Top 10 For 2021

 

It was a slower than usual year this year, as I barely sent any requests out from June onward, but I did manage another 85 successful returns, bringing my all-time total over the last six years to 794!  This year's Top Ten list includes four spots for basketball, two for football, two for hockey, one for golf, and one that can either be filed as politics or baseball.  Looking forward to 2022!  Happy New Year!
10: Rudy Giuliani (Former NYC Mayor and Yankees Superfan)
9: Pete Carroll (Future HOFer and current Seahawks Coach)
8: Bobby Knight (Legendary basketball Coach)
7: Artis Gilmore (HOFer and Bulls great)
6: Annika Sorenstam (One of the greatest female golfers of all-time)
5: Scotty Bowman (One of the greatest hockey Coaches of all-time)
4: T.J. Watt (One of the best defensive players in the NFL)
3: Jerry Reinsdorf (Presided over the 1990s Bulls Dynasty)
2: Vince Carter (Future basketball HOFer)
1: Eric Lindros (Hockey HOFer)

Monthly Failure Report: December 2021

No Response from December 2020:

Eric Karros
Ramiro Mendoza
Ron Villone
George Foster

Juan Pierre

A World Series Champion in 2003 with the Marlins, Juan Pierre finished his 14-year MLB career with a .295 batting average and 614 stolen bases.  He played in 162 games for five straight seasons at one point.  He signed his 2000 Topps Chrome Traded Rookie Card for me and added a scripture verse.  Thanks, Juan!

Mailed: 12-8-21
Received Back: 12-29-21
Turnaround Time: 21 Days

Rudy Giuliani

This one was worth the long wait.  Rudy Giuliani transformed New York City during his tenure as Mayor, helping clean up the city and bring down crime rates.  He led the city through the 9-11 terrorist attack and its aftermath.  He was America's mayor and fixture behind home plate at Yankee Stadium.  Giuliani later ran for President and ended up serving in the Trump administration.  This is a pretty awesome return.  Thanks, Rudy!

Mailed: 1-31-20
Received Back: 12-28-21
Turnaround Time: 697 Days

Maury Wills

 

Maury Wills won three World Series and made seven All-Star teams during his 14-year MLB career.  He won an MVP and two Gold Gloves, and he stole 586 bases.  Thanks, Maury!

Mailed: 12-8-21
Received Back: 12-27-21
Turnaround Time: 19 Days

Leroy Kelly

Leroy Kelly rushed for 7,274 yards and 74 Touchdowns during his ten years with the Browns.  He caught 13 TD passes and threw for two more, returning three punts for TDs as well.  He also scored three postseason TDs (2 rushing, 1 receiving).  A Hall of Famer, Leroy won an NFL Championship and was named to six Pro Bowl teams.  Thanks, Leroy!

Mailed: 12-8-21
Received Back: 12-22-21
Turnaround Time: 14 Days

Bobby Richardson Again

Bobby Richardson is one of the best.  It's been a nearly three years since I last wrote to him, and this time I sent him a beat up old 1965 Topps card to sign.  He also signed the index card and signed and wrote a note for me on the back of a tract he sent, which tells about him leading Mickey Mantle to Christ very late in The Mick's life.  Just awesome all-around.  Thanks again, Bobby!

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