Monthly Failure Report: June 2020

RTS:
Dickey Simpkins

Unsigned Return:
George Brett

No Response from June 2019:
Chris Hogan
Clayton Kershaw
Danny Amendola
Daunte Culpepper
Miles Mikolas
Paul Konerko
Shane Bieber

Mike Eruzione

Mike Eruzione is best known as the Captain of the 1980 "Miracle on Ice" U.S. Men's Hockey Team, which won Gold at the Olympics.  Thanks, Mike!

Mailed: 5-28-20
Received Back: 6-27-20
Turnaround Time: 30 Days

Ralph Sampson

Ralph Sampson is a Hall of Famer.  He played in the NBA for nine seasons, averaging 15.4 points and 8.8 rebounds per game.  He was the 1983-84 Rookie of the Year and made four All-Star teams.  However, despite the $5 donation, he does not appear to have a very good signature.  Thanks, Ralph!

Mailed: 5-4-20
Received Back: 6-26-20
Turnaround Time: 53 Days

Ron Kittle

Ron Kittle was the 1983 AL Rookie of the Year, making his lone All-Star team that year as well.  He hit 176 home runs and drove in 460 across ten MLB seasons.  Thanks, Ron!

Mailed: 6-17-20
Received Back: 6-25-20
Turnaround Time: 8 Days

Chuck Knoblauch

Chuck Knoblauch won four World Series and made four All-Star teams during his 12 years in MLB.  He hit 98 home runs, drove in 615, and stole 407 bases during the regular season.  He had a lot of memorable clutch postseason moments, as well as some infamous blunders.  Really happy to get this back from a key contributor to three Yankees World Series Championship teams.  Thanks, Chuck!

Mailed: 5-12-20
Received Back: 6-25-20
Turnaround Time: 44 Days

Guy Lafleur

Another Canadian return!  Guy LaFleur won five Stanley Cups during his 17-year career and landed in the NHL Hall of Fame.  He spent the entirety of his career with the Montreal Canadiens before retiring and then returning several years later to play a year for the Rangers and two years for the Nordiques.  He finished his career with 518 goals and 728 assists during the regular season.  Thanks, Guy!

Mailed: 5-28-20
Received Back: 6-25-20
Turnaround Time: 28 Days

Kevin Tapani

Kevin Tapani won 143 regular season games during his 13 years in MLB.  He also won a game and a ring during the 1991 World Series.  Thanks, Kevin!

Mailed: 4-9-20
Received Back: 6-23-20
Turnaround Time: 75 Days

Michael Mussina

Mike Mussina is a great Hall of Famer and a great signer.  This TTM autograph on his 1991 Upper Deck Rookie Card cost $5.  Thanks, Mike!

Mailed: 6-12-20
Received Back: 6-22-20
Turnaround Time: 10 Days

Jim Eisenreich

Jim Eisenreich hit .290 with 52 home runs and 477 RBI during 15 MLB seasons.  He was a member of the 1997 World Series Champion Marlins.  Thanks, Jim!

Mailed: 6-8-20
Received Back: 6-22-20
Turnaround Time: 14 Days

White Rat

Whitey Herzog played in the Major Leagues for eight years and managed for 18 years.  He led the Cardinals to three pennants and one World Series Championship.  He signed his 1957 Topps Rookie Card for $5.  Thanks, Whitey!

Mailed: 6-12-20
Received Back: 6-19-20
Turnaround Time: 7 Days

Geoff Bodine

Geoff Bodine is one of the greatest drivers of all-time and perhaps the greatest modified racer ever.  He won many races during his illustrious career, including the Daytona 500.  Thanks, Geoff!

Mailed: 6-12-20
Received Back: 6-19-20
Turnaround Time: 7 Days

Frank Viola

Frank Viola pitched for 15 MLB seasons, winning 176 games in the regular season and three in the playoffs.  He won a Cy Young and was named World Series MVP when he helped the Twins become champions in 1987.  He was named an All-Star three times, and he signed his 1983 Topps Rookie Card for $5.  Thanks, Frank!

Mailed: 6-8-20
Received Back: 6-16-20
Turnaround Time: 8 Days

Regis Philbin

Regis Philbin is a Notre Dame alum and one of the most famous and recognizable faces in America.  He's best known for hosting several talk shows and game shows.  Thanks, Regis!

Mailed: 5-28-20
Received Back: 6-15-20
Turnaround Time: 18 Days

Norm Ullman

Norm Ullman played in the NHL and WHA for 22 seasons, scoring 490 goals and assisting on 739 goals during 20 NHL seasons, and adding 47 goals and 83 assists during 2 WHA seasons.  He is a two-time All-Star and a member of the Hall of Fame.  This is actually my first return from Canada.  Thanks, Norm!

Mailed: 5-27-20
Received Back: 6-15-20
Turnaround Time: 19 Days

Misty May-Treanor

Misty May-Treanor is arguably the greatest Women's Volleyball player of all-time.  A member of the Volleyball Hall of Fame, she's won four Olympic Gold Medals.  She formed perhaps the greatest Beach Volleyball team of all-time alongside Kerri Walsh.  Thanks, Misty!

Mailed: 5-28-20
Received Back: 6-13-20
Turnaround Time: 16 Days

Steve Jordan

Steve Jordan played for the Vikings for 13 seasons, and he was named to the Pro Bowl during six of them.  He had 498 receptions for 6,307 yards and 28 TDs, adding one rushing TD.  He also had one receiving TD in the playoffs.  Thanks, Steve!

Mailed: 5-27-20
Received Back: 6-11-20
Turnaround Time: 15 Days

Steven Garvey

Steve Garvey hit 272 home runs and had 1,308 RBI during his 19-year MLB career.  He played for the Dodgers and Padres and finished his career with a .294 batting average.  In his postseason career, Garvey hit .338 with eleven home runs and 31 RBI.  He won a World Series, an NL MVP Award, and four Gold Glove Awards.  He was named an All-Star ten times, and he signed his 1971 Topps Rookie Card for $5.  Thanks, Steve!

Mailed: 5-27-20
Received Back: 6-11-20
Turnaround Time: 15 Days

Doc Medich

George Medich won 124 games during his MLB career.  He twice went into the stands to help revive fans who were suffering from heart attacks.  Thanks, Doc!

Mailed: 5-28-20
Received Back: 6-8-20
Turnaround Time: 11 Days

Robert Brown

Physician and former American League President Bobby Brown played for the Yankees for eight seasons, winning the World Series in four of them.  He compiled 22 home runs and 237 RBI, while batting .279.  He hit .439 in World Series play!  He wore some legendary numbers for the Bronx Bombers (7, 6, 9, 27).  Thanks, Bobby!

Mailed: 5-28-20
Received Back: 6-6-20
Turnaround Time: 9 Days

Bobby Allison

The 1983 Winston Cup Champion, Bobby Allison won the Daytona 500 three times and was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2011.  I sent him three different 1988 Maxx cards to sign and ended up with five autographs and a product and pricing sheet for ordering Bobby Allison memorabilia, which he will also sign.  Great return.  Thanks, Bobby!

Mailed: 5-27-20
Received Back: 6-6-20
Turnaround Time: 10 Days

James Everett

When I saw that Jim Everett started signing through the mail again, I didn't want to miss an opportunity to get his 1987 Topps Rookie Card signed.  Signed rookie cards are the best.  Thanks again, Jim!
Mailed: 5-27-20
Received Back: 6-6-20
Turnaround Time: 10 Days

Anze Kopitar

Kings Center Anze Kopitar has been with the team for 14 seasons, scoring 333 goals and assisting on 617.  He's won two Cups, two Selke trophies, and the Byng trophy.  Thanks, Anze!

Mailed: 4-2-18
Received Back: 6-6-20
Turnaround Time: 796 Days

Cale Yarborough

Cale Yarborough won three consecutive NASCAR Championships and four Daytona 500 races.  He is a businessman and farmer who is widely regarded as one of the greatest drivers of all-time.  He was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2012.  Thanks, Cale!

Mailed: 5-28-20
Received Back: 6-5-20
Turnaround Time: 8 Days

Someone Damaged My Goose

Every now and then, I get a damaged return.  They've been rare, but the postal service isn't perfect.  Unfortunately, this particular one is Hall of Famer Goose Gossage.  Still a great signature though, but the card has a giant crease in it.  It happens.  Thanks, Goose!

Mailed: 5-27-20
Received Back: 6-4-20
Turnaround Time: 8 Days

Merril Hoge

Merril Hoge rushed for over 3,000 yards and had over 2,000 receiving yards during his eight NFL seasons.  He scored 21 rushing TDs and 13 receiving TDs during the regular season, adding two rushing touchdowns during the playoffs.  Thanks, Merril!

Mailed: 9-9-19
Received Back: 6-4-20
Turnaround Time: 269 Days

Terrell Brandon

Terrell Brandon was a two-time All-Star during his eleven NBA seasons.  He averaged 13.8 points, 6.1 assists, and 1.6 steals per game.  Thanks, Brandon!

Mailed: 4-8-20
Received Back: 6-1-20
Turnaround Time: 54 Days

Bryan Berard

Bryan Berard scored 76 goals and had 247 assists across ten NHL seasons.  A Defenseman, he won both the Calder and Masterton Trophies during his career.  Thanks, Bryan!

Mailed: 5-2-20
Received Back: 6-1-20
Turnaround Time: 30 Days