Monthly Failure Report: September 2020

No Response from September 2019:
Jeff Fassero
Jeff Francoeur
Tony Womack
Jack Sikma
Alvin Kamara
Evan Engram
Jared Allen
LeRoy Butler
Ryan Leaf
Bill Clinton

Heath Shuler

Heath Shuler spent four seasons in the NFL, throwing for 3,691 yards and 15 touchdowns.  He also ran for a touchdown.  He later spent six years in Congress as a Representative for his district in North Carolina.  He was a Blue Dog Democrat who challenged Nancy Pelosi.  Thanks, Heath!

Mailed: 7-2-20
Received Back: 9-26-20
Turnaround Time: 86 Days

Rich Harden

Rich Harden won 59 games with a 3.76 ERA during nine MLB seasons.  Apparently, his middle name is Richard.  He shares a first and last name with NBA Superstar James Harden, as his 2002 Topps Rookie Card shows.  Thanks, Rich!

Mailed: 3-5-20
Received Back: 9-25-20
Turnaround Time: 204 Days

Aaron Laffey

Aaron Laffey won 26 games and saved one during his eight MLB seasons.  He spent part of the 2011 season with the Yankees.  Thanks, Aaron!

Mailed: 8-10-20
Received Back: 9-22-20
Turnaround Time: 43 Days

Robert Cousy

Bob Cousy played in the NBA for 14 seasons, 13 of which were with the Celtics.  He helped Boston win six NBA Championships, making the All-Star team in each of his 13 seasons with the team.  He won an MVP Award and was inducted into the Hall of Fame.  He averaged 18.4 points, 7.5 assists, and and 5.2 rebounds per game during his career in the regular season, as well as 18.5 points, 8.6 assists, and 5 rebounds per game during his playoff career.  Thanks, Bob!

Mailed: 9-11-20
Received Back: 9-19-20
Turnaround Time: 8 Days

Dmitri Khristich

Dmitri Khristich played in the NHL for twelve seasons, scoring 140 goals and assisting on 160 goals.  Thanks, Dmitri!

Mailed: 9-11-20
Received Back: 9-18-20
Turnaround Time: 7 Days

Haywood Jeffires

Haywood Jeffires caught 535 balls for 6,334 yards and 50 touchdowns during his ten NFL seasons.  He was named to three Pro Bowl teams.  Thanks, Haywood!

Mailed: 9-11-20
Received Back: 9-18-20
Turnaround Time: 7 Days

Robert Lilly

Bob Lilly is one of the greatest defensive forces of all-time.  He made eleven Pro Bowl teams in his 14 seasons with the Cowboys.  He won a Super Bowl, scored four touchdowns, and earned a spot in the Hall of Fame.  Thanks, Bob!

Mailed: 9-11-20
Received Back: 9-18-20
Turnaround Time: 7 Days

Dave Robinson

Dave Robinson played in the NFL for twelve seasons.  He won three NFL Championships, two Super Bowls, and was named to three Pro Bowl teams.  He was inducted into the Hall of Fame and signed a stamp and index card for $5.  Thanks, Dave!

Mailed: 9-11-20
Received Back: 9-18-20
Turnaround Time: 7 Days

Bryant Stith

Bryant Stith averaged 10.1 points and one steal per game during his ten NBA seasons.  Thanks, Bryant!

Mailed: 7-20-20
Received Back: 9-18-20
Turnaround Time: 60 Days

John Friesz

John Friesz spent ten seasons in the NFL and threw for 8,699 yards and 45 Touchdowns.  In his final season, with the Patriots in 2000, he was the backup QB behind Drew Bledsoe and ahead of Tom Brady.  The 1990 Score Rookie Card I sent him apparently got bent along the way.  He was nice enough to write a brief note letting me know that, sign it anyway, and add another signed 1990 Score Rookie Card in great condition.  Awesome.  Thanks, John!

Mailed: 8-24-20
Received Back: 9-15-20
Turnaround Time: 22 Days

Tippy Martinez

Tippy Martinez won 55 games and saved 115 games during his 14 MLB seasons, two and a half of which were with the Yankees.  He finished his career with a 3.45 ERA and worked almost exclusively as a reliever.  He had two World Series saves for the Orioles during their 1983 Championship season, which was also his lone All-Star campaign.  He signed his 1976 Topps Rookie Card.  Thanks, Tippy!

Mailed: 9-1-20
Received Back: 9-15-20
Turnaround Time: 14 Days

Ryno

I recently added another Ryne Sandberg 1983 Topps Rookie Card to my collection, so I decided to add another autographed Ryne Sandberg 1983 Topps Rookie Card to my collection instead.  I've sent to him several times over the past several years, so I sent him $10 this time instead of his usual $5 fee.  Thanks again, Ryne!

Mailed: 8-31-20
Received Back: 9-14-20
Turnaround Time: 14 Days

Brad Johnson

Brad Johnson threw for nearly 30,000 yards during his 15 years in the NFL.  He threw for 166 TDs, ran for eight, and caught one touchdown pass during the regular season.  In the postseason, he threw for 1,403 yards and 7 touchdowns and rushed for one TD as well.  He led the Buccaneers to a Super Bowl victory after the 2002 season, which was his second and final Pro Bowl season.  Thanks, Brad!

Mailed: 8-31-20
Received Back: 9-14-20
Turnaround Time: 14 Days

Brooks Calbert Robinson Jr.

Brooks Robinson is one of the best third basemen of all-time, and one of the best TTM signers of all-time.  Signatures on these vintage cards from the 1970 and 1974 Topps sets are well worth his $10 fee.  Thanks again, Brooks!

Mailed: 8-29-20
Received Back: 9-12-20
Turnaround Time: 14 Days

Cade McNown

Probably best known for his playing days at UCLA, Cade McNown threw for 3,111 yards and 16 TDs during two seasons with the Bears.  He also ran for three scores.  Thanks, Cade!

Mailed: 7-9-20
Received Back: 9-11-20
Turnaround Time: 64 Days

Ancient Mariner

Gaylord Perry won 314 games during his 22 MLB seasons, striking out 3,534 batters and compiling a 3.11 ERA.  He also won a postseason game and two Cy Young Awards.  He was named to five All-Star teams, inducted into the Hall of Fame, and played for the Yankees for one season.  He signed his 1962 Topps Rookie Card for $15.  Thanks, Gaylord!

Mailed: 9-1-20
Received Back: 9-11-20
Turnaround Time: 10 Days

Spike Owen

Spike Owen played in 13 MLB seasons, including one with the Yankees in 1993.  He compiled 1,211 hits.  Thanks, Spike!

Mailed: 8-24-20
Received Back: 9-3-20
Turnaround Time: 10 Days

Bobby Witt

Bobby Witt won 142 games over 16 MLB seasons.  He was a member of the 2001 World Series Champion Diamondbacks team.  His son is now a highly-regarded MLB prospect.  Thanks, Bobby!

Mailed: 8-24-20
Received Back: 9-1-20
Turnaround Time: 8 Days

Lin-Manuel Miranda

Topps made an Alexander Hamilton card for some reason.  I decided it was a great idea to ask Lin-Manuel Miranda, writer and star of In The Heights and Hamilton, to sign it for me.  My fellow Wesleyan University alum obliged.  This is pretty awesome.  Thanks, Lin!

Mailed: 8-10-20
Received Back: 8-31-20
Turnaround Time: 21 Days

Tim McCarver

Tim McCarver is a well-known sportscaster, but he also hit .271 across 21 MLB seasons, winning two World Series and making two All-Star teams.  He charged $10 for a signature on his 1962 Topps Rookie Card.  Thanks, Tim!

Mailed: 8-24-20
Received Back: 8-31-20
Turnaround Time: 7 Days

Art Howe

Art Howe sported a .260 batting average across eleven MLB seasons.  He led his teams to 1,129 regular season victories (and six wins in the playoffs) during his 14 years as a Manager.  Thanks, Art!

Mailed: 8-24-20
Received Back: 8-31-20
Turnaround Time: 7 Days