Monthly Failure Report: October 2025

No Response From October 2024:

Mike Lieberthal

Goose Gossage Rookie

Here's a great return from Hall of Famer Goose Gossage, who signed his 1973 Topps Rookie Card.  He also answered a question that I asked him in a separate note.  Thanks, Goose!

Mailed: 10-7-25
Received Back: 10-27-25
Turnaround Time: 20 Days

Dennis Eckersley Rookies

Here's a great return from Hall of Famer Dennis Eckersley, who signed two cards from his rookie year for $20.  Thanks, Dennis!

Mailed: 10-7-25
Received Back: 10-24-25
Turnaround Time: 17 Days

John William Valentin

John Valentin signed two copies of his first Bowman card.  Oddly enough, this card was issued several years after his rookie cards.  Thanks, John!

Mailed: 8-6-25
Received Back: 10-22-25
Turnaround Time: 77 Days

Mike Mussina Gold

For the second straight post, we have a Yankees Hall of Fame return on a gold parallel card for $10.  This time, it's Mike Mussina with the "HOF 19" inscription.  His signature looks great on this awesome-looking 2001 Topps Gold card.  Moose's first year with the Yankees was 2001.  Thanks again, Moose!

Mailed: 10-7-25
Received Back: 10-20-25
Turnaround Time: 13 Days

Wade Boggs Gold

Here's a great return on a sweet 90s parallel card, back from Hall of Famer Wade Boggs for $10.  Thanks, Wade!

Mailed: 10-7-25
Received Back: 10-18-25
Turnaround Time: 11 Days

Jorge Soler

Here's a nice return from Jorge Soler, who has two World Series rings and 203 regular season Home Runs through his first twelve MLB seasons.  A one-time All-Star, he's won the World Series with the Cubs and Braves, also winning the World Series MVP Award when he helped Atlanta secure the Championship.  So far, he's played for six different teams.  Thanks, Jorge!

Mailed: 7-7-25
Received Back: 10-11-25
Turnaround Time: 96 Days

Warren Moon Rookie

Getting this card signed never gets old, and neither did Warren Moon, who played in the NFL until he was 44 years old.  He signed his 1985 Topps Rookie Card for $10.  Thanks, Warren!

Mailed: 9-23-25
Received Back: 10-11-25
Turnaround Time: 18 Days

Daryl Moose Johnston

Here's a pretty cool return from former Cowboy Daryl "Moose" Johnston.  Thanks again, Daryl!

Mailed: 8-28-25
Received Back: 10-7-25
Turnaround Time: 40 Days

Andy Van Slyke

Here's a really cool return from a three-time All-Star who won five Gold Glove Awards and a pair of Silver Slugger Awards, Andy Van Slyke.  He hit .274 during his 13 MLB seasons.  He signed his 1984 Topps Rookie Card for $5.  Thanks, Andy!

Mailed: 9-26-25
Received Back: 10-6-25
Turnaround Time: 10 Days

Charlie Joiner Passes the Torch

Here's a great return from Hall of Famer Charlie Joiner, who signed his 1986 Topps Card.  The former all-time leading receiver's final year in the NFL was 1986.  Interestingly, the current all-time leading receiver's rookie card (Jerry Rice) comes from this same set.  Thanks, Charlie!

Mailed: 8-28-25
Received Back: 10-6-25
Turnaround Time: 39 Days

Dwight Stephenson Rookie

Here's a return from Hall of Famer Dwight Stephenson, who signed his 1984 Topps Rookie Card for $5.  Thanks, Dwight!

Mailed: 9-23-25
Received Back: 10-4-25
Turnaround Time: 11 Days

Randall Jones

Here's a great vintage return from 1976 NL Cy Young Award Winner Randy Jones, who signed his 1974 Topps Rookie Card.  Thanks, Randy!

Mailed: 3-29-24
Received Back: 10-4-25
Turnaround Time: 554 Days

Patrick Willis Rookie

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

Mailed: 2-20-25
Received Back: 10-3-25
Turnaround Time: 225 Days

Alonzo Mourning

Hall of Famer Alonzo Mourning won a Championship, made seven All-Star squads, led the league in blocks twice, and twice won Defensive Player of the Year.  He averaged 17.1 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 2.8 blocks per game during his 15 NBA seasons.  Thanks, Alonzo!

Mailed: 7-30-25
Received Back: 10-3-25
Turnaround Time: 65 Days

Colbert Dale Harrah

I had to get Toby Harrah to sign a card depicting him in a Yankees uniform.  A career .264 hitter across 17 MLB seasons, Harrah is a four-time All-Star who hit 195 Home Runs and collected 918 RBI.  Thanks, Toby!

Mailed: 9-23-25
Received Back: 9-30-25
Turnaround Time: 7 Days

Robert Parish Rookie

Hall of Famer Robert Parish signed his 1977 rookie card and a 1996 insert card.  He really was a great player in the league for a very long time.  Thanks again, Robert!

Mailed: 9-3-25
Received Back: 9-30-25
Turnaround Time: 27 Days

James A Calhoun

Here's a great return from local legend and Basketball Hall of Famer Jim Calhoun, who signed his rookie card and an index card.  Thanks, Jim!

Mailed: 9-23-25
Received Back: 9-29-25
Turnaround Time: 6 Days