Monthly Failure Report: June 2019

No Response from June 2018:
Barry Larkin
Luis Gonzalez

Wayne Gretzky

Wayne Gretzky is the greatest hockey player who ever lived.  "The Great One" scored a record 894 Goals and a recorded a record 1,963 Assists during his 20 years in the NHL.  He played for the Oilers, Kings, Blues, and Rangers, leading the Oilers to four Stanley Cup Championships.  This is an amazing return.  Thanks, Wayne!

Mailed: 2-11-19
Received Back: 6-20-19
Turnaround Time: 129 Days

Matt Davidson

Matt Davidson hit 26 Home Runs for the 2017 White Sox and added 20 more in 2018.  Currently with the Rangers, he's yet to be called up to the big show in 2019.  Hopefully that call will come soon.  Thanks, Matt!

Mailed: 6-3-19
Received Back: 6-17-19
Turnaround Time: 14 Days

Daniel Duffy

Danny Duffy is 3-3 so far in his ninth year with the Royals.  I love it when players reference a favorite Bible verse when signing a card.  Thanks, Danny!

Mailed: 6-3-19
Received Back: 6-17-19
Turnaround Time: 14 Days

Phillip Nevin

Phil Nevin is the Third Base Coach for the New York Yankees.  He's pictured here on his 1991 Topps Traded Rookie Card as a member of Team USA.  Thanks, Phil!

Mailed: 2-13-19
Received Back: 6-15-19
Turnaround Time: 122 Days

Ben Coates

Ben Coates won a Super Bowl and was named to five Pro Bowls during his ten years in the NFL.  Oddly enough, the Super Bowl win was in his tenth and final year, which was his only year with the Ravens (after nine years with the Patriots).  He left the Patriots just before the arrival of Tom Brady.  One of the league's best tight ends, Coates finished his career with 499 receptions for 5555 yards and 50 Touchdowns.  Thanks, Ben!

Mailed: 6-3-19
Received Back: 6-14-19
Turnaround Time: 11 Days

Mike Shanahan

Mike Shanahan won two Super Bowls as Head Coach of the Denver Broncos.  He compiled 170 regular season wins and eight postseason wins as an NFL Head Coach for the Raiders, Broncos, and Redskins.  Thanks, Mike!

Mailed: 6-3-19
Received Back: 6-13-19
Turnaround Time: 10 Days

Roger Staubach

A two-time Super Bowl Champion and six-time Pro Bowler, Hall of Famer Roger Staubach spent eleven years in the NFL, throwing for 22,700 yards and 153 Touchdowns.  Thanks, Roger!

Update: Possible autopen...

Mailed: 4-8-19
Received Back: 6-12-19
Turnaround Time: 65 Days

George W. Bush

George W. Bush was a part owner of the Texas Rangers and President of the United States.  Perhaps his most memorable moment on the diamond was when he threw a perfect strike as the first pitch at Yankee Stadium after 9/11.  Thanks, President Bush!

Mailed: 5-10-19
Received Back: 6-11-19
Turnaround Time: 32 Days

Devon White

Devon White played in the Majors for 17 years, winning three World Series, making three All-Star teams, and earning seven Gold Gloves.  He hit .263 with 208 Home Runs, 846 RBI, and 346 Stolen Bases.  Thanks, Devon!

Mailed: 5-20-19
Received Back: 6-10-19
Turnaround Time: 21 Days

Ted Donato

Ted Donato scored 150 goals and assisted on 197 others during his 13-year NHL career, after which he became Head Coach at Harvard.  Thanks, Ted!

Mailed: 4-8-19
Received Back: 6-8-19
Turnaround Time: 61 Days

Len Dawson

Len Dawson won a Super Bowl and three AFL Championships.  My made seven Pro Bowls and was inducted into the Hall of Fame.  During his 19-year career, he threw for 28,711 yards and 239 Touchdowns, rushing for an additional nine touchdowns.  He signed through the mail for $5.  Thanks, Len!

Mailed: 5-20-19
Received Back: 5-30-19
Turnaround Time: 10 Days