James Stewart's eight NFL seasons included two campaigns over 1,000 rushing yards, both of which were with the Lions. Thanks, James!
One additional note about the blog is that (barring unsigned returns) there may not be another Monthly Failure Report until December, as I sent out very few requests from May through November of last year, and there are no outstanding requests that were sent during that time.
Mailed: 4-18-22
Received Back: 5-31-22
Turnaround Time: 43 Days
Hall of Famer DB Steve Atwater is a reliable TTM signer. He signed his 1989 Pro Set Rookie Card here. Thanks, Steve!
Mailed: 4-16-22
Received Back: 5-27-22
Turnaround Time: 41 Days
Alex Delvecchio played for the Red Wings for 24 years, winning three Stanley Cups and making two All-Star teams. He earned a spot in the Hall of Fame, finishing his career with 456 Goals and 825 Assists. After his playing career, he took on the roles of Coach and GM for the Red Wings. He signed this 1973 Topps card and a piece of paper for $10. Thanks, Alex!
Mailed: 5-16-22
Received Back: 5-26-22
Turnaround Time: 10 Days
Drew Brees was named to 13 Pro Bowl teams during his 20-year career. He won a Super Bowl and passed for 80,358 yards and 571 TDs during the regular season, adding 25 rushing TDs and one receiving TD. During the playoffs, he passed for 5,366 yards and 37 TDs. This is an awesome return. Thanks, Drew!
Mailed: 4-22-22
Received Back: 5-21-22
Turnaround Time: 29 Days
Charlie Hough threw the first pitch, recorded the first strikeout, and earned the first win in Marlins history. The knuckleballer was 45 years old at the time. I had never seen this card, commemorating that day in 1993, so I sent it to him and asked him to sign it. Thanks, Charlie!
Mailed: 5-12-22
Received Back: 5-20-22
Turnaround Time: 8 Days
Danny Noonan played most of his six seasons with the Cowboys. He won one Super Bowl and scored one regular season touchdown on an interception return. He also had 15 sacks during his career, which is significantly less than he would get in a season when I regularly played as him on Defense in Tecmo Super Bowl. Thanks, Danny!
Mailed: 4-18-22
Received Back: 5-19-22
Turnaround Time: 31 Days
Jim Perry won 215 games during his 17-year MLB career, which he finished with a Cy Young Award and a 3.45 ERA. He signed his 1964 Topps card for $5. Thanks, Jim!
Mailed: 5-3-22
Received Back: 5-16-22
Turnaround Time: 13 Days
John Halama won 56 games during his nine-year MLB career. He pitched for seven different teams and sported a 4.65 ERA. Thanks, John!
Mailed: 3-28-22
Received Back: 5-11-22
Turnaround Time: 44 Days
Martin Brodeur is one of the greatest NHL Goalies of all-time. He won three Stanley Cups during his 22-year NHL career, which consisted of 21 seasons in net for the Devils and a final season for the Blues. He earned his spot in the Hall of Fame and signed his 1990 Score Rookie Card for $10. Thanks, Martin!
Mailed: 5-2-22
Received Back: 5-11-22
Turnaround Time: 9 Days
It would be silly if I came across a 1973 Topps Rookie Card of Hall of Famer Rich "Goose" Gossage and didn't ask him to sign it. Thanks again, Goose!
Mailed: 4-18-22
Received Back: 5-3-22
Turnaround Time: 15 Days
Olaf Kolzig played 16 of his 17 NHL seasons in goal for the Washington Capitals. He spent his final season with the Tampa Bay Lighting. He made one All-Star team. Thanks, Olie!
Mailed: 4-18-22
Received Back: 5-2-22
Turnaround Time: 14 Days
Here's an exciting return from Puerto Rico, courtesy of two-time MVP Juan Gonzalez, in which he signed three of his 1990 Rookie Cards: Topps, Bowman, and the famous Donruss reverse negative error. Thanks, Juan!
Mailed: 4-18-22
Received Back: 4-30-22
Turnaround Time: 12 Days
Jack McKeon managed in MLB during five different decades. He also managed five different teams, winning one World Series with the Florida Marlins. Thanks, Jack!
Mailed: 4-18-22
Received Back: 4-28-22
Turnaround Time: 10 Days
Dennis Eckersley has been signing through the mail for $10, so I sent him the other 1976 Topps Rookie Card of him that I had. Thanks again, Dennis!
Mailed: 4-18-22
Received Back: 4-27-22
Turnaround Time: 9 Days
