Monthly Failure Report: January 2023

No Response from January 2022:

Chris Slade
George Seifert
Ed McCaffrey

Randall Cunningham

Randall Cunningham threw for 29,979 yards and 207 TDs across 16 NFL seasons, adding 4,928 yards and 35 TDs on the ground.  The four-time Pro Bowler also threw for 12 TDs and ran for two more during the playoffs.  He signed his 1987 Topps Rookie Card for $10, though it appears his fee has increased going forward.  Thanks, Randall!

Mailed: 10-26-22
Received Back: 1-30-23
Turnaround Time: 96 Days

Michael Eruzione

Since he doesn't have too many cards, this may technically be a Rookie Card of Mike Eruzione of 1980 Olympic Hockey Gold Medal fame.  Thanks, Mike!

Mailed: 1-5-23
Received Back: 1-27-23
Turnaround Time: 22 Days

Stephen Dennis Atwater

Here's a Hall of Fame Rookie Card return from one of the all-time great Safeties, two-time Champion Steve Atwater.  Thanks, Steve!

Mailed: 1-9-23
Received Back: 1-27-23
Turnaround Time: 18 Days

Bobby Hansen

During his ninth and final NBA season, Bobby Hansen earned a ring as a part of the 1992 NBA Champion Chicago Bulls.  Thanks, Bobby!

Mailed: 1-12-23
Received Back: 1-24-23
Turnaround Time: 12 Days

Mr. Spitz

Mark Spitz won seven gold medals at the 1972 Olympics.  He finished his Olympic career with nine gold medals and eleven medals overall.  Thanks, Mark!

Mailed: 1-12-23
Received Back: 1-23-23
Turnaround Time: 11 Days

Darryl Williams

A one-time Pro Bowler, the NFL career of Darryl Williams included four pick-sixes.  Thanks, Darryl!

Mailed: 1-12-23
Received Back: 1-23-23
Turnaround Time: 11 Days

Randol Choate

Randy Choate's MLB career began with the 2000 World Series Champion Yankees and ended with the 2015 Cardinals.  Thanks, Randy!

Mailed: 1-12-23
Received Back: 1-23-23
Turnaround Time: 11 Days

Herman Edwards

 

Herman Edwards played in the NFL for ten years and coached in the NFL for eight years.  He signed his 1978 Topps Rookie Card here.  Thanks, Herm!

Mailed: 12-30-22
Received Back: 1-21-23
Turnaround Time: 22 Days

Charlie Ward Jr.

Pictured here on one of his football rookie cards, Charlie Ward is best known as a basketball player.  Thanks, Charlie!

Mailed: 1-5-23
Received Back: 1-21-23
Turnaround Time: 16 Days

Anthony Michael Volpe

I decided that getting one more of these back from one of the top Yankees prospects, Anthony Volpe, while he's signing, and before he potentially makes it big, was a wise decision.  Thanks again, Anthony!

Mailed: 1-6-23
Received Back: 1-14-23
Turnaround Time: 8 Days

William Nathaniel Showalter

Here's a return from former Yankees Managers and the current Manager of the Mets, Buck Showalter, which is the first return of 2023 that was also sent out in the same year.  Thanks, Buck!

Mailed: 1-5-23
Received Back: 1-14-23
Turnaround Time: 9 Days

LuBara Dixon Simpkins

A three-time NBA Champion with the 90s Bulls, Dickey Simpkins is the first basketball return of 2023.  Thanks, Dickey!

Mailed: 12-30-22
Received Back: 1-13-23
Turnaround Time: 14 Days

Dick Gossage

Here's a nice vintage signed card from a Hall of Famer, with Rich "Goose" Gossage signing his 1978 Topps card.  Thanks again, Goose!

Mailed: 12-27-22
Received Back: 1-11-23
Turnaround Time: 15 Days

Amon-Ra St. Brown

Amon-Ra St. Brown had 90 receptions for 912 during his rookie season, five of which were TDs, in addition to one rushing TD.  In his second season, which he just completed, he finished with 106 receptions for 1,161 yards and six TDs.  He has a good chance to be one of the league's best receivers for a long time.  Thanks, Amon-Ra!

Mailed: 12-27-22
Received Back: 1-10-23
Turnaround Time: 14 Days

Steven Grogan

A long-time Patriots QB, Steve Grogan signed his 1976 Topps Rookie Card here.  Thanks, Steve!

Mailed: 11-7-22
Received Back: 1-10-23
Turnaround Time: 64 Days

Jay Leno

Here's the first non-sports return of the year, and it comes courtesy of the great Comedian and Television Host Jay Leno.  It's good to see him doing well after a rough day in his garage a few months back.  Thanks, Jay!

Mailed: 8-24-22
Received Back: 1-9-23
Turnaround Time: 138 Days

Drew Pearson

Hall of Famer Drew Pearson was a Cowboys WR for eleven seasons, catching 489 passes for 7,822 yards and 48 TDs.  He also passed for three TDs and recovered two fumbles for TDs.  The three-time Pro Bowler also scored eight TDs in the playoffs, helping the Cowboys win a Super Bowl to finish off the 1977 season.  He signed his 1975 Topps Rookie Card (and added two more signatures!) for $20.  Thanks, Drew!

Mailed: 11-7-22
Received Back: 1-9-23
Turnaround Time: 63 Days

Josh Palmer

With one game remaining in the season, Josh Palmer has 730 receiving yards and three TD catches on the year.  Last year, in his rookie season, he finished with 353 receiving yards and four TD catches.  Thanks, Josh!

Mailed: 5-12-22
Received Back: 1-7-23
Turnaround Time: 240 Days

Lawrence Robert Bowa

A solid player, coach, and manager during his baseball career, Larry Bowa signed three Topps cards from the 70s showing him with the Phillies and a 1984 Donruss card showing him with the Cubs.  Thanks, Larry!

Mailed: 12-30-22
Received Back: 1-6-23
Turnaround Time: 7 Days

World Champion Brooks Robinson

 

The first Hall of Fame return of 2023 comes from none other than Brooks Robinson.  I added a $5 donation, which was well worth his signature on this 1967 Topps card.  Thanks, Brooks!

Mailed: 12-27-22
Received Back: 1-6-23
Turnaround Time: 10 Days

Tony Volpe

The 21-year-old Yankees prospect has the honor of being my first return of 2023.  I expect to see Anthony Volpe in the Bronx soon, perhaps as early as this season.  Thanks, Anthony!

Mailed: 12-27-22
Received Back: 1-5-23
Turnaround Time: 9 Days