Monthly Failure Report: May 2023

No Response from May 2022:

Andy Moog
James Laurinaitis
Marc Bulger
R.A. Dickey
Edgardo Alfonzo
Steve Walsh
Tony Shalhoub

The Big Aristotle

Shaquille O'Neal, one of the all-time greats, signed four different rookie cards from 1992-93 basketball sets.  Thanks again, Shaq!

Mailed: 3-11-23
Received Back: 5-27-23
Turnaround Time: 77 Days

Bob Boone

Bob Boone won a World Series, made four All-Star teams, and earned seven Gold Gloves during his 19 MLB seasons.  He signed his 1973 Topps Rookie Card here.  Thanks, Bob!

Mailed: 5-15-23
Received Back: 5-26-23
Turnaround Time: 11 Days

Bubba Wallace

Bubba Wallace in notable for having been NASCAR's only full-time African American driver for a while, and he's won quite a few races as well, on several different circuits.  Thanks, Bubba!

Mailed: 3-6-23
Received Back: 5-22-23
Turnaround Time: 77 Days

Another one from Brooks

Here's another one from the great Brooks Robinson, this one being a league leaders card from the 1965 Topps set.  Thanks again, Brooks!

Mailed: 5-1-23
Received Back: 5-22-23
Turnaround Time: 21 Days

Corbin Bernsen

Known for his roles as Roger Dorn in Major League and Henry Spencer in Psych, Corbin Bernsen is a versatile and beloved actor.  Thanks, Corbin!

Mailed: 4-27-23
Received Back: 5-17-23
Turnaround Time: 20 Days

Phil Bourque

Phil Bourque, brother of Ray Bourque, won two Stanley Cups during his 12 NHL seasons.  He scored 88 goals and assisted on 111 goals during his regular season career.  Thanks, Phil!

Mailed: 3-20-23
Received Back: 5-17-23
Turnaround Time: 58 Days

Randy Jones

Randy Jones won 100 games during his ten MLB seasons, garnering a Cy Young Award, ERA Title, and two All-Star nods along the way.  Thanks, Randy!

Mailed: 3-20-23
Received Back: 5-17-23
Turnaround Time: 58 Days

Claude Osteen

A three-time All-Star and one-time World Series Champion, Claude Osteen compiled a 196-195 record across 18 MLB seasons.  He had a 3.30 ERA.  Thanks, Claude!

Mailed: 4-27-23
Received Back: 5-13-23
Turnaround Time: 16 Days

Dave Roberts

Dave Roberts played for four different teams during his ten MLB seasons.  He added a John 3:16 inscription on his 1974 Topps card.  Thanks, Dave!

Mailed: 4-24-23
Received Back: 5-8-23
Turnaround Time: 14 Days

Shane Greene

A one-time All-Star during his nine years in MLB, Shane Greene won 24 games and saved 67 games in a career bookended by stints with the Yankees.  Thanks, Shane!

Mailed: 3-6-23
Received Back: 5-8-23
Turnaround Time: 63 Days

Patrick Willis

Patrick Willis returned two of his eight regular season interceptions for TDs during his eight years in the NFL, adding a playoff interception to his resume as well.  He had 950 combined tackles during his career, making seven straight Pro Bowl teams and winning the Defensive Rookie of the Year Award in 2007.  Thanks, Patrick!

Mailed: 1-30-23
Received Back: 5-8-23
Turnaround Time: 98 Days

The Chicken

The San Diego Chicken, played by Ted Giannoulas, is in the Mascot Hall of Fame.  He appears at the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown as well.  Thanks, Ted!

Mailed: 4-24-23
Received Back: 5-8-23
Turnaround Time: 14 Days

Charles Oliver Hough

Here are two signed 1975 Topps cards from Charlie Hough, and a signed index card too!  Thanks, Charlie!

Mailed: 4-24-23
Received Back: 5-6-23
Turnaround Time: 12 Days

Rich Monteleone

Rich Monteleone was 24-17 with a 3.87 ERA during his ten-year career as a MLB reliever, pitching the first four seasons of the 90s for the Yankees.  After his playing career, he went on to coach.  Thanks, Rich!

Mailed: 4-24-23
Received Back: 5-5-23
Turnaround Time: 11 Days

Martin Pierre Brodeur

One of the greatest Goalies of all-time signed his 1990 Score Rookie Card for $10.  Thanks, Martin!

Mailed: 4-24-23
Received Back: 5-3-23
Turnaround Time: 9 Days

Gail Charles Goodrich Jr.

Gail Goodrich played for the Lakers, Suns, and Jazz during his 14-year Hall of Fame NBA career.  Thanks, Gail!

Mailed: 4-24-23
Received Back: 5-2-23
Turnaround Time: 8 Days