Monthly Failure Report: February 2022

No Response from February 2021:

C.J. Spiller
Chase Edmonds
Fernando Tatis, Jr.
Billy Ripken

Unsigned Return:

Jimmy Carter

Al Hrabosky

Al Hrabosky, AKA "The Mad Hungarian", won 64 games and saved 97 games during his 13-year MLB career, which he finished with a 3.10 ERA.  Thanks, Al!

Mailed: 2-7-22
Received Back: 2-24-22
Turnaround Time: 17 Days

Buck Martinez

Buck Martinez was a Major League catcher for 17 seasons.  He managed the Blue Jays for about a season and a half as well.  My personal streak of seven straight returns from seven different sports has come to an end.  Thanks, Buck!

Mailed: 2-7-22
Received Back: 2-15-22
Turnaround Time: 8 Days

Richard Lee Petty

Richard Petty is one of the greatest racers and signers, with 2 from the 1988 Maxx set and one from 1989 Maxx this time.  Thanks, Richard!

Mailed: 2-7-22
Received Back: 2-15-22
Turnaround Time: 8 Days

Poul Popiel

Poul Popiel was part of two WHA Championship teams, scoring 62 goals and assisting on 265 during six WHA seasons.  He also scored 13 goals and assisted on 41 during seven NHL seasons.  He sent me a packet with information about his career in addition to signing his 1970-71 Topps card.  Thanks, Poul!

Mailed: 2-1-22
Received Back: 2-14-22
Turnaround Time: 13 Days

Tiger Woods

Tiger Woods is arguably the greatest golfer of all-time, with 82 PGA wins (tied for most all-time), including 15 Majors.  This is one of my best returns of all-time, and well worth the wait.  Thanks, Tiger!

Mailed: 4-8-20
Received Back: 2-14-22
Turnaround Time: 677 Days

Mark Andrew Spitz

Mark Spitz won nine Olympic Gold Medals, including seven in 1972.  He also won a Silver medal, a Bronze medal, and plenty of victories and records in addition to Olympic glory.  Thanks, Mark!

Mailed: 2-1-22
Received Back: 2-14-22
Turnaround Time: 13 Days

Elisha Archie Manning

This was another one I found in the 25-cent bin at my local card shop, so I sent this 1978 Topps card off to get signed, and Archie delivered, just like he did in 1978, which was his first of two consecutive Pro Bowl seasons.  He also delivered with his sons Peyton and Eli, who won two Super Bowls each, making this a solid Super Bowl Sunday post.  Thanks, Archie!

Mailed: 1-5-22
Received Back: 2-12-22
Turnaround Time: 38 Days

Derek Lowe

Derek Lowe was a member of the 2004 World Series Champion Red Sox team, though he later joined the Yankees for part of the 2012 season.  He garnered 176 Wins and 86 Saves during his 17-year MLB career.  He signed his 1992 Bowman Rookie Card, which was issued five years before he appeared in a Major League game during the regular season.  Thanks, Derek!

Mailed: 1-21-22
Received Back: 2-12-22
Turnaround Time: 22 Days

James Calhoun

Best known for winning three National Championships with the UConn Huskies, Jim Calhoun signed a card and his St. Joseph business cards, from a small Division III school in Connecticut that he recently coached at and retired from.  Thanks, Jim!

Mailed: 1-8-22
Received Back: 2-9-22
Turnaround Time: 32 Days

Lee Roy Jenkins- I mean Jordan

A standout for Alabama during his college years, Lee Roy Jordan made five Pro Bowl teams as a Cowboys LB.  He signed this 1970 Topps card that I found at my local card shop in the 25-cent bin.  Thanks, Lee Roy!

Mailed: 1-5-22
Received Back: 2-5-22
Turnaround Time: 31 Days

Corbin Burnes

Corbin Burnes has a 23-11 record with a 3.39 ERA, 427 Strikeouts, and two Saves during his first four years with the Brewers.  In 2021, he made his first All-Star team before finishing the year 11-5 with a league-leading 2.43 ERA and 234 Strikeouts, netting him a Cy Young Award.  He signed his 2019 Topps Rookie Card.  Thanks, Corbin!

Mailed: 1-6-22
Received Back: 2-3-22
Turnaround Time: 28 Days

Dickie V

Hall of Famer Dickie V, baby!  The man, the myth, the legend.  Thanks, Dick!

Mailed: 1-8-22
Received Back: 2-1-22
Turnaround Time: 24 Days