Monthly Failure Report: April 2022

No Response from April 2021:

Lance Johnson
Cito Gaston

Unsigned Return:

Randy Brown

 

Mickey Lolich

 

Mickey Lolich won 217 regular season games during his 16 MLB seasons.  A three-time All-Star, he was named MVP of the 1968 World Series, in which he led the Tigers to victory by winning three games and blasting a home run.  He signed his 1964 Topps Rookie Card for $20.  It may sound a bit steep for someone who isn't in the Hall of Fame, but there's a case to made that he belongs there, and he donates the money to charity.  Thanks, Mickey!

Mailed: 4-14-22
Received Back: 4-27-22
Turnaround Time: 13 Days

Robert Lee Parish

Robert Parish played more NBA games than anyone else, though he is best know as a member of the Boston Celtics.  He signed two Celtics card and one from his time with the Hornets.  Thanks again, Robert!

Mailed: 4-14-22
Received Back: 4-27-22
Turnaround Time: 13 Days

Elroy Face

Roy Face was a longtime stellar reliever for the Pirates.  He signed his 1957 Topps card here.  Thanks again, Roy!

Mailed: 4-18-22
Received Back: 4-26-22
Turnaround Time: 8 Days

Len Wilkens

Lenny Wilkens remains a reliable signer through the mail, following his stellar NBA career as both a player and a coach.  Wilkens has a spot in the Hall of Fame.  Thanks again, Lenny!

Mailed: 4-16-22
Received Back: 4-26-22
Turnaround Time: 10 Days

D'Angelo Jimenez

D'Angelo Jimenez began his career as part of the eventual World Series Champion 1999 Yankees team.  He played in eight MLB seaons, hitting .263 with 36 HR and 228 RBI.  Thanks, D'Angelo!

Mailed: 4-16-22
Received Back: 4-25-22
Turnaround Time: 9 Days

George Foster

George Foster put together a spectacular 18-year MLB career, most notably as part of the Big Red Machine of the 1970s.  He won two World Series and one MVP Award, and he was named an All-Star five times.  Foster finished his career with a .274 batting average with 348 HR and 1239 RBI.  He signed his 1972 Topps second year card for $10.  Thanks, George!

Mailed: 4-14-22
Received Back: 4-23-22
Turnaround Time: 9 Days

Anthony Dorsett

Tony Dorsett signs through the mail for $10, and he signed this card for me from the 1978 Topps set, which is technically a rookie card (although not THE rookie card) of the Hall of Fame Cowboys RB.  Thanks, Tony!

Mailed: 4-16-22
Received Back: 4-23-22
Turnaround Time: 7 Days

Cooz

Bob Cousy remains one of the best signers, just as he was one of the best players in the early days of the NBA.  Thanks again, Bob!

Mailed: 4-14-22
Received Back: 4-20-22
Turnaround Time: 6 Days

Robert Lewis Lilly

I found this 1975 Topps card of Bob Lilly in the 25-cent box at my local card shop, and he was nice enough to sign it for me, even adding the HOF 80 inscription.  Thanks, Bob!

Mailed: 4-11-22
Received Back: 4-19-22
Turnaround Time: 18 Days

Shaq Daddy

Shaquille O'Neal is among the greatest basketball players of all-time.  He won four championships, an MVP award, and two scoring titles during his 19 NBA seasons.  He averaged 23.7 points, 10.9 rebounds, and 2.3 blocks per game.  Thanks, Shaq!

Mailed: 2-15-22
Received Back: 4-18-22
Turnaround Time: 62 Days

Jeff Fassero

Jeff Fassero won 121 games during his 16-year MLB career.  He played for nine different teams on the Major League level, worked as both a starter and reliever, and compiled a 4.11 ERA.  Thanks, Jeff!

Mailed: 4-1-22
Received Back: 4-18-22
Turnaround Time: 17 Days

Orlando Cepeda

Orlando Cepeda hit 379 Home Runs and compiled 1,365 RBI during his Hall of Fame career.  An All-Star in seven of his 17 seasons, he was the NL Rookie of the Year and 1958 and helped the Cardinals win the 1967 World Series with his NL MVP season.  He signed this 1963 Topps card for $10.  Thanks, Orlando!

Mailed: 3-30-22
Received Back: 4-8-22
Turnaround Time: 9 Days

Kenneth Schrader

Ken Schrader was a great driver for a very long time, and he was nice enough to sign these two through the mail for me, both from the 1988 Maxx set.  Thanks, Ken!

Mailed: 2-7-22
Received Back: 4-4-22
Turnaround Time: 56 Days