Monthly Failure Report: February 2021

No Response from February 2020:

Alex Trebek
Max Muncy

Mike Tauchman

Ahmad Rashad

Blake Treinen

Bruce Bochy

Dave Martinez

Joe Musgrove

Joe Torre

Matt Olson

Mike Yastrzemski

Paul Tagliabue

Scott Schebler

Bob Costas

Ken Hill

Ken Hill won 117 games across 14 MLB seasons, making one All-Star team, when he finished second in the NL Cy Young Award voting when he won 16 games during the strike-shortened 1994 season.  He also won two postseason games, and he signed one of his 1989 Rookie Cards for $3.  Thanks, Ken!

Mailed: 2-4-21
Received Back: 2-23-21
Turnaround Time: 19 Days

Cameron Brate

Cameron Brate is fresh off a Super Bowl victory and catching the Lombardi Trophy thrown to him from Tom Brady, who was on a different boat than he was during the ensuing celebration.  He's caught 223 passes for 2,438 yards and 29 TDs during his seven seasons with the Bucs.  He added 175 yards and a TD during the playoffs this past year.  Thanks, Cameron!

Mailed: 2-9-21
Received Back: 2-22-21
Turnaround Time: 13 Days

The Teacher

I sent one more to Hall of Famer Adrian Dantley since he's been signing lately, and he certainly did not disappoint, signing his 1981-82 Topps card and personalizing an index card as well.  Thanks, Adrian!

Mailed: 2-9-21
Received Back: 2-20-21
Turnaround Time: 11 Days

Spaceman

Bill Lee is a character.  Nicknamed "Spaceman", he won 119 games across 14 MLB seasons.  He often inscribes his signature with the year and his location, "Earth."  Thanks, Bill!

Mailed: 2-4-21
Received Back: 2-17-21
Turnaround Time: 13 Days

Kyle Brady

Kyle Brady played Tight End in the NFL for 13 seasons, catching 343 passes for 3,519 yards and 25 TDs.  He also had one touchdown catch in the playoffs.  Thanks, Kyle!

Mailed: 1-30-21
Received Back: 2-16-21
Turnaround Time: 17 Days

Bobby Hebert

Bobby Hebert made one Pro Bowl team during his eleven NFL seasons.  The "Cajun Cannon" passed for 21,683 yards and 135 TDs during the regular season, adding a rushing TD and receiving TD as well.  He passed for three TDs in postseason play.  Thanks, Bobby!

Mailed: 1-30-21
Received Back: 2-10-21
Turnaround Time: 11 Days

Artis Gilmore

Artis Gilmore played 17 years in the ABA and NBA, averaging 18.8 points, 12.3 rebounds, and 2.4 blocks per game.  An eleven-time All-Star, Gilmore won an ABA Championship as well as a Rookie of the Year Award.  He earned a spot in the Hall of Fame.  For $10, he signed the card I sent him, the letter I sent him, and an index card.  Thanks, Artis!

Mailed: 1-30-21
Received Back: 2-6-21
Turnaround Time: 7 Days

Jim Nettles

Jim Nettles played in MLB during six seasons.  He is the brother of Graig Nettles.  Thanks, Jim!

Mailed: 1-30-21
Received Back: 2-6-21
Turnaround Time: 7 Days

Troy Percival

Troy Percival played in MLB for 14 seasons, saving 358 games and winning 35 games.  He won a World Series and made four All-Star teams.  Thanks, Troy!

Mailed: 10-10-20
Received Back: 2-1-21
Turnaround Time:  114 Days