Friday, December 12, 2025

Dave Stewart

Dave Stewart won 168 regular season games during his 16 MLB seasons, once making the All-Star team and thrice winning the World Series.  He also amassed a World Series MVP award and two ALCS MVP Awards.  He signed his 1982 Topps Rookie Card for $5.  Thanks, Dave!

Mailed: 12-4-25
Received Back: 12-12-25
Turnaround Time: 8 Days

Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Neil Vincent Lomax

Here's a great return from former NFL QB Neil Lomax, who signed two cards, including his rookie, and an index card, on which he left a favorite verse and a nice note affirming that Jesus is Lord.  Thanks, Neil!

Mailed: 10-8-25
Received Back: 12-9-25
Turnaround Time: 62 Days

Tuesday, December 9, 2025

Lance Edward Armstrong

Here's one of the best returns of the year!  Cycling Legend Lance Armstrong signed two Rookie Cards and a Sports Illustrated for Kids Card.  Thanks, Lance!

Mailed: 7-15-25
Received Back: 12-9-25
Turnaround Time: 147 Days

Monday, December 8, 2025

Roger Wehrli

Here's a great return from Hall of Famer Roger Wehrli, who signed his 1971 Topps Rookie Card for $10.  He made seven Pro Bowl teams during his 14 years in the league, tallying 40 regular season Interceptions and three total Touchdowns.  Thanks, Roger!

Mailed: 11-21-25
Received Back: 12-8-25
Turnaround Time: 17 Days

Sunday, November 30, 2025

Monthly Failure Report: November 2025

Return To Sender:

Kris Bubic

No Response From November 2024:

Johnny Damon

Jack Del Rio 

Saturday, November 29, 2025

Sweet Lou Piniella

Here's a great return from Lou Piniella, who signed his 1969 Topps Rookie Stars Card for $5.  Oddly enough, his actual Rookie Card was all the way back in the 1964 Topps set.  Thanks, Lou!

Mailed: 11-12-25
Received Back: 11-28-25
Turnaround Time: 16 Days

Monday, November 24, 2025

Joe Andruzzi

A three-time Super Bowl Champion during his five years playing for the Patriots, Joe Andruzzi spent nine seasons as an NFL Guard.  I didn't have a card of him, but this is a pretty cool return with a great inscription.  Thanks, Joe!

Mailed: 4-4-25
Received Back: 11-24-25
Turnaround Time: 234 Days

Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Pete Rose Jr.

Pete Rose Jr. and his father have a combined 4,258 MLB hits, with Pete Rose Sr. accounting for 4,256 of them, but it's still pretty awesome that they both made it to the Majors and played for the Reds.  Hopefully Pete Rose will soon be enshrined in Cooperstown, even though he's no longer around to see it, but I imagine it would still mean a lot to his son.  Thanks, Pete!

Mailed: 10-21-25
Received Back: 11-17-25
Turnaround Time: 27 Days

Friday, November 14, 2025

Jim Leyland Rookie

Here's a great return from Hall of Famer Jim Leyland, who signed his 1986 Topps Traded Rookie Card.  Thanks, Jim!

Mailed: 10-11-25
Received Back: 11-14-25
Turnaround Time: 34 Days

Thursday, November 13, 2025

Richard Aldo Cerone

Here's a nice return from former MLB Catcher Rick Cerone, who spent seven of his 18 seasons with the Yankees.  Thanks, Rick!

Mailed: 10-3-25
Received Back: 11-13-25
Turnaround Time: 41 Days

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

Michael Holmgren

Here's a nice return from former NFL Coach Mike Holmgren, who once led the Packers to a Super Bowl win.  He signed his Rookie Card.  Thanks, Mike!

Mailed: 10-31-25
Received Back: 11-12-25
Turnaround Time: 12 Days

Saturday, November 8, 2025

Douglas Bradford Park

Here's a nice return from NHL Hall of Famer Brad Park, who signed two vintage cards, including his rookie card.  Thanks, Brad!

Mailed: 4-14-25
Received Back: 11-8-25
Turnaround Time: 208 Days

Friday, November 7, 2025

Luke Schoonmaker

Luke Schoonmaker is in his third NFL season.  So far, he's amassed 369 receiving yards and caught three TD passes.  Thanks, Luke!

Mailed: 10-9-25
Received Back: 11-6-25
Turnaround Time: 28 Days

Thursday, November 6, 2025

Colt McCoy

After a stellar collegiate playing career, Colt McCoy played in twelve NFL seasons, serving primarily as a backup QB.  He amassed nearly 8,000 passing yards, throwing for 34 TDs and running for two more.  Thanks, Colt!

Mailed: 10-3-25
Received Back: 11-6-25
Turnaround Time: 34 Days

Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Hersey R. Hawkins

Here's a nice four-card NBA return from Hersey Hawkins, including two signed 1989 Fleer Rookie Cards.  Thanks, Hersey!

Mailed: 10-16-25
Received Back: 11-3-25
Turnaround Time: 18 Days

Sunday, November 2, 2025

Kevin Jones

Kevin Jones burst into the league in 2004, when he rushed for 1,133 yards.  During his five NFL seasons, he recorded 3,176 rushing yards and ran in for 24 TDs, adding three receiving scores as well.  Thanks, Kevin!

Mailed: 9-18-25
Received Back: 11-1-25
Turnaround Time: 44 Days

Saturday, November 1, 2025

Diamond King Gator

Here's a great return from Ron Guidry on a classic Diamond Kings card from 1983 Donruss.  Thanks, Gator!

Mailed: 10-3-25
Received Back: 10-31-25
Turnaround Time: 28 Days

Monday, October 27, 2025

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

Sunday, October 26, 2025

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

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

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

Monday, October 20, 2025

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

Sunday, October 19, 2025

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

Tuesday, October 14, 2025

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

Monday, October 13, 2025

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

Friday, October 10, 2025

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

Thursday, October 9, 2025

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

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

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

Tuesday, October 7, 2025

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

Monday, October 6, 2025

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

Sunday, October 5, 2025

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

Saturday, October 4, 2025

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

Friday, October 3, 2025

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

Thursday, October 2, 2025

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

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

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

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

Sunday, August 31, 2025

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

Saturday, August 30, 2025

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

Friday, August 29, 2025

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

Thursday, August 28, 2025

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