Monthly Failure Report: March 2025

No Response From March 2024:

Brandon Nimmo
Giovani Bernard
Jo Adell
Kenta Maeda
Rick Ankiel
Kirk Cousins
Bruce Bowen
Davis Love
Dawn Staley
Sam Fuld
Andy Fox
Larry Centers
Antoine Winfield
Marty McSorley
Randy Jones

Robert Clinton Richardson

I sent Bobby Richardson a card to sign and a card to keep, and he signed a card, sent another signed card, signed and inscribed the index card, and wrote me a note on his Christian tract.  He is amazing, and a great witness for Christ as well.  Thanks, Bobby!

Mailed: 3-14-25
Received Back: 3-21-25
Turnaround Time: 7 Days

Mac Jones

Mac Jones has thrown for 10,590 yards and 54 TDs during his first four NFL seasons.  He signed two rookie cards for me.  Thanks, Mac!

Mailed: 1-28-25
Received Back: 3-21-25
Turnaround Time: 52 Days

William Mazeroski

Hall of Famer Bill Mazeroski signed his 1969 Topps Card for $10.  Thanks, Bill!

Mailed: 3-10-25
Received Back: 3-20-25
Turnaround Time: 10 Days

Steve Patrick Garvey

Here's an awesome return from potential future Hall of Famer Steve Garvey, who signed his 1976 Topps Card.  Thanks, Steve!

Mailed: 3-6-25
Received Back: 3-20-25
Turnaround Time: 14 Days

Frank Michael DiPino

Frank DiPino signed two of his 1982 Topps Rookie Cards plus the index card.  Thanks, Frank!

Mailed: 3-6-25
Received Back: 3-19-25
Turnaround Time: 13 Days

Tommy John

I got into a conversation with Tommy John's agent and ended up sending him John's 1964 Topps Rookie Card to get signed.  This is the first time I've paid a fee as high as $50 to get a card signed, but it's worth it to me.  I believe that John will ultimately become a Hall of Famer, both for his 288 Wins he amassed during his 26 MLB seasons, and for his namesake pioneering surgery that he opted to get in order to revive his career.  Thanks, Tommy (and Mike)!

Mailed: 2-26-25
Received Back: 3-19-25
Turnaround Time: 21 Days

The Great Bobby Shantz

Here's one more from ATTM legend Bobby Shantz.  In addition to winning a World Series and an MVP Award, Shantz earned eight Gold Glove Awards during his illustrious career.  Thanks, Bobby!

Mailed: 3-10-25
Received Back: 3-17-25
Turnaround Time: 7 Days

Kenny Houston

Hall of Famer Ken Houston signed and inscribed his 1971 Topps Rookie Card for $10.  Thanks, Ken!

Mailed: 3-6-25
Received Back: 3-17-25
Turnaround Time: 11 Days

Drew Storen

Drew Storen signed a Rookie Card and sent me what appears to be a sticker depicting a corn husk full of baseballs.  He won 29 games and saved 99 games, sporting a 3.45 ERA during his eight season MLB career.  Thanks, Drew!

Mailed: 3-3-25
Received Back: 3-17-25
Turnaround Time: 14 Days

James Reynold Lonborg

Jim Lonborg signed a pair of cards, including a 1974 Topps card of him with the Phillies and a modern card celebrating his time with the Red Sox.  Thanks, Jim!

Mailed: 3-10-25
Received Back: 3-15-25
Turnaround Time: 5 Days

David Keon

Here's a nice pair of signed cards from Hall of Famer Dave Keon.  He signed both the O-Pee-Chee and Topps versions.  Thanks, Dave!

Mailed: 3-3-25
Received Back: 3-15-25
Turnaround Time: 12 Days

Warren Moon Sticker Rookie

Here's a great return from Hall of Famer Warren Moon, who signed his 1985 Topps Sticker Rookie Card for $10.  Thanks, Warren!

Mailed: 2-24-25
Received Back: 3-15-25
Turnaround Time: 19 Days

Charlie Joiner Rookie

Here's a great return from Hall of Famer Charlie Joiner, who signed and inscribed his 1972 Topps Rookie Card.  He was the all-time leader in receptions and receiving yards when he retired.  Thanks, Charlie!

Mailed: 3-3-25
Received Back: 3-15-25
Turnaround Time: 12 Days

Michael Anthony Munoz

Hall of Famer Anthony Munoz signed his 1982 Topps Rookie Card for $20 and added an inscription.  Thanks, Anthony!

Mailed: 2-24-25
Received Back: 3-14-25
Turnaround Time: 18 Days

Joe DeLamielleure

Hall of Famer Joe DeLamielleure made six Pro Bowl teams during his 13 years as an NFL Guard.  He signed his 1974 Topps Rookie Card for $10.  Thanks, Joe!

Mailed: 3-6-25
Received Back: 3-14-25
Turnaround Time: 8 Days

William Belichick

Here's an incredible return from perhaps the greatest coach of all-time, Bill Belichick.  The Tar Heels gig still hasn't quite sunk in for me yet, but I wish him the best.  Thanks, Bill!

Mailed: 2-26-25
Received Back: 3-11-25
Turnaround Time: 13 Days

Adrian Delano Dantley

Hall of Famer Adrian Dantley signed his 1977 Topps Rookie Card for $8.  He even added two inscriptions.  Thanks, Adrian!

Mailed: 2-28-25
Received Back: 3-10-25
Turnaround Time: 10 Days

Kevin Carter

Kevin Carter was named to the Pro Bowl twice and won a Super Bowl during his 14 NFL seasons.  He racked up 104.5 Sacks, leading the league once, with 17 in 1999.  Thanks, Kevin!

Mailed: 2-12-25
Received Back: 3-8-25
Turnaround Time: 24 Days

Val Bure

Here's a nice one from Valeri Bure, an All-Star who played ten seasons in the NHL and married Candace Cameron.  Thanks, Valeri!

Mailed: 1-28-25
Received Back: 3-8-25
Turnaround Time: 39 Days

Shaquille Rashaun O'Neal

Shaquille O'Neal signed three different rookie cards, including one in silver due to the dark background.  This is awesome.  Thanks so much, Shaq!

Mailed: 1-28-25
Received Back: 3-7-25
Turnaround Time: 38 Days

Steve Stipanovich

Steve Stipanovich averaged 13.2 points and 7.8 rebounds per game during his five-year NBA career.  He signed his 1986 Fleer Rookie Card.  Thanks, Steve!

Mailed: 1-10-25
Received Back: 3-7-25
Turnaround Time: 56 Days

Dave Martinez

We have a new record for longest wait for a baseball return (and the second longest wait overall), as Dave Martinez sent back three signed cards after more than five years.  A .276 hitter over 16 MLB seasons, Martinez has been managing the Nationals since the 2018 season.  He led his team to a World Series Championship in 2019.  Thanks, Dave!

Mailed: 2-20-20
Received Back: 2-27-25
Turnaround Time: 1834 Days

Vanna White

Here's a pretty cool return from the woman who's been the co-host of Wheel of Fortune for 43 years, Vanna White.  Thanks, Vanna!

Mailed: 1-28-25
Received Back: 2-27-25
Turnaround Time: 30 Days

Anthony Drew Dorsett Sr.

Tony Dorsett signs reliably through the mail for $10, so when I acquired another one of his 1978 Topps Rookie Cards, I knew exactly what I was going to do with it.  Thanks again, Tony!

Mailed: 1-6-25
Received Back: 2-25-25
Turnaround Time: 50 Days

Sam Adams

Sam Adams is a name for a pretty good beer and a pretty good Defensive Tackle who won a Super Bowl and was named to three Pro Bowl teams during his 14 NFL seasons.  Thanks, Sam!

Mailed: 3-7-24
Received Back: 2-24-25
Turnaround Time: 354 Days

Joseph Jacoby

A force in the 1980s, Joe Jacoby signed his 1983 Topps Rookie Card for me.  Thanks, Joe!

Mailed: 1-14-25
Received Back: 2-24-25
Turnaround Time: 41 Days

Walter Jones Rookie Cards

Here are two signed Rookie Cards from Football Hall of Famer Walter Jones.  Thanks, Walter!

Mailed: 1-17-25
Received Back: 2-24-25
Turnaround Time: 38 Days

Steve Atwater Rookie Card

Here's a great return from Hall of Famer Steve Atwater, who signed his 1989 Pro Set Rookie Card.  Thanks, Steve!

Mailed: 1-28-25
Received Back: 2-22-25
Turnaround Time: 25 Days

Ralph Sampson Rookie Card

Here's a signed Rookie Card of Hall of Famer Ralph Sampson from the 1986 Fleer set.  He charges $5 for his signature.  Thanks, Ralph!

Mailed: 1-10-25
Received Back: 2-21-25
Turnaround Time: 42 Days

Mike Gminski

Mike Gminski averaged 11.7 points and 6.9 rebounds per game during his 14 NBA seasons.  He signed his card from the classic 1986 Fleer set here.  Thanks, Mike!

Mailed: 1-10-25
Received Back: 2-21-25
Turnaround Time: 42 Days