Monthly Failure Report: October 2019

No Response from October 2018:
Chris Carpenter
Jane Goodall
Tom Ricketts
Tony Hawk
Gary Player
Kendall Gill
Ricky Rubio
John Kruk
Blake Bortles

Unsigned Return:
Eric Bledsoe

Return to Sender:
Randy Choate

Henry Winkler

Henry Winkler is best known for being The Fonz.  He once jumped the shark.  Ayyyyy!  Thanks, Henry!

Mailed: 8-26-19
Received Back: 10-25-19
Turnaround Time: 60 Days

Stump Merrill

Stump Merrill played and managed in the minor leagues, but he also managed the New York Yankees during the 1990 and 1991 seasons.  Thanks, Stump!

Mailed: 9-3-19
Received Back: 10-23-19
Turnaround Time: 50 Days

Brad Keller

Brad Keller has won 16 games during his first two MLB seasons with the Royals, with a 3.68 ERA.  Thanks, Brad!

Mailed: 6-3-19
Received Back: 10-15-19
Turnaround Time: 134 Days

Jason Garrett

Jason Garrett through for over 2,000 yards and eleven Touchdowns during his NFL career, which he largely spent backing up Troy Aikman.  He had a 6-3 record as the starting QB for the Cowboys.  Garrett currently serves as the Head Coach for the Cowboys.  He not only signed a card for me, but also sent along three copies of the 2019 Cowboys schedule and a decal.  Thanks, Coach Garrett!  Go Cowboys!

Mailed: 7-12-19
Received Back: 10-12-19
Turnaround Time: 92 Days

Brad Brach

Brad Brach has won 36 games and collected 33 saves over his first nine years in MLB.  A one-time all-star, his career ERA is 3.33.  Thanks, Brad!

Mailed: 8-26-19
Received Back: 10-10-19
Turnaround Time: 45 Days

Larry Johnson

Larry Johnson made two Pro Bowl teams during his nine-year NFL career.  He rushed for 6,223 yards and 55 Touchdowns.  He also caught six TD passes.  His best years were 2005 and 2006, when he ran for 1,750 and 1,789 yards in back-to-back seasons.  Thanks, Larry!

Mailed: 9-9-19
Received Back: 10-7-19
Turnaround Time: 28 Days

Chase Elliott

One of the top young drivers in Racing today, Chase Elliott is the son of the legendary Bill Elliott.  He's already made a name for himself with some big wins.  Thanks, Chase!

Mailed: 9-13-19
Received Back: 10-7-19
Turnaround Time: 24 Days

Bert Blyleven

Bert Blyleven won 287 games during his 22-year MLB career.  He struck out 3,701 batters and finished his career with a 3.31 ERA.  He won two World Series, made two All-Star teams, and earned a spot in the Hall of Fame.  He signs through the mail for $20.  Thanks, Bert!

Mailed: 9-13-19
Received Back: 10-5-19
Turnaround Time: 22 Days

Maurice Cheeks

Maurice Cheeks averaged 11.1 points, 6.7 assists, and 2.1 steals per game during his 15 years in the NBA.  He won a Championship, made four All-Star teams, and landed in the Hall of Fame.  Thanks, Maurice!

Mailed: 9-23-19
Received Back: 10-4-19
Turnaround Time: 11 Days

Gregg Popovich

Gregg Popovich is widely recognized as one of the all-time great NBA coaches.  He's led the Spurs to five Championships.  Thanks, Pop!

Mailed: 9-9-19
Received Back: 10-4-19
Turnaround Time: 25 Days

Stephen Carroll Gostkowski

Stephen Gostkowski is the Patriots' all-time leader in points scored and field goals made, having been the team's kicker for 14 years (since 2006).  He's helped the team win three Super Bowls, and he's been named to four Pro Bowls.  Thanks, Stephen!

Mailed: 9-14-19
Received Back: 9-30-19
Turnaround Time: 16 Days

David LaFleur

David LaFleur was a Cowboys Tight End for four years.  He caught twelve TD passes, including seven in 1999.  Thanks, David!

Mailed: 9-13-19
Received Back: 9-30-19
Turnaround Time: 17 Days

David Eckstein

David Eckstein had an eventful ten years in MLB, winning two World Series and making it to two All-Star games.  He was the 2006 World Seires MVP.  Thanks, David!

Mailed: 7-12-19
Received Back: 9-30-19
Turnaround Time: 80 Days

Robert Michael Stanley

Mike Stanley hit 187 Home Runs and had 702 RBI during his 15-year MLB career.  He finished his career with a .270 Batting Average.  Thanks, Mike!

Mailed: 8-13-19
Received Back: 9-30-19
Turnaround Time: 48 Days

Martin Truex Jr.

Martin Truex Jr. is one of NASCAR's top drivers, having won a slew of races and several championships (two in the Xfinity Series and one in the Monster Energy Cup Series).  Thanks, Martin!

Mailed: 8-26-19
Received Back: 9-30-19
Turnaround Time: 35 Days

Scott Burrell

Scott Burrell played in the NBA for eight years, averaging 6.9 points per game, and winning a Championship with the Bulls in 1998.  Thanks, Scott!

Mailed: 9-13-19
Received Back: 9-27-19
Turnaround Time: 14 Days

Jeff Saturday

Jeff Saturday was named to six Pro Bowls and won a Super Bowl during his 14 years in the NFL, all but one of which he spent with the Colts.  Thanks, Jeff!

Mailed: 8-26-19
Received Back: 9-27-19
Turnaround Time: 32 Days

Bob Valentine

Bobby Valentine led the Mets to the 2000 NL Pennant as a Manager, and he hit .260 during his MLB playing career.  Thanks, Bobby!

Mailed: 9-12-19
Received Back: 9-26-19
Turnaround Time: 14 Days

Darrell Waltrip

Darrell Waltrip won a ridiculous number of races.  A NASCAR Hall of Famer, he is one of the greatest drivers of all-time.  The Waltrip name is among the most famous in racing.  Thanks, Darrell!

Mailed: 9-9-19
Received Back: 9-24-19
Turnaround Time: 15 Days

Frank Daryl Tanana

Frank Tanana is one of the best signers in the hobby, and he was one of the league's best pitchers as well.  He made three all-star teams during his 21 MLB seasons.  Two years after leading the league with 269 Strikeouts, he led the league in ERA (2.54) in 1977, when he was also tied for the league lead with seven shutouts.  He signed with three different verses referenced: John 3:16, John 3:36, and John 14:6.  Thanks again, Frank!

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

Rocky Bleier

Rocky Bleier won four Super Bowls during his eleven years as a Steelers RB.  He ran for 23 TDs and caught two others during the regular season, adding four rushing TDs and two more receiving TDs during the postseason.  Thanks, Rocky!

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