Royce Oliver Lewis

Royce Lewis has hit .307 across his first two MLB seasons, hitting 17 home runs in 257 at bats.  He has a bright future ahead.  Thanks, Royce!

Mailed: 11-13-23
Received Back: 11-30-23
Turnaround Time: 17 Days

Reuben Droughns

 

Reuben Droughns won a Super Bowl with the Giants.  During his eight-year NFL career, he twice ran for over 1,200 yards in a season, finishing his career with 3,602 rushing yards, 19 rushing TDs, 989 receiving yards, and 6 receiving TDs.  Thanks, Reuben!

Mailed: 3-23-23
Received Back: 11-29-23
Turnaround Time: 251 Days

Monthly Failure Report: November 2023

No Response from November 2022:

Kevin Love
Matt Adams

Mickey Stanley

One-time World Series Champion and four-time Gold Glove Award Winner Mickey Stanley signed his 1966 Topps Rookie Card and his 1969 Topps card.  Stanley spent his entire 15-year MLB career with the Tigers, hitting .248 and driving in 500 runs.  Thanks, Mickey!

Mailed: 8-15-23
Received Back: 11-27-23
Turnaround Time: 104 Days

Happy Thanksgiving

Even though the Yankees didn't make the playoffs this year, I'm thankful that I live close enough to the city to be able to get to at least a few games each year, and for the third time in my life, I made the trek to Cooperstown earlier this Fall.  Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!

Paul Douglas Collins

Here's a signed 1974 Topps Rookie Card from former NBA Player and Coach Doug Collins.  Thanks, Doug!

Mailed: 11-4-23
Received Back: 11-20-23
Turnaround Time: 16 Days

Al Worthington

Al Worthington won 75 games and saved 111 games during his 14 MLB seasons.  A World Series Champion with the 1954 Giants, he played for five different teams.  He signed the 1958 Topps card that I sent, as well as a photo and an article that he added.  He also added a letter and a tract about Jesus.  Thanks, Al!

Mailed: 11-4-23
Received Back: 11-17-23
Turnaround Time: 13 Days

Kurt Busch

Kurt Busch was named one of the NASCAR's 75 Greatest Drivers earlier this year.  He was the 2004 NASCAR Cup Series Champion, and he won the Daytona 500 in 2017.  He has won 43 races across three different NASCAR series.  Thanks, Kurt!

Mailed: 8-8-23
Received Back: 11-13-23
Turnaround Time: 97 Days

Eric Gagne

Eric Gagne won 33 games and saved 187 games during his ten MLB seasons.  A three-time All-Star and one-time World Series Champion, he won the 2003 NL Cy Young Award when he saved 55 games with a 1.20 ERA.  His 55 saves were part of a record 84 straight saves without a single blown save, a streak that began in 2002 and ended in 2004.  Thanks, Eric!

Mailed: 9-25-23
Received Back: 11-10-23
Turnaround Time: 46 Days

Tek

Here are four cards from former Red Sox Catcher (and current Red Sox Coach) Jason Varitek.  Thanks, Jason!

Mailed: 2-21-23
Received Back: 11-1-23
Turnaround Time: 253 Days