Monthly Failure Report: November 2024

No Response From October 2023:

Eric Lindros

Unsigned Return:

Mario Lemieux

Steve Grogan Rookie

Here's a nice return from Steve Grogan, who looks a lot older than 23 years old on his 1976 Topps Rookie Card.  He kind of reminds me of a late career George Blanda here.  In any case, thanks, Steve!

Mailed: 10-15-24
Received Back: 11-27-24
Turnaround Time: 43 Days

Sid Fernandez

Sid Fernandez won 114 games during his 15 MLB seasons, sporting a 3.36 ERA.  A two-time All-Star, he was a part of the 1986 Mets World Series Championship team.  Thanks, Sid!

Mailed: 11-8-24
Received Back: 11-22-24
Turnaround Time: 14 Days

Dennis Eckersley Dual

I can't get enough of this dual-signed Hall of Famer card, which Jim Palmer signed first for $10, and now I've added Dennis Eckersley for another $10.  This also happens to be a Rookie Card for Eck.  Thanks, Dennis!

Mailed: 11-7-24
Received Back: 11-22-24
Turnaround Time: 15 Days

Norman Julius Esiason

Four-time Pro Bowl QB Boomer Esiason signed his 1986 Topps Rookie Card for $5.  Thanks, Boomer!

Mailed: 7-31-24
Received Back: 11-20-24
Turnaround Time: 112 Days

Tony Dorsett Rookie

Legendary Cowboys Hall of Fame Running Back Tony Dorsett signed his 1978 Topps Rookie Card for $10.  Thanks, Tony!

Mailed: 11-9-24
Received Back: 11-19-24
Turnaround Time: 10 Days

Robert Clayton Shantz

Bobby Shantz is 99 years old, and he signed a card that's 66 years old, adding an inscription.  Thanks again, Bobby!

Mailed: 11-9-24
Received Back: 11-18-24
Turnaround Time: 9 Days

Joe Girardi

Joe Girardi won three World Series as a player for the Yankees and one more as Manager.  He played for 15 years and managed for 14 years, making one All-Star team and winning the Manager of the Year Award once.  Thanks, Joe!

Mailed: 10-21-24
Received Back: 11-18-24
Turnaround Time: 28 Days

Mike Vanderjagt

Mike Vanderjagt played eight seasons with the Colts and one with the Cowboys, making the Pro Bowl team in 2003 when he hit all 37 of his regular season field goal attempts.  During his career, he made 230 field goals and 377 extra points, adding 11 field goals and 21 extra points during the playoffs.  Thanks, Mike!

Mailed: 10-21-24
Received Back: 11-16-24
Turnaround Time: 26 Days

Cecil Grant Fielder

Another $10 yielded another 10-day turnaround for two signed cards from Cecil Fielder.  I figured I may as well get him again while he's signing, and he signed his 1986 Topps Rookie Card plus a 1998 Fleer card depicting him with the Yankees.  Thanks again, Cecil!

Mailed: 11-2-24
Received Back: 11-12-24
Turnaround Time: 10 Days

George Arthur Foster

Here's a great return from a five-time All-Star, two-time Champion, and one-time MVP.  George Foster signed his 1971 Topps Rookie Card for $10.  Thanks, George!

Mailed: 10-15-24
Received Back: 11-4-24
Turnaround Time: 20 Days