Monthly Failure Report: January 2025

No Response From January 2024:

Justin Morneau
Greg Luzinski
Matt Moore

Return to Sender:

Andrew Heaney
Dolly Parton

Robert Knoop

One-time All-Star Bobby Knoop signed his 1966 Topps card.  Thanks, Bobby!

Mailed: 1-2-25
Received Back: 1-27-25
Turnaround Time: 25 Days

Charles Joiner Jr.

Hall of Famer Charlie Joiner signed a pair of vintage cards from the 1970s.  Thanks, Charlie!

Mailed: 1-6-25
Received Back: 1-27-25
Turnaround Time: 21 Days

Bill Hanzlik

Bill Hanzlik averaged 7.2 points per game during his ten NBA seasons.  Thanks, Bill!

Mailed: 1-10-25
Received Back: 1-27-25
Turnaround Time: 17 Days

Bobby Johnson

Bobby Johnson played in three MLB seasons with the Rangers.  Thanks, Bobby!

Mailed: 12-19-24
Received Back: 1-25-25
Turnaround Time: 37 Days

Roy Hinson

I definitely sent out a small batch of 1986 Fleer Basketball cards to get signed recently.  Roy Hinson averaged 14.2 points per game during his eight NBA seasons.  Thanks, Roy!

Mailed: 1-10-25
Received Back: 1-25-25
Turnaround Time: 15 Days

Peter Weber

Here's a nice return from Hall of Fame Bowler Pete Weber.  "Who do you think you are?  I am!"  Thanks, Pete!

Mailed: 1-14-25
Received Back: 1-25-25
Turnaround Time: 11 Days

Bill Brooks

Bill Brooks had 8,001 receiving yards during his eleven NFL seasons, catching 46 TD passes.  He only crossed the 1,000-yard threshold in a season once though, and it was during his rookie year.  He signed his 1987 Topps Rookie Card.  Thanks, Bill!

Mailed: 12-19-24
Received Back: 1-21-25
Turnaround Time: 33 Days

Vern Fleming

Vern Fleming averaged 11.3 points per game during his twelve NBA seasons.  He signed a pair of his 1986 Fleer Rookie Cards.  Thanks, Vern!

Mailed: 1-10-25
Received Back: 1-21-25
Turnaround Time: 11 Days

Jim Palmer Duo

For $20, Jim Palmer signed a card from 1976 that he shares with two fellow Hall of Famers, as well as a card from 1977 that he shares with Randy Jones, who already signed that card.  I'll probably send the other one off to Eck now.  Thanks, Jim!

Mailed: 1-6-25
Received Back: 1-21-25
Turnaround Time: 15 Days

Dan Fouts Rookie Card

 

Before Dan Marino, there was Dan Fouts.  Marino broke the record (held by Fouts) for passing yards in a season back in 1984.  Marino's performance that year is now the 12th most passing yards in a season.  There was a time when Dan Fouts sat in second on the all-time passing yards list as well, behind only Fran Tarkenton.  Dan Marino ultimately broke Tarkenton's record, but Marino himself now sits in ninth place on the all-time list.  It's amazing how the game has changed over the years.  In any case, I'm thrilled to get back this signed 1975 Topps Rookie Card of Hall of Fame QB Dan Fouts.  Thanks, Dan!

Mailed: 12-30-24
Received Back: 1-18-25
Turnaround Time: 19 Days

Red Farmer

NASCAR Hall of Famer Red Farmer still competes in races part time at age 92.  In 1998, he was named as one of NASCAR's 50 greatest drivers of all-time.  Thanks, Red!

Mailed: 12-30-24
Received Back: 1-15-25
Turnaround Time: 16 Days

Bob Aspromonte

Bob Aspromonte hit .252 during his 13 MLB seasons, most of which were spent with Houston.  Thanks, Bob!

Mailed: 1-2-25
Received Back: 1-15-25
Turnaround Time: 13 Days

Jim Nash

Jim Nash finished second in the Rookie of the Year voting following his 12-1 1966 season.  Overall, he won 68 games over seven MLB seasons.  He signed his 1967 Topps Rookie Card.  Thanks, Jim!

Mailed: 1-2-25
Received Back: 1-11-25
Turnaround Time: 9 Days

Brian Johnson

He was drafted by the Yankees, but Brian Johnson played for six different teams during eight MLB seasons, none of which were in New York.  Thanks, Brian!

Mailed: 12-19-24
Received Back: 1-10-25
Turnaround Time: 22 Days

Terry Kennedy

Terry Kennedy caught for four teams over 14 MLB seasons, making four All-Star teams.  He signed a card and sent back a Catholic tract.  Thanks, Terry!

Mailed: 12-26-24
Received Back: 1-10-25
Turnaround Time: 15 Days

Chris Turner

Chris Turner played for four teams over his eight MLB seasons.  A backup Catcher, he earned a World Series ring during his final season, when he was a member of the 2000 New York Yankees.  Thanks, Chris!

Mailed: 12-21-24
Received Back: 1-2-25
Turnaround Time: 12 Days