Monthly Failure Report: February 2025

No Response From February 2024:

Omar Daal

Return to Sender:

Curtis Pride

Patrick L. Willis

Here's a great return from NFL Hall of Famer Patrick Willis, who signed his 2007 Topps Rookie Card.  Thanks, Patrick!

Mailed: 1-29-25
Received Back: 2-18-25
Turnaround Time: 20 Days

Keith Adam Van Horn

He signed the back of his Topps Finest Rookie Card, but this is still a nice return from Keith Van Horn.  Thanks, Keith!

Mailed: 1-17-25
Received Back: 2-14-25
Turnaround Time: 28 Days

Christopher Pronger

NHL Hall of Famer Chris Pronger signed two rookie cards to break up the streak of seven straight different types of returns (baseball, football, racing, basketball, hockey, an artist, and a broadcaster).  Someone had to do it, so it may as well be an all-time great.  Thanks, Chris!

Mailed: 1-21-25
Received Back: 2-14-25
Turnaround Time: 24 Days

Chris Berman

Here's a cool local return from ESPN Sportscasting legend Chris "Boomer" Berman.  He could... go... all... the... way!  Thanks, Chris!

Mailed: 12-19-24
Received Back: 2-13-25
Turnaround Time: 56 Days

Dick Perez

Here's one from Dick Perez, the guy responsible for the great Donruss Diamond Kings paintings that many of us grew up with, among other baseball-related works of art.  Thanks, Dick!

Mailed: 1-31-25
Received Back: 2-13-25
Turnaround Time: 13 Days

Rob Blake

Rob Blake is currently the GM of the Kings, but he's also a Hall of Fame Player who had 777 points across his 20 NHL seasons.  The one-time Stanley Cup Champion signed his 1990 Score Rookie Card.  Thanks, Rob!

Mailed: 1-24-25
Received Back: 2-12-25
Turnaround Time: 19 Days

B.J. Armstrong Jr.

Here's a great return from three-time NBA Champion and one-time All-Star B.J. Armstrong, who signed two of his 1990 Rookie Cards.  Thanks, B.J.!

Mailed: 1-16-25
Received Back: 2-12-25
Turnaround Time: 27 Days

Denny Hamlin

Denny Hamlin co-owns a racing team with Michael Jordan, and he still competes in NASCAR himself.  He's won three Daytona 500 races and has the most wins of anyone without a Championship in the history of the NASCAR Cup Series.  Thanks, Denny!

Mailed: 12-30-24
Received Back: 2-11-25
Turnaround Time: 43 Days

Kurtis Eugene Warner

Here's an awesome return from Kurt Warner, who I last got an autograph TTM from nearly six years ago.  Kurt was one of my favorite QBs to watch during his playing days, and he's continued to do great things off the field as well.  Thanks, Kurt!

Mailed: 1-8-25
Received Back: 2-10-25
Turnaround Time: 33 Days

Russell Branyan

Russell Branyan hit 194 Home Runs and played with ten different MLB teams during his 14 seasons in the big leagues.  Thanks, Russell!

Mailed: 1-29-25
Received Back: 2-10-25
Turnaround Time: 12 Days

Richard Petty Relic

Here's a nice return from the great Richard Petty, who signed a card with a relic piece from jeans that he wore.  Thanks, Richard!

Mailed: 2-1-25
Received Back: 2-10-25
Turnaround Time: 9 Days

Satan's Wallpaper

Here's a great return for one of the greatest Goalies of all-time, Martin Brodeur, who signed his 1990 Score Rookie Card for $10.  Thanks, Marty!

Mailed: 1-31-25
Received Back: 2-8-25
Turnaround Time: 8 Days

D-Lowe

Here's a nice return from Derek Lowe, pictured here with a minor league affiliate of the Seattle Mariners, the team he broke into the big leagues with before going on to star for the Red Sox.  Thanks, Derek!

Mailed: 1-6-25
Received Back: 2-8-25
Turnaround Time: 33 Days

Ron Gardenhire

Ron Gardenhire played for the Mets for five years, but he's best known as a long-time MLB Manager who racked up 1,200 regular season wins in his time with the Twins and Tigers.  He won the Manager of the Year Award once as well.  He signed two of his 1982 Donruss Rookie Cards.  Thanks, Ron!

Mailed: 1-22-25
Received Back: 2-7-25
Turnaround Time: 16 Days

Rik Aalbert Blyleven

Here's a great return from Hall of Famer Bert Blyleven, who signed his 1971 Topps Rookie Card for $20 and sent a thank you note.  Thanks, Bert!

Mailed: 1-28-25
Received Back: 2-7-25
Turnaround Time: 10 Days

Calvin Murphy

Calvin Murphy averaged 17.9 points per game during his 13-year NBA career, which he spent with the Rockets.  He is a Hall of Famer and made one All-Star team.  He signed both of these cards for $5.  Thanks, Calvin!

Mailed: 1-22-25
Received Back: 2-6-25
Turnaround Time: 15 Days

Leanne Wong

Leanne Wong is a 21-year-old American Gymnast who has a lot of medals to her name, both in World Championships and in NCAA Championships.  Perhaps Olympic Medals are in her future.  Thanks, Leanne!

Mailed: 1-21-25
Received Back: 2-4-25
Turnaround Time: 14 Days

Terrence Kennedy

Terry Kennedy signed two of his 1979 Topps Rookie Cards and sent a Catholic tract.  I am thankful that Christ died for our sins.  Thanks, Terry!

Mailed: 1-14-25
Received Back: 2-3-25
Turnaround Time: 20 Days

Wade Boggs on a Horse

As soon as I realized this card existed, I knew that I had to get it signed by Wade Boggs.  It depicts the iconic moment when he mounted a horse to celebrate winning the 1996 World Series with the New York Yankees.  I remember watching the moment live as a 10-year-old Yankees fan.  Boggs signed this celebratory moment for $10, making for a fitting post on this day of sports celebrations.  Thanks, Wade!

Mailed: 1-21-25
Received Back: 2-1-25
Turnaround Time: 11 Days

Larry Robert Bowa

Larry Bowa signed a 1982 Donruss card of himsef with the Phillies and a 1984 Fleer card of himself with the Cubs.  Thanks, Larry!

Mailed: 1-14-25
Received Back: 1-31-25
Turnaround Time: 17 Days

Lou Piniella Rookie

Lou Piniella signed his 1964 Topps Rookie Card for $5.  I think there's a good chance he ends up in the Hall of Fame at some point in the future.  Thanks, Lou!

Mailed: 10-16-24
Received Back: 1-30-25
Turnaround Time: 106 Days

Willie Roaf

On my third try, I was finally successful in getting Rookie Cards signed by Hall of Fame Offensive Tackle Willie Roaf.  Roaf made eleven Pro Bowl teams during his 13 years in the NFL, which he spent with the Saints and Chiefs.  Thanks, Willie!

Mailed: 1-16-25
Received Back: 1-30-25
Turnaround Time: 14 Days

Bob Meacham

On this same date last year, I also posted three signed cards that I had received from Bobby Meacham.  This time it was on three Rookie Cards.  Thanks again, Bobby!

Mailed: 1-14-25
Received Back: 1-29-25
Turnaround Time: 15 Days

Jason Eugene Terry

Jason Terry won one NBA Championship and one Sixth Man of the Year Award.  He signed three of his Rookie Cards for me, including a 1999 Topps Chrome Rookie.  Thanks, Jason!

Mailed: 1-6-25
Received Back: 1-28-25
Turnaround Time: 22 Days

Dick Green

Dick Green played for a green team for his entire 12-year MLB career, although his name is better off as a name than as a description.  He won three World Series with the Athletics, hitting .240 with 80 Home Runs during his career.  Thanks, Dick!

Mailed: 1-2-25
Received Back: 1-28-25
Turnaround Time: 26 Days

Mark Allen Brunell

Mark Brunell signed his 1993 Bowman Rookie Card for $5.  Thanks, Mark!

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

William McGinest

Patriots great Willie McGinest signed both Rookie Cards I sent him.  Thanks, Willie!

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