Monthly Failure Report: July 2025

Here's a photo of a fan pack return from the Cincinnati Reds, just to make me feel better about my failures.

No Response From July 2024:

Tyrone Bogues

Four Chiefs

Here are four more early 90s cards signed by Hall of Famer Robert "The Chief" Parish.  Thanks, Robert!

Mailed: 7-15-25
Received Back: 7-29-25
Turnaround Time: 14 Days

Todd Worrell

Todd Worrell won 50 games and saved 256 games during his eleven MLB seasons.  Thanks, Todd!

Mailed: 7-1-25
Received Back: 7-28-25
Turnaround Time: 27 Days

David Wayne Roberts

Here's a nice signed Rookie Card back from Dave Roberts, who added a John 3:16 inscription.  Thanks, Dave!

Mailed: 7-7-25
Received Back: 7-28-25
Turnaround Time: 21 Days

Mark Grace

Mark Grace hit .303 with 1,146 RBI during his 16 MLB seasons.  He made three All-Star teams, earned four Gold Gloves, and won a World Series.  He signed his 1988 Donruss Rookie Card for $10.  Thanks, Mark!

Mailed: 7-7-25
Received Back: 7-25-25
Turnaround Time: 18 Days

Shawn Anthony Chacon

One of the highlights of current Trenton Thunder Manager Shawn Chacon's playing career has to be when he came over to the Yankees in 2005 and went 7-3 down the stretch to help an ailing Yankees team reach the playoffs.  Thanks, Shawn!

Mailed: 7-7-25
Received Back: 7-24-25
Turnaround Time: 17 Days

Rik Smits Rookie

It was worth the $5 to get a signed Rookie Card back from Pacers legend Rik Smits.  Thanks, Rik!

Mailed: 7-15-25
Received Back: 7-24-25
Turnaround Time: 9 Days

This Juan's Not Gone

I didn't think this one was coming back.  I've sent to Juan Gonzalez several times since sending these three cards to him nearly five years ago, and he's returned everything since then signed, so I just assumed that these three rookie cards got lost in the mail, but I was wrong.  Thanks, Juan!

Mailed: 8-1-20
Received Back: 7-24-25
Turnaround Time: 1818 Days

Jim Mora

Jim Mora compiled 125 wins during his 15 seasons an an NFL Head Coach.  He coached the Saints and Colts, though the moment he is most remembered for is likely his epic 2001 "Playoffs?" rant.  He inscribed one of the cards as such.  Thanks, Jim!

Mailed: 7-7-25
Received Back: 7-18-25
Turnaround Time: 11 Days

Mark Kotsay

A .276 hitter across his 17 MLB seasons, Mark Kotsay played for seven different teams.  He is the current manager for the Athletics.  Thanks, Mark!

Mailed: 5-6-25
Received Back: 7-18-25
Turnaround Time: 73 Days

Billy Volek

Largely a backup QB, Billy Volek logged just ten starts in his nine NFL seasons, but eight of them came in 2004, when he showed he was capable of starting by throwing for nearly 2,500 yards and 18 TDs in ten games.  Thanks, Billy!

Mailed: 6-26-25
Received Back: 7-11-25
Turnaround Time: 15 Days

Robert John Valentine

Here's a nice vintage return.  Bobby Valentine signed his 1971 O-Pee-Chee Rookie Card.  Thanks, Bobby!

Mailed: 6-14-25
Received Back: 7-10-25
Turnaround Time: 26 Days

Early Goose

Here's a great vintage Hall of Fame return from Rich "Goose" Gossage, who signed his 1974 Topps Second Year Card.  Thanks, Goose!

Mailed: 6-26-25
Received Back: 7-8-25
Turnaround Time: 12 Days

Juan Gonzalez Error Rookies

Here's a great return from Puerto Rico!  Juan Gonzalez signed two of his 1990 Donruss Error Rookie Cards.  The photo is a reverse negative.  Thanks, Juan!

Mailed: 6-24-25
Received Back: 7-8-25
Turnaround Time: 14 Days

Rolf Benirschke

Rolf Benirschke made one Pro Bowl team during his ten seasons as a Kicker in the NFL.  He's been quite involved in charity work for many years.  He signed his 1978 Topps Rookie Card.  Thanks, Rolf!

Mailed: 6-23-25
Received Back: 7-5-25
Turnaround Time: 12 Days

Manuel Mota

I thought I only sent him two cards, but here are four signed cards from Manny Mota, including his 1963 Topps Rookie Card.  Thanks, Manny!

Mailed: 6-23-25
Received Back: 7-5-25
Turnaround Time: 12 Days

Kellen Winslow Sr.

Here's a great return from Hall of Famer Kellen Winslow Sr., who signed a card from his rookie year.  Thanks, Kellen!

Mailed: 6-14-25
Received Back: 7-5-25
Turnaround Time: 21 Days

Steven Eugene Swisher

Here's a nice return from Nick Swisher's Dad, Steve Swisher, who signed the 1976 Topps card I sent him, as well as the index card.  Thanks, Steve!

Mailed: 6-23-25
Received Back: 7-5-25
Turnaround Time: 12 Days

Johnny Alban Edwards

Here's a nice return from Johnny Edwards, who signed both vintage cards I sent him and added three more signed photos of his own.  Thanks, Johnny!

Mailed: 6-23-25
Received Back: 7-5-25
Turnaround Time: 12 Days

Bill Lee Rookie

What better way to celebrate America than with a return from the Spaceman himself, Bill Lee?  Thanks, Bill!

Mailed: 6-23-25
Received Back: 7-3-25
Turnaround Time: 10 Days

Terry Kirby

Terry Kirby ran for 2,875 yards, amassed 3,222 receiving yards, and scored 43 total TDs in the regular season during his ten years in the league.  He also threw for three Touchdowns.  Thanks, Terry!

Mailed: 1-6-25
Received Back: 7-1-25
Turnaround Time: 176 Days

Skippy

Here's a nice signed rookie card back from Chuck Knoblauch.  Thanks, Chuck!

Mailed: 6-14-25
Received Back: 6-30-25
Turnaround Time: 16 Days

Jennifer Lawrence

I thought that someone let their kid scribble on the blank card and index card, but upon further review, it appears to be a pair of Jennifer Lawrence signatures, perhaps signed with a failing writing utensil.  Lawrence is known for her acting in The Hunger Games series, among other movies.  Thanks, Jennifer!

Mailed: 12-30-24
Received Back: 6-28-25
Turnaround Time: 180 Days