Top 10 For 2023

I sent out a solid number of requests this year, managing 195 successful returns, bringing my all-time total over the last eight years to 1141!  This year's Top Ten list includes three non-sport returns and zero basketball returns for the second year in a row, instead consisting of two baseball, two football, one bowling, one tennis, and one cycling return.  Looking forward to 2024!  Happy New Year!
10: Anthony Volpe (Followed by a solid 20/20 year for the rookie Shortstop in the Bronx)
9: Pete Weber (Who do you think you are?  I am!)
8: Corbin Bernsen (I classify this more as a Psych return than a baseball return)
7: Zach Thomas (They finally let the LB I met during his rookie year into the Hall of Fame)
6: Drew Pearson (Cowboys legend and Hall of Famer)
5: Bobby Richardson (He's signed for me before, but I got him on his rookie card this year)
4: Billie Jean King (One of the greatest female tennis players of all-time)
3: Seth MacFarlane (Creator of Family Guy and legendary voice actor)
2: Dan Castellaneta (His signature on a card with Michael Jordan and Bart Simpson is very 90s)
1: Lance Armstrong (I mean, he still kind of won 7 straight Tour de France with one testicle...)

Monthly Failure Report: December 2023

No Response from December 2022:

David Montgomery
Russell Maryland

Ronald Ames Guidry

Here's a nice one from Ron Guidry, who signed his 1977 Topps card.  Thanks, Gator!

Mailed: 11-9-23
Received Back: 12-28-23
Turnaround Time: 49 Days

Bill Sims

Billy Sims signed his 1981 Topps Rookie Card and added a 1980 Rookie of the Year inscription.  Thanks, Billy!

Mailed: 9-25-23
Received Back: 12-26-23
Turnaround Time: 92 Days

Brandon Stokley

A three-time Super Bowl Champion, Brandon Stokley had 5,339 receiving yards and 39 TDs during his 15 NFL seasons.  Thanks, Brandon!

Mailed: 11-13-23
Received Back: 12-11-23
Turnaround Time: 28 Days

Chase Edmonds

In his sixth year in the league, Chase Edmonds has 17 career TDs, nearly 2,000 rushing yards, and over 1,000 receiving yards.  Thanks, Chase!

Mailed: 9-7-23
Received Back: 12-11-23
Turnaround Time: 95 Days

Landon Timothy Donovan

Retired now, Landon Donovan is arguably the greatest American soccer player of all-time.  Thanks, Landon!

Mailed: 6-6-22
Received Back: 12-11-23
Turnaround Time: 553 Days

Billie Jean King

Tennis Hall of Famer Billie Jean King is one of the all-time greats of Women's Tennis.  She won 39 total Grand Slam titles.  Thanks, Billie!

Mailed: 10-23-23
Received Back: 12-7-23
Turnaround Time: 45 Days

Eddie Johnson

A one-time Sixth Man of the Year, Eddie Johnson averaged 16 points per game across 17 NBA seasons.  He signed his 1986 Fleer Rookie Card here.  Thanks, Eddie!

Mailed: 9-11-23
Received Back: 12-7-23
Turnaround Time: 87 Days

Brevin Knight

During his 12 NBA seasons, Brevin Knight played for nine different teams, averaging 7.3 points, 6.1 assists, and 1.7 steals per game.  Thanks, Brevin!

Mailed: 5-22-23
Received Back: 12-6-23
Turnaround Time: 198 Days

Eric Serge Gagne

I figured I'd send him one more while he's signing.  Here's a 1999 Fleer Tradition Update card signed by star closer Eric Gagne.  Thanks, Eric!

Mailed: 11-13-23
Received Back: 12-5-23
Turnaround Time: 22 Days

Marty Brodeur

It's always worth $10 to get a 1990 Score Rookie Card of Martin Brodeur signed.  Thanks, Martin!

Mailed: 11-13-23
Received Back: 12-4-23
Turnaround Time: 21 Days

Cody Bellinger's Dad

Here's a signed Rookie Card from Clay Bellinger, who has two World Series rings, as part of the 1999 and 2000 Yankees.  Thanks, Clay!

Mailed: 11-8-23
Received Back: 12-4-23
Turnaround Time: 26 Days

Richard "Goose" Gossage

Here's a great Hall of Fame return from Goose Gossage, who signed his card from the 1978 Topps set.  Thanks, Goose!

Mailed: 11-8-23
Received Back: 12-2-23
Turnaround Time: 24 Days

Senator Bill Bradley

A former United States Senator and a member of the 1964 United States Basketball Team that won Gold in the Tokyo Olympics, Basketball Hall of Famer Bill Bradley won two NBA Championships and made one All-Star team.  He averaged 12.4 points per game during his ten years with the Knicks.  Thanks, Bill!

Mailed: 9-6-22
Received Back: 11-30-23
Turnaround Time: 450 Days