure Report: February 2019

No response from February 2018:
Danilo Gallinari
Archie Manning
Mo Vaughn
Roger McDowell
Tim Wallach
Alex Wood
Chris Chelios
Jacob deGrom
Andrew Benintendi
Byron Buxton
Charlie Joiner
Gary Gaetti
Pat Kelly
Tim Belcher
Todd Frazier
Russell Wilson
Dansby Swanson
Luke Weaver
Walker Buehler

Unsigned Return:
Clayton Kershaw

Jim Palmer Rookie

One of the all-time great pitchers, Jim Palmer charges $10 per autograph through the mail.  I found his 1966 Topps Rookie Card in pretty rough condition on Ebay for just under $10, and purchased it with the purpose of getting him to sign it.  The crease is ugly, but I have no plans to sell it.  Adding a vintage rookie card signed by a hall-of-famer to my collection is a beautiful thing.  Thanks, Jim!

Mailed: 2-16-19
Received Back: 2-23-19
Turnaround Time: 7 Days

Ken Harrelson

Ken "Hawk" Harrelson played for four teams during his nine years in MLB.  His best season came in 1968, when he finished third in the AL MVP voting after tallying 35 Home Runs and 109 RBI for the Red Sox.  Thanks, Ken!

Mailed: 2-11-19
Received Back: 2-23-19
Turnaround Time: 12 Days

Bucky Dent

Bucky Dent is responsible for one of the most famous home runs in Yankees history, but he was also a three-time all-star.  He was named World Series MVP in one of the two World Series he won with the Yankees.  He signs through the mail for $5, and signed his 1974 Topps Rookie Card here.  Thanks, Bucky!

Mailed: 2-11-19
Received Back: 2-19-19
Turnaround Time: 8 Days

Roy Face

Roy Face was a six-time All-Star and one-time World Series Champion during his 17 years in MLB.  As one of the top relievers in the league for many years, he essentially invented the closer position, saving 191 games while compiling a 104-95 record with a 3.48 ERA.  Roy was not someone you wanted to face late in a game.  Thanks, Roy!

Mailed: 2-9-19
Received Back: 2-16-19
Turnaround Time: 7 Days

Ken Houston

Ken Houston intercepted 49 passes during his 14-year Hall-of-Fame career, nine of which were of the pick-six variety.  He finished his career with twelve total Touchdowns.  He played six years for the Oilers and eight years for the Redskins.  Thanks, Ken!

Mailed: 12-29-17
Received Back: 2-14-19
Turnaround Time: 412 Days

Billy Sample

Billy Sample hit .272 over nine years in the Major Leagues, including one with the Yankees.  Thanks, Billy!

Mailed: 9-24-18
Received Back: 2-9-19
Turnaround Time: 138 Days

Anthony Munoz

Hall-of-Famer Anthony Munoz made eleven Pro Bowl teams during his 13 years in the NFL.  He is one of the all-time great Offensive Tackles.  Thanks, Anthony!

Mailed: 1-25-19
Received Back: 2-9-19
Turnaround Time: 15 Days

John Stearns

John Stearns was a four-time All-Star for the Mets, where he played for ten years after hitting .500 in two At Bats for the Phillies in 1974.  Thanks, John!

Mailed: 1-18-19
Received Back: 2-7-19
Turnaround Time: 20 Days

Mike Sweeney

Five-time All-Star Mike Sweeney hit 215 Home Runs and had 909 RBI during his 16-year MLB career.  He also had a .297 Batting Average.  Thanks, Mike!

Mailed: 3-2-18
Received Back: 2-7-19
Turnaround Time: 337 Days

John Chaney

Hall-of-Famer John Chaney is best known for his time coaching at Temple University.  He finished his career with a 741-312 career record as a college basketball head coach.  Thanks, John!

Mailed: 1-2-19
Received Back: 2-5-19
Turnaround Time: 34 Days

Jerry Colangelo

Jerry Colangelo coached and owned the Phoenix Suns, among a myriad of other basketball jobs that landed him a spot in the Hall of Fame.  Thanks, Jerry!

Mailed: 1-2-19
Received Back: 2-4-19
Turnaround Time: 33 Days

Latest Gator

Ron Guidry's legendary 1978 season, in which he went 25-3 with a 1.74 ERA, was capped off with the Yankees winning their second straight World Series.  Thanks, Ron!

Mailed: 1-14-19
Received Back: 2-4-19
Turnaround Time: 21 Days

Isaiah Thomas

In his first eight years in the NBA, Isaiah Thomas has averages 18.8 points per game.  He had a few great years in Boston that earned him two all-star nods, including one where he averaged 28.9 points per game and was one of the league's best players.  It's especially amazing considering his size, at only 5' 9".  Thanks, Isaiah!

Mailed: 1-19-19
Received Back: 2-4-19
Turnaround Time: 16 Days

Jack McDowell

The 1993 AL Cy Young Award winner, Jack McDowell was 127-87 over twelve big league seasons.  He played for the White Sox, Yankees, Indians, and Angels.  He was named an all-star three times.  Thanks, Jack!

Mailed: 1-22-18
Received Back: 2-1-19
Turnaround Time: 375 Days

Ronnie Gant

I found a few more rookie cards of Ron Gant, and I hadn't sent to him in about a year.  He signed both.  Thanks, Ron!

Mailed: 1-14-19
Received Back: 2-1-19
Turnaround Time: 18 Days

One More Boggs

Wade Boggs stopped signing for a while but now started up again, for $10 per card, which is worth it for a Hall-of-Famer with his resume.  Boggs made twelve All-Star teams, won five batting titles, earned two Gold Gloves, and won a World Series.  He finished his career with 3,010 hits.

Mailed: 1-19-19
Received Back: 2-1-19
Turnaround Time: 13 Days

Dick Groat

Dick Groat made eight All-Star teams (in five different years- those were the years where some had two All-Star games) and won two World Series during his 14-year Major League career.  He also won the NL MVP Award and the batting title for the World Champion 1960 Pirates.  His second World Series title also came at the expense of the Yankees, when he was a member of the 1964 Cardinals.  Thanks, Dick!

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

Jerry Jones

Jerry Jones is the well-known billionaire Owner/President/GM of the Dallas Cowboys.  He bought the Cowboys 30 years ago, in 1989, which was the year they drafted Troy Aikman.  Under his tenure, the team won three Super Bowls, all in the 1990s.  I couldn't find a card of him, so I stuck some stickers on a blank one and he was nice enough to sign it.  Thanks, Jerry!

Mailed: 1-14-19
Received Back: 1-28-19
Turnaround Time: 26 Days

Nancy Lieberman

Hall-of-Famer Nancy Lieberman was a WNBA star and coach.  She is currently a broadcaster for the Pelicans of the NBA.  Thanks, Nancy!

Mailed: 1-2-19
Received Back: 1-28-19
Turnaround Time: 26 Days

Adam Kennedy

Adam Kennedy won a World Series and ALCS MVP Award over 14 Major League seasons.  Thanks, Adam!

Mailed: 1-14-19
Received Back: 1-28-19
Turnaround Time: 14 Days

Joan Crawford

Hall-of-Famer Joan Crawford in 81 years old, so she was a star player many years ago.  She led her teams to a gold medal at the FIBA World Championship and two Pan American Games gold medals.  Thanks, Joan!

Mailed: 1-2-19
Received Back: 1-28-19
Turnaround Time: 26 Days

Wade Wilson

Wade Wilson threw for over 17,000 yards and 99 TDs over 17 NFL seasons, mostly as a backup QB.  He won one Super Bowl and was named to a Pro Bowl.  After his playing days, Wade was a long-time coach.  Unfortunately, he died unexpectedly on February 1, just days after this card showed up in my mailbox.  R.I.P., Wade.

Mailed: 1-14-19
Received Back: 1-28-19
Turnaround Time: 14 Days

Ed Kranepool

Ed Kranepool spent his entire 18-year MLB career with the Mets, winning a World Series in 1969 and making an all-star team in 1965.  Thanks, Ed!

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

Russ Granik

Hall-of-Famer Russ Granik was Deputy Commissioner of the NBA for 22 years.  Thanks, Russ!

Mailed: 1-2-19
Received Back: 1-25-19
Turnaround Time: 23 Days

One More Ryne

I always love getting rookie cards signed by Hall-of-Famers for $5.  Not too many second basemen hit .285 with 282 Home Runs, 1061 RBI, and 344 Stolen Bases.  Thanks, Ryne!

Mailed: 1-7-19
Received Back: 1-24-19
Turnaround Time: 17 Days

Cammy

Mike Cameron hit 278 Home Runs with 968 RBI and 297 Stolen Bases during his Major League career.  Thanks, Mike!

Mailed: 1-14-19
Received Back: 1-22-19
Turnaround Time: 8 Days

Moooose

I wanted to get a $5 Moose signature one more time before the Hall of Fame voting results were announced.  This beautifully-signed 1991 Bowman Rookie Card showed up in my mailbox on the exact day they were announced.  It was perfect timing, as Mike Mussina was officially voted into the Hall of Fame!

Mailed: 1-7-19
Received Back: 1-22-19
Turnaround Time: 15 Days