Monthly Failure Report: April 2020

No Response from April 2019:
C.C. Sabathia
Grady Sizemore
Pat Hentgen

Chris Slade

Chris Slade was a star NFL Linebacker for nine seasons, eight of which were with the Patriots.  He made one Pro Bowl team.  Thanks, Chris!

Mailed: 4-11-20
Received Back: 4-27-20
Turnaround Time: 16 Days

Sean Casey

Sean Casey hit .302 during twelve MLB seasons, eight of which he spent with the Reds.  "The Mayor" made three All-Star teams.  Thanks, Sean!

Mailed: 4-9-20
Received Back: 4-24-20
Turnaround Time: 15 Days

Barry Switzer

After 16 successful years as Head Coach of Oklahoma, Barry Switzer coached the Dallas Cowboys for four years.  He lead the team to a Super Bowl win after the 1995 season.  Thanks, Barry!

Mailed: 4-8-20
Received Back: 4-23-20
Turnaround Time: 15 Days

Daniel Issel

Dan Issel averaged 22.6 points and 9.1 rebounds per game during his 15-year ABA/NBA career.  He played for the Colonels and Nuggets.  Thanks, Dan!

Mailed: 2-24-20
Received Back: 4-20-20
Turnaround Time: 56 Days

The Chief

Robert Parish won four NBA Championships and was named to nine All-Star teams during his then-record 21-year career.  He averaged 14.5 points, 9.1 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks per game across a record 1,611 regular season games for the Warriors, Celtics, Hornets, and Bulls, and his playoff averages were all up slightly from that.  Those numbers were more than enough to land him in the Hall of Fame.  Thanks, Robert!

Mailed: 2-24-20
Received Back: 4-17-20
Turnaround Time: 53 Days

Awesome Dawson

For $10, it was well worth it to add Dawson's signature to this card: Two legendary Cubs, both of whom are in the Hall of Fame!  Thanks, Andre!

Mailed: 3-27-20
Received Back: 4-10-20
Turnaround Time: 14 Days

Turk Wendell

Turk Wendell won 36 games and saved 33 games during his eleven-year MLB career.  He had a 3.93 ERA and struck out 515 batters.  Thanks, Turk!

Mailed: 3-27-20
Received Back: 4-6-20
Turnaround Time: 10 Days

Don Lee Beebe

Don Beebe had 219 receptions for 3,416 yards and 23 TDs during his nine NFL seasons, adding two additional regular season TDs and three receiving TDs in the playoffs.  Thanks, Don!

Mailed: 2-21-20
Received Back: 4-6-20
Turnaround Time: 45 Days

Big Rude

John Olerud was one of the great first baseman, and he's a great guy off the field as well.  He signed his rookie card from the iconic 1990 Leaf Set.  Thanks, John!

Mailed: 2-24-20
Received Back: 4-6-20
Turnaround Time: 42 Days

Mike Holmgren

Mike Holmgren won 161 games in the regular season and 13 playoff games during his 17 years coaching the Packers and Seahawks.  He led the Packers to two Super Bowls and one Championship, and he led the Seahawks to a Super Bowl as well.  Thanks, Mike!

Mailed: 3-27-20
Received Back: 4-4-20
Turnaround Time: 8 Days

Aeneas Demetrius Williams

Can't get enough of these Hall of Fame autographs with Bible verses on them.  "That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved." - Romans 10:9  Thanks again, Aeneas!

Mailed: 3-27-20
Received Back: 4-2-20
Turnaround Time: 6 Days

AJ Hawk

A.J. Hawk played in the NFL for eleven years, including nine with the Packers, where he won a Super Bowl.  Thanks, A.J.!

Mailed: 4-25-19
Received Back: 4-2-20
Turnaround Time: 343 Days