Monthly Failure Report: September 2019

No Response from September 2018:
David Wright
Gabe Kapler
Javier Vazquez
John Paxson
Von Hayes

Jim Otto

Jim Otto made twelve Pro Bowl squads and won an AFL Championship during his 15 years playing Center for the Oakland Raiders.  He signed two cards for $10, and threw in two signed index cards as well!  Thanks, Jim!

Mailed: 9-14-19
Received Back: 9-23-19
Turnaround Time: 9 Days

Mark Chmura

Mark Chmura made three Pro Bowl teams and won a Super Bowl during his seven years as a Tight End in the NFL.  He caught 17 Touchdown passes during the regular season and four more in the postseason.  Thanks, Mark!

Mailed: 9-12-19
Received Back: 9-23-19
Turnaround Time: 11 Days

Chase Anderson

Chase Anderson has amassed over 50 wins so far, during his first six years in the league.  Thanks, Chase!

Mailed: 2-11-19
Received Back: 9-23-19
Turnaround Time: 224 Days

Scott Kamieniecki

Scott Kamieniecki won 53 games during his ten-year MLB career.  He spent six seasons with the Yankees.  Thanks, Scott!

Mailed: 9-3-19
Received Back: 9-21-19
Turnaround Time: 18 Days

Phil Simms

A two-time Pro Bowler and two-time Super Bowl Champion, Phil Simms threw for 33,462 yards during 14 NFL seasons with the Giants.  He threw 199 Touchdown passes during the regular season and was named Super Bowl MVP in the only Super Bowl game that he started.  Thanks, Phil!

Mailed: 9-13-19
Received Back: 9-21-19
Turnaround Time: 8 Days

Charles Nagy

Charles Nagy won 129 games during 14 MLB seasons, all but one of which was spent with the Indians.  He was named to the All-Star team three times.  Thanks, Charles!

Mailed: 9-3-19
Received Back: 9-21-19
Turnaround Time: 18 Days

Nomar Mazara

Nomar Mazara hit exactly 20 Home Runs in 2016, 2017, and 2018, and he's nearing that number in 2019.  Thanks, Nomar!

Mailed: 9-3-19
Received Back: 9-21-19
Turnaround Time: 18 Days

King Kong

Dave Kingman played for the Giants, Mets, Padres, Angels, Yankees, Cubs, and Athletics during his 16 years in MLB.  He clouted 442 Home Runs, with 1,210 RBI.  Thanks, Dave!

Mailed: 9-12-19
Received Back: 9-21-19
Turnaround Time: 9 Days

Scott Proctor

Scott Proctor spent seven seasons in the Major Leagues, winning 18 games.  He led the league with 83 relief appearances in 2006, a number that he matched in 2007.  Thanks, Scott!

Mailed: 9-13-19
Received Back: 9-20-19
Turnaround Time: 7 Days

Frank Reich

Colts Coach Frank Reich threw for over 6,000 yards and 40 TDs during his 13 years in the NFL, largely as a backup QB.  He spent most of his career with the Bills, backing up Jim Kelly, and he once led the team back from 32 points down against the Houston Oilers in a playoff game.  Thanks, Frank!

Mailed: 9-9-19
Received Back: 9-20-19
Turnaround Time: 11 Days

Dion James

Dion James played in the Major Leagues for eleven seasons, including four with the Yankees.  He finished his career with a .288 batting average.  Thanks, Dion!

Mailed: 9-3-19
Received Back: 9-16-19
Turnaround Time: 13 Days

Charlie Joiner

Charlie Joiner played in the NFL for 18 years, racking up 12,146 receiving yards and 65 Touchdown receptions.  The Hall of Famer was named to three Pro Bowl teams.  Thanks, Charlie!

Mailed: 8-26-19
Received Back: 9-14-19
Turnaround Time: 19 Days

Bobby Shantz Yankees

I finally bought a card of Bobby Shantz depicted in a Yankees uniform, from the 1960 Topps set.  One of the greatest signers in the hobby, at age 93, he did not disappoint.  Thanks again, Bobby!

Mailed: 9-9-19
Received Back: 9-13-19
Turnaround Time: 4 Days

Martin St. Louis

Martin St. Louis made five all-star teams and won a Stanley Cup during his 16-year Hall of Fame NHL career.  Thanks, Martin!

Mailed: 5-13-19
Received Back: 9-9-19
Turnaround Time: 119 Days

Juan Gone

Juan Gonzalez hit 434 Home Runs and drove in 1404 during his 17-year MLB career.  He played for the Rangers, Tigers, Indians, and Royals, and hit .295.  He led the AL in Home Runs twice and RBIs once.  Thanks, Juan!

Mailed: 4-8-19
Received Back: 9-9-19
Turnaround Time: 154 Days

Douglas Drabek

Doug Drabek won a Cy Young award and made an all-star team during his 13-year MLB career, during which he won 155 games.  His career began with the Yankees in 1986.  Thanks, Doug!

Mailed: 8-13-19
Received Back: 9-9-19
Turnaround Time: 27 Days

Rick Monday

Rick Monday hit 241 Home Runs and drove in 775 during his 19 years in MLB.  He made two all-star teams and won a World Series, but perhaps his most memorable and best play was in 1976 when he saved an American flag from being burned by protestors.  This is a fitting post for Patriot Day.  Thanks, Rick!

Mailed: 7-29-19
Received Back: 9-9-19
Turnaround Time: 42 Days

Michel Goulet

Michel Goulet played for 15 years in the NHL after a year in the WHL.  He was a five-time all-star and earned a place in the Hall of Fame.  Thanks, Michel!

Mailed: 8-26-19
Received Back: 9-7-19
Turnaround Time: 12 Days

Dan Reeves

Dan Reeves rushed for 25 Touchdowns, caught 17 more, and even threw for two TDs during his eight-year NFL career.  He played all eight years for the Cowboys and won a Super Bowl.  After his playing days, he went on to coach the Broncos, Giants, and Falcons, winning 190 regular season games.  Thanks, Dan!

Mailed: 8-26-19
Received Back: 9-7-19
Turnaround Time: 12 Days

Jesse Ventura

Jesse "The Body" Ventura was colorful both as a professional Wrestler during his time in the WWF and as Governor of Minnesota.  Thanks, Governor!

Mailed: 8-26-19
Received Back: 9-6-19
Turnaround Time: 11 Days

Troy Vincent

Troy Vincent made five Pro Bowls during his 15 years in the NFL.  He finished his career with 47 interceptions during the regular season.  He is currently the Executive VP of Football Operations for the NFL.  Thanks, Troy!

Mailed: 8-26-19
Received Back: 9-5-19
Turnaround Time: 10 Days

Larry Nance

Larry Nance played for the Suns and Cavs during his 13 NBA seasons, scoring 17.1 points per game, grabbing eight rebounds per game, and making three all-star teams.  Thanks, Larry!

Mailed: 8-26-19
Received Back: 9-3-19
Turnaround Time: 8 Days

Bob Griese

Bob Griese played for the Dolphins for 14 years, passing for 25,092 yards and 192 TDs.  He won two Super Bowls and a place in the Hall of Fame.  He was a big part of the only undefeated Super Bowl Champion team in NFL history.  Thanks, Bob!

Mailed: 4-8-19
Received Back: 9-3-19
Turnaround Time: 148 Days

DeMarco Murray

DeMarco Murray played in the NFL for seven years, four of them with the Dallas Cowboys.  He made three Pro Bowls, ran for 7174 yards and 49 TDs, and caught six Touchdown passes.  In 2014, he set a Cowboys record and led the league with 1,845 rushing yards.  Thanks, DeMarco!

Mailed: 4-8-19
Received Back: 9-3-19
Turnaround Time: 148 Days

Glenallen Hill

Glenallen Hill played in the Major Leagues for 13 years, hitting 186 Home Runs and winning a World Series with the Yankees in 2000.  Thanks, Glenallen!

Mailed: 8-13-19
Received Back: 9-3-19
Turnaround Time: 21 Days