Monthly Failure Report: March 2021

No Response from March 2020:

Willie Randolph
Andy Stankiewicz

Annika Sorenstam

Annika Sorenstam is one of the best female golfers in history.  She won 72 LPGA events, including ten Majors, earning a spot in the World Golf Hall of Fame.  Thanks, Annika!

Mailed: 2-9-21
Received Back: 3-29-21
Turnaround Time: 48 Days

Chad Curtis

Chad Curtis played in ten MLB seasons, winning two World Series with the Yankees (1998, 1999).  He hit 101 home runs and stole 212 bases.  He is perhaps best remembered for his two-HR game in Game 3 of the 1999 World Series, which included a walk-off home run and an abrupt interview with Jim Gray.  Thanks, Chad!

Mailed: 3-13-21
Received Back: 3-25-21
Turnaround Time: 12 Days

Chad Cordero

Chad Cordero played in MLB for seven seasons, making one All-Star team, when he saved 47 games for the Nationals in 2005.  He won 20 games and saved 128 games, sporting a career ERA of 2.89.  Thanks, Chad!

Mailed: 3-13-21
Received Back: 3-24-21
Turnaround Time: 11 Days

Marc Rzepczynski

Marc Rzepczynski played for seven teams across his ten MLB seasons, winning a World Series with the Cardinals in 2011.  He won 14 games and saved two while compiling a 3.89 career ERA.  Thanks, Marc!

Mailed: 3-1-21
Received Back: 3-22-21
Turnaround Time: 21 Days

Anthony Volpe

Anthony Volpe was drafted by the New York Yankees in the first round of the 2019 draft.  He hopes to make an impact in the Bronx in the near future.  Thanks, Anthony!

Mailed: 2-6-21
Received Back: 3-22-21
Turnaround Time: 44 Days

Nicholas Solak

Nick Solak has hit .277 with seven home runs, 40 RBI, and nine stolen bases during his first two MLB seasons.  Thanks, Nick!

Mailed: 2-9-21
Received Back: 3-22-21
Turnaround Time: 41 Days

Jimmy Horton

Jimmy Horton is a former NASCAR driver who is still a current dirt modified racer.  He signed two of his 1988 Maxx Rookie Cards.  Thanks, Jimmy!

Mailed: 3-13-21
Received Back: 3-22-21
Turnaround Time: 9 Days

Todd Zeile

Todd Zeile played in MLB for 16 seasons, batting .265 with 2,004 hits, 253 home runs, and 1,110 RBI.  He played for eleven different teams, including the Cardinals, Mets, and Yankees.  Thanks, Todd!

Mailed: 12-8-20
Received Back: 3-22-21
Turnaround Time: 104 Days

Bonnie Blair

One of the all-time great Olympians and speed skaters, Bonnie Blair won five gold medals and one bronze medal for the United States.  Not a bad return on Winter's final day.  Thanks, Bonnie!

Mailed: 2-16-21
Received Back: 3-19-21
Turnaround Time: 31 Days

John Bucyk

John Bucyk played in the NHL for 23 seasons, scoring 545 goals and assisting on 794 goals.  He played for the Bruins for 21 seasons, earned a spot in the Hall of Fame, and was part of two Stanley Cup Championship teams.  Thanks, John!

Mailed: 3-1-21
Received Back: 3-18-21
Turnaround Time: 17 Days

Rod Brind'Amour

Current Carolina Hurricanes Head Coach Rod Brind'amour played in 20 NHL seasons, spanning four decades, as he made the 1989-90 All-Rookie First Team and retired after the 2009-10 season.  He scored 452 goals and assisted on 732 others.  He won one Stanley Cup and two Selke Trophies.  Thanks, Rod!

Mailed: 2-9-21
Received Back: 3-16-21
Turnaround Time: 35 Days

Kevin Dyson

Kevin Dyson had 178 receptions for 2,325 yards and 18 TDs during his six years in the NFL.  He is perhaps best known for his part in the "Music City Miracle" on January 8, 2000, when he scored the winning TD on a desperation lateral from Frank Wycheck at the end of a playoff game against the Buffalo Bills.  Thanks, Kevin!

Mailed: 3-1-21
Received Back: 3-15-21
Turnaround Time: 14 Days

Happy Pi Day from Pi-ton Manning

I wrote to Peyton Manning one more time, and one of the greatest QBs of all-time did not disappoint.  Thanks, Peyton!

Mailed: 3-1-21
Received Back: 3-13-21
Turnaround Time: 12 Days

Vinsanity

Vince Carter retired after last season, his record 22nd season in the NBA.  He averaged 16.7 points per game during his career, making eight All-Star teams and winning the 1998-99 Rookie of the Year Award.  The future Hall of Famer signed a card from his rookie year for me.  Thanks, Vince!

Mailed: 4-20-20
Received Back: 3-11-21
Turnaround Time: 325 Days

Scotty Bowman

Scotty Bowman won a record 1,248 games in the regular season and 223 in the playoffs.  He coached his teams to nine Stanley Cups and is widely regarded as one of the best coaches of all time.  He earned a spot in the Hall of Fame and signed his 1974-75 Topps Rookie Card for me.  Thanks, Scotty!

Mailed: 3-1-21
Received Back: 3-9-21
Turnaround Time: 8 Days

Emerson Boozer

Emerson Boozer was part of the legendary Super Bowl Championship team for the New York Jets.  He also won an AFL Championship and made two Pro Bowl teams.  He rushed for 5,135 yards during his ten seasons with the Jets, scoring 52 TDs on the ground and another twelve through the air, as well as one on a kickoff return.  Thanks, Emerson!

Mailed: 3-1-21
Received Back: 3-8-21
Turnaround Time: 7 Days

Tim Dwight

Tim Dwight was primarily a returns specialist during his ten NFL seasons.  He returned three punts and two kickoffs for touchdowns during the regular season, adding a kickoff return for a postseason TD.  He also had 19 receiving TDs and three rushing TDs.  Thanks, Tim!

Mailed: 2-16-21
Received Back: 3-8-21
Turnaround Time: 20 Days

Randy Choate

Randy Choate won 16 games and saved seven games during his 15 MLB seasons.  He appeared in 672 games as a relief pitcher and was part of the 2000 World Series Championship team for the New York Yankees.  He finished his career with a 3.90 ERA.  Thanks, Randy!

Mailed: 2-16-21
Received Back: 3-8-21
Turnaround Time: 20 Days

Darrell Evans

Darrell Evans hit 414 home runs and had 1,354 RBI during his 21-year MLB career.  He earned one World Series ring and two All-Star nods.  Thanks, Darrell!

Mailed: 12-16-20
Received Back: 3-8-21
Turnaround Time: 82 Days

Mickey Rivers

"Mick the Quick" won two World Series and made one All-Star team roster, all with the Yankees, during his 15-year MLB career.  He started his career with the Angels and ended it with the Rangers.  Rivers hit .295 with 61 home runs and 499 RBI.  He also stole 267 bases.  He hit .308 during the playoffs.  He signed his 1972 Topps Rookie Card for $5.  Thanks, Mickey!

Mailed: 2-19-21
Received Back: 3-5-21
Turnaround Time: 14 Days

Jose Tabata

Jose Tabata was a Yankees minor leaguer before breaking into the big leagues with the Pirates, where he played for six years.  He finished his career with a .275 batting average, 17 home runs, 126 RBI, and 47 stolen bases.  Thanks, Jose!

Mailed: 12-16-20
Received Back: 3-2-21
Turnaround Time: 76 Days

Mike Tomczak

Mike Tomczak won one Super Bowl and threw for 16,079 yards and 88 TDs over his 15-year career.  He also ran for nine regular season touchdowns and threw two TD passes in the playoffs.  Thanks, Mike!

Mailed: 1-30-21
Received Back: 3-1-21
Turnaround Time: 30 Days

Lake Speed

Lake Speed had one career NASCAR win in 402 starts.  He included a Christian tract as well.  Thanks, Lake!

Mailed: 2-9-21
Received Back: 3-1-21
Turnaround Time: 20 Days

Kirk Hinrich

Kirk Hinrich played in the NBA for 13 years, predominantly with the Chicago Bulls.  He averaged 10.9 points, 4.8 assists, and 1.1 steals per game.  He also averaged 1.3 three-pointers made per game.  He signed his rookie card from the legendary 2003-04 Topps set.  Thanks, Kirk!

Mailed: 2-16-21
Received Back: 3-1-21
Turnaround Time: 13 Days

T.J. Watt

T.J. Watt has made three Pro Bowls in his first four seasons in the league.  He's the brother of another Defensive standout, J.J. Watt.  T.J. led the league in sacks last year with 15 and has 49.5 sacks, four interceptions, and 17 forced fumbles in his first four years in the NFL.  Thanks, T.J.!

Mailed: 9-24-20
Received Back: 3-1-21
Turnaround Time: 158 Days