Monthly Failure Report: August 2025

Here's a photo of a second fan pack return from the Cincinnati Reds, to make me feel better about this month's failures, one of whom is a former Red.

No Response From August 2024:

Paul O'Neill

Return To Sender:

Mackey Sasser

Artis Gilmore Rookie

For $10, Hall of Famer Artis Gilmore signed a card from his rookie year.  This one is from the 1972-73 Topps Set.  Thanks, Artis!

Mailed: 8-13-25
Received Back: 8-26-25
Turnaround Time: 13 Days

William Roaf

Here's a trio of rookie cards back from Hall of Famer Willie Roaf.  Thanks, Willie!

Mailed: 8-13-25
Received Back: 8-25-25
Turnaround Time: 12 Days

Nancy Ilizabeth Lieberman

Here's a solid Hall of Fame return from "Lady Magic", Nancy Lieberman.  Thanks, Nancy!

Mailed: 8-13-25
Received Back: 8-25-25
Turnaround Time: 12 Days

Danny Noonan Rookie

Here's a signed 1989 Topps Rookie Card back from Danny Noonan.  Thanks, Danny!

Mailed: 8-14-25
Received Back: 8-25-25
Turnaround Time: 11 Days

Bill Lee Rookie Card

Every time I find a 1970 Topps Bill Lee Rookie Card, I ask him to sign it, and he does, with the classic "Earth" inscription and the current year.  Thanks again, Bill!

Mailed: 8-13-25
Received Back: 8-23-25
Turnaround Time: 10 Days

Roger Craig Rookie Card

Here's another nice rookie card signed by a superstar.  This one is a 1984 Topps card signed courtesy of Roger Craig.  Thanks, Roger!

Mailed: 8-14-25
Received Back: 8-23-25
Turnaround Time: 9 Days

Christian Hanburger

Here's an awesome return from Hall of Famer Chris Hanburger, who signed his 1968 Topps card.  Thanks, Chris!

Mailed: 8-14-25
Received Back: 8-23-25
Turnaround Time: 9 Days

Daryl Peter Johnston

Here's a great return from the Moose, Daryl Johnston, on a classic Fleer insert card from 1999.  Thanks, Moose!

Mailed: 8-13-25
Received Back: 8-23-25
Turnaround Time: 10 Days

Vintage Bobby Shantz

Here's a great return from the 1955 Bowman Set from the incredible Bobby Shantz.  Thanks, Bobby!

Mailed: 8-13-25
Received Back: 8-21-25
Turnaround Time: 8 Days

Vintage Tony La Russa

Here's a great return from the 1972 Topps Set from Hall of Famer Tony La Russa.  Thanks, Tony!

Mailed: 7-2-25
Received Back: 8-20-25
Turnaround Time: 49 Days

Tony Dungy

During his 13 seasons as an NFL Head Coach, Hall of Famer Tony Dungy won a Super Bowl, as well as a Coach of the Year Award.  He also played in the NFL for three years in the 70s.  Thanks, Tony!

Mailed: 12-30-24
Received Back: 8-16-25
Turnaround Time: 238 Days

Hawk

When I saw this card for the first time, I immediately knew that I had to send Andre Dawson $10 to sign it, and that's exactly what I did.  It looks incredible signed.  Thanks again, Hawk!

Mailed: 8-6-25
Received Back: 8-16-25
Turnaround Time: 10 Days

It's Eck Again

Dennis Eckersley completed this dual HOF autographed card from his Rookie Year, previously signed by Jim Palmer.  Like Palmer, Eck charges $10 for autographs through the mail.  Thanks, Dennis!

Mailed: 8-6-25
Received Back: 8-15-25
Turnaround Time: 9 Days

Ted Has Power

Here's a return from a pitcher with a great name, Mr. Ted Power.  Thanks, Ted!

Mailed: 7-21-25
Received Back: 8-12-25
Turnaround Time: 22 Days

Jake Westbrook

This one took a minute, but here's a solid return from Jake Westbrook, who debuted with the Yankees, made an All-Star team with the Indians, and won a World Series with the Cardinals.  He won 105 regular season games during 13 MLB seasons.  Thanks, Jake!

Mailed: 6-8-20
Received Back: 8-12-25
Turnaround Time: 1891 Days

Luis Gonzalez Rookies

Here's a nice return of three different signed Rookie Cards from Luis Gonzalez.  Thanks, Luis!

Mailed: 7-15-25
Received Back: 8-11-25
Turnaround Time: 27 Days

Spencer Hawes

Spencer Hawes averaged 8.7 points, 5.7 rebounds, and a block per game during his ten NBA seasons.  Thanks, Spencer!

Mailed: 7-25-25
Received Back: 8-7-25
Turnaround Time: 13 Days

Ronald Edwin Gant

Here's a nice return from Ron Gant, who signed his 1988 Topps Traded Rookie Card, as well as his 2002 Topps Chrome Card.  Thanks, Ron!

Mailed: 7-21-25
Received Back: 8-4-25
Turnaround Time: 14 Days

Mark Moseley

Here's a great return from Mark Moseley, who signed his 1971 Topps Rookie Card.  Thanks, Mark!

Mailed: 7-31-24
Received Back: 8-4-25
Turnaround Time: 369 Days

Adam Jones

Adam Jones had a great 14-year MLB career, slugging 282 Home Runs with 945 RBI.  His career batting average was a solid .277.  He made five All-Star teams, won four Gold Gloves, and once earned a Silver Slugger Award.  Thanks, Adam!

Mailed: 3-19-25
Received Back: 8-2-25
Turnaround Time: 136 Days

Matt Clement

Matt Clement won 87 games and made one All-Star team during his nine MLB seasons.  Thanks, Matt!

Mailed: 5-6-25
Received Back: 8-1-25
Turnaround Time: 87 Days

Charles Harrison Nagy

Here are two cards back from Charles Nagy, including his 1988 Topps Traded Team USA Rookie Card.  Thanks, Charles!

Mailed: 7-21-25
Received Back: 7-31-25
Turnaround Time: 10 Days

Bone

Here's another nice return from Jay Buhner, who donated the $10 I sent him to the local first responders / heroes in the community.  Thanks, Jay!

Mailed: 7-7-25
Received Back: 7-31-25
Turnaround Time: 24 Days