Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Monthly Failure Report: September 2025

Here's a photo of a sticker with the Spurs logo on it, to remind us all of what success looks like, even though it was sent to me as part of one of this month's failures.

No Response From September 2024:

Daniel Bard

Mariano Duncan

Unsigned Return:

Christian Okoye

Gregg Popovich

Return To Sender:

Susie Essman

Monday, September 29, 2025

Kurt Eugene Warner

Here's a great return from Hall of Famer Kurt Warner, who was great on the field and continues to be a great witness for Christ off the field.  Thanks, Kurt!

Mailed: 8-27-25
Received Back: 9-29-25
Turnaround Time: 33 Days

Sunday, September 28, 2025

Mike Singletary

Hall of Famer Mike Singletary made ten Pro Bowl teams and won a Super Bowl during his twelve NFL seasons.  He signed this card for $5.  Thanks, Mike!

Mailed: 9-12-25
Received Back: 9-27-25
Turnaround Time: 15 Days

Friday, September 26, 2025

Chris Boniol

Chris Boniol won a Super Bowl with the Cowboys during his six years as an NFL Kicker, although I think I'll remember him most for nailing seven field goals in one game against the Packers.  Thanks, Chris!

Mailed: 8-14-25
Received Back: 9-26-25
Turnaround Time: 43 Days

Monday, September 22, 2025

Brenton Doyle

Nearing the end of his third MLB season, Brenton Doyle has already earned two Gold Glove Awards.  Last season, he hit 23 Home Runs and stole 30 bases.  Thanks, Brenton!

Mailed: 10-15-24
Received Back: 9-22-25
Turnaround Time: 342 Days

Monday, September 15, 2025

Travis Ishikawa

A two-time World Series Champion with the Giants, Travis Ishikawa hit .255 while playing for five different teams during his eight MLB seasons.  Thanks, Travis!

Mailed: 8-28-25
Received Back: 9-15-25
Turnaround Time: 18 Days

Tuesday, September 9, 2025

James Lachey

A three-time Pro Bowl selection, Jim Lachey signed his 1986 Topps Rookie Card.  Thanks, Jim!

Mailed: 8-28-25
Received Back: 9-9-25
Turnaround Time: 12 Days

Monday, September 8, 2025

Martin Gramatica

Martin Gramatica earned two Super Bowl rings and made one Pro Bowl team during his nine seasons as an NFL Kicker.  Thanks, Martin!

Mailed: 8-28-25
Received Back: 9-8-25
Turnaround Time: 11 Days

Sunday, September 7, 2025

Two Jim Palmers

Jim Palmer signed a vintage card and a modern Topps refractor reprint card celebrating his Rookie Card.  He charges $10 per signature.  Thanks, Jim!

Mailed: 8-28-25
Received Back: 9-6-25
Turnaround Time: 9 Days

Saturday, September 6, 2025

Tim Raines Jr.

The son of a Hall of Famer, Tim Raines Jr. played parts of three seasons with the Orioles.  Thanks, Tim!

Mailed: 8-13-25
Received Back: 9-6-25
Turnaround Time: 24 Days

Friday, September 5, 2025

Danilo Tartabull

Danny Tartabull was named an All-Star once during his 14 MLB seasons.  He hit 262 Home Runs and collected 925 RBIs during his career in the regular season.  He signed his 1985 Donruss Rookie Card for $5.  Thanks, Danny!

Mailed: 8-27-25
Received Back: 9-5-25
Turnaround Time: 9 Days

Tuesday, September 2, 2025

Vintage Gator

Here's a nice signature from Ron Guidry on a beat up 1977 Topps card.  Thanks, Ron!

Mailed: 8-6-25
Received Back: 8-30-25
Turnaround Time: 24 Days

Monday, September 1, 2025

Andrew Heaney

Nearly through his 12th MLB season, Andrew Heaney has 56 regular season wins and a World Series ring to his name.  Thanks, Andrew!

Mailed: 8-14-25
Received Back: 8-29-25
Turnaround Time: 15 Days