Monthly Failure Report: August 2020

No Response from August 2019:
Charles Oakley
Shea Ralph
Babe Laufenberg
Dan Hampton
Juan Soto

RTS:
Jason Grimsley

David Akers

David Akers was an NFL Kicker for 16 years.  He made six Pro Bowl teams.  He made 386 Field Goals and 563 Extra Points.  Thanks, David!

Mailed: 7-1-20
Received Back: 8-29-20
Turnaround Time: 59 Days

Coach Belichick

Bill Belichick has led the Patriots to six Super Bowl Championships.  He is perhaps the greatest coach of all-time.  He apparently (understandably) does not sign his Rookie Card from 1991 with the Browns, but he sent this photo and letter instead, which is even better.  Thanks, Coach Belichick!

Mailed: 3-27-20
Received Back: 8-26-20
Turnaround Time: 152 Days

Rick Manning

Rick Manning hit .257 and won a Gold Glove during his 13 MLB seasons.  Thanks, Rick!

Mailed: 8-10-20
Received Back: 8-24-20
Turnaround Time: 14 Days

Ferguson Jenkins

Ferguson Jenkins won 284 games during his 19-year Hall of Fame MLB career.  He struck out 3,192 batters and had a 3.34 ERA.  He won a Cy Young, made three All-Star teams, and won at least 20 games seven times.  I paid $20 for him to sign his 1966 Topps Rookie Card, and he was nice enough to thrown in an awesome extra, but he's raised his rates now going forward (see photo).  Thanks, Fergie!

Mailed: 8-10-20
Received Back: 8-20-20
Turnaround Time: 10 Days

Jay Thomas Kelly

I had Tom Kelly sign a few more cards for my collection.  He was a legendary Manager.  Thanks, Tom!

Mailed: 8-10-20
Received Back: 8-20-20
Turnaround Time: 10 Days

Bruce Armstrong

Bruce Armstrong made six Pro Bowls during his 14 years with the Patriots.  Thanks, Bruce!

Mailed: 8-10-20
Received Back: 8-18-20
Turnaround Time: 8 Days

Jim Lachey

Jim Lachey won a Super Bowl and made three Pro Bowls during his ten NFL seasons.  Thanks, Jim!

Mailed: 8-10-20
Received Back: 8-17-20
Turnaround Time: 7 Days

Keith Van Horn

Keith Van Horn averaged 16 points and 6.8 rebounds per game during his nine years in the NBA.  Thanks, Keith!

Mailed: 4-11-20
Received Back: 8-17-20
Turnaround Time: 128 Days

Greg Norman

A member of the World Golf Hall of Fame, Greg Norman won 20 PGA Tour events, including two Majors.  He won a total of 89 professional golf tournaments.  Thanks, Greg!

Mailed: 7-6-20
Received Back: 8-15-20
Turnaround Time: 40 Days

Rick Wilson

Rick Wilson may be best known for taking over Richard Petty's car upon his retirement.  He was a solid driver.  Thanks, Rick!

Mailed: 6-29-20
Received Back: 8-14-20
Turnaround Time: 46 Days

Raffy

I did not expect to see this 1987 Topps Rafael Palmeiro Rookie Card back signed.  He must be catching up on some very old mail.  He is also now apparently charging $20 per autograph, which was not the case when I sent this to him more than two years ago.  Thanks, Raffy!

Mailed: 6-4-18
Received Back: 8-14-20
Turnaround Time: 802 Days

Charles Hough

Charlie Hough signed his 1972 Topps Rookie Card and the index card that was with it.  I'm a big fan of signed vintage rookie cards of stars and Hall of Famers.  Thanks, Charlie!

Mailed: 8-1-20
Received Back: 8-14-20
Turnaround Time: 13 Days

David Weathers

 

 

David Weathers won 73 games and saved 75 games during his 19-year MLB career, which included two playoff wins and a World Series Championship with the 1996 Yankees.  Thanks, David!

Mailed: 7-27-20
Received Back: 8-10-20
Turnaround Time: 14 Days

James Rice

I decided to get two more 1975 Topps Rookie Cards of Hall of Famer Jim Rice signed.  He charges $10 each.  Thanks again, Jim!

Mailed: 8-1-20
Received Back: 8-8-20
Turnaround Time: 7 Days

Gary DiSarcina

Gary DiSarcina made one All-Star team during his twelve years with the Angels.  Thanks, Gary!

Mailed: 7-6-20
Received Back: 8-3-20
Turnaround Time: 28 Days

Pat Hentgen

Pat Hentgen won a Cy Young Award and a World Series during his 14 years in MLB.  He won 131 regular season games and one World Series game during his career, and he was named to three All-Star teams.  Thanks, Pat!

Mailed: 5-12-20
Received Back: 8-3-20
Turnaround Time: 83 Days

Lyle Overbay

Lyle Overbay hit 151 home runs during his 14-year MLB career, which included a stop in the Bronx in 2013.  Thanks, Lyle!

Mailed: 4-20-20
Received Back: 8-1-20
Turnaround Time: 103 Days

Boomer Esiason

Boomer Esiason made four Pro Bowls and won an MVP award during his 14 NFL seasons.  He threw for 37,920 yards and 247 TDs during the regular season, adding seven rushing TDs.  He threw for four TDs and rushed for one TD during the playoffs.  He signed his 1986 Topps Rookie Card for $5.  Thanks, Boomer!

Mailed: 5-18-20
Received Back: 7-30-20
Turnaround Time: 73 Days

Keith Tkachuk

Keith Tkachuk made two All-Star teams during his 18-year NHL career.  He scored 208 goals and assisted on 219 goals.  Thanks, Keith!

Mailed: 7-2-20
Received Back: 7-30-20
Turnaround Time: 28 Days

Shawn Marion

Shawn Marion played in the NBA for 16 years, winning one Championship and making four All-Star teams.  "The Matrix" averaged 15.2 points and 8.7 rebounds per game.  Thanks, Shawn!

Mailed: 7-20-20
Received Back: 7-30-20
Turnaround Time: 10 Days

Bobby Hillin, Jr.

Bobby Hillin, Jr. once became the youngest driver to win a Winston Cup Series race.  He was a NASCAR racer during 17 years.  Thanks, Bobby!

Mailed: 6-19-20
Received Back: 7-30-20
Turnaround Time: 41 Days

Dickey Simpkins

Dickey Simpkins was a member of the Bulls during their second three-peat, as well as just before and just after.  He also played for the Warriors and the Hawks during his seven seasons in the NBA.  He averaged 4.2 points and 3.6 rebounds per game.  Thanks, Dickey!

Mailed: 7-20-20
Received Back: 7-27-20
Turnaround Time: 7 Days

Jose Cruz

Jose Cruz made two All-Star teams during his 19 years in MLB.  He played for the Cardinals, Astros, and Yankees.  He hit .284 with 2,251 hits and 1,077 RBI.  He signs for $3 per signature, and he signed his 1972 Topps Rookie Card and his 1974 Topps card here.  Thanks, Jose!

Mailed: 7-9-20
Received Back: 7-24-20
Turnaround Time: 15 Days

Dustin Hermanson

During his twelve-year MLB career, Dustin Hermanson won 73 games and saved 56 games, most of which were with the 2005 World Series Champion White Sox.  Thanks, Dustin!

Mailed: 7-6-20
Received Back: 7-23-20
Turnaround Time: 17 Days

Bob Tewksbury

Bob Tewksbury won 110 games during his 13 MLB seasons, making one All-Star team.  He spent the first year and a half of his MLB career with the Yankees.  Thanks, Bob!

Mailed: 7-1-20
Received Back: 7-22-20
Turnaround Time: 21 Days

Rafael Palmeiro

Rafael Palmeiro collected 569 Home Runs and 1,835 RBI during his 20-year MLB career.  He had 3,020 hits, made four All-Star teams, won three Gold Gloves, and collected two Silver Slugger awards.  Thanks, Rafael!

Mailed: 5-15-20
Received Back: 7-20-20
Turnaround Time: 66 Days