Chad Curtis Rookies

Here's a great return from two-time World Series Champion Chad Curtis, who signed three different rookie cards from 1992 sets.  Thanks, Chad!

Mailed: 4-28-25
Received Back: 9-10-26
Turnaround Time: 500 Days

Monthly Failure Report: August 2026

No Response From August 2025:

Mickey Morandini

Steve Spurrier

Taye Diggs

Brett Hull

Dustin Pedroia

Jeff Bagwell

Warren Sapp

Billy Ripken

Here's an amazing return from Billy Ripken, who signed his famous 1989 Fleer card, although this is the version with the black box, because I didn't want to send the "FF" error card through the mail.  The brother of Cal Ripken, Jr., Billy played in twelve MLB seasons for four teams, finishing with a career .247 batting average.  Thanks, Billy!

Mailed: 11-28-25
Received Back: 8-17-26
Turnaround Time: 264 Days

Monthly Failure Report: July 2026

No Response From July 2025:

Kerry Collins

Mickey Tettleton

A two-time All-Star and three-time Silver Slugger, Mickey Tettleton hit 245 Home Runs over 14 MLB seasons.  He signed two cards, including his 1986 Topps Rookie Card.  Thanks, Mickey!

Mailed: 8-6-25
Received Back: 7-23-26
Turnaround Time: 351 Days

Monthly Failure Report: June 2026

No Response From June 2025:

Brad Daugherty

Seth Curry 

Teemu Selanne

Tim Rattay

Luis Castillo

Mark Gastineau

Quincy Carter

Mookie Rookie

Here's a great return from the original name of Pearl Jam, Mookie Blaylock, who signed his rookie card as well as a mid-90s Flair Showcase card.  Thanks, Mookie!

Mailed: 4-24-26
Received Back: 6-26-26
Turnaround Time: 52 Days

Willie McGinest Rookie

Here's a great return from a New England legend, Willie McGinest.  McGinest won three Super Bowls and made two Pro Bowl teams.  Thanks, Willie!

Mailed: 5-26-26
Received Back: 6-23-26
Turnaround Time: 28 Days

Adam Silver

Like him or not, here's a pretty cool return from current NBA Commissioner Adam Silver.  The NBA is in a solid place these days, coming off the most watched NBA Finals since Michael Jordan was still on the Bulls.  Thanks, Adam! 

Mailed: 10-30-25
Received Back: 6-19-26
Turnaround Time: 232 Days

Dale Berra Rookie

For $5, I had to get Yogi's son, Dale Berra, to sign his 1979 Topps Rookie Card.  Thanks, Dale!

Mailed: 5-26-26
Received Back: 6-18-26
Turnaround Time: 23 Days

Lobo Cop

Here's a great return from UConn Legend and Basketball Hall of Famer Rebecca Lobo on a cool 90s insert card.  Thanks, Rebecca!

Mailed: 5-26-26
Received Back: 6-15-26
Turnaround Time: 20 Days

Ron Guidry Rookie

Here's a great return back from Yankees Legend Ron Guidry, who signed his 1976 Topps Rookie Card.  Thanks, Ron!

Mailed: 5-26-26
Received Back: 6-9-26
Turnaround Time: 14 Days

Two from B.J. Armstrong

Here's a pair back from B.J. Armstrong, who signed two cards from the first year of Topps Finest basketball cards.  Thanks, B.J.!

Mailed: 4-13-26
Received Back: 6-1-26
Turnaround Time: 49 Days

Monthly Failure Report: May 2026

No Response From May 2025:

Ryan Braun

Zo

Here's a Hall of Fame return, with two signed rookie cards back from Alonzo Mourning.  Thanks, Alonzo!

Mailed: 12-3-25
Received Back: 5-29-26
Turnaround Time: 177 Days

Wally Szczerbiak

Here's a nice return on a Topps Chrome Rookie Card from Wally Szczerbiak, a one-time All-Star who averaged 14.1 points per game during his ten NBA seasons.  Thanks, Wally!

Mailed: 3-23-26
Received Back: 5-28-26
Turnaround Time: 66 Days

Weird Al Yankovic

Here's one of my weirdest and coolest returns of all-time, worth the wait, from Weird Al Yankovic.  Weird Al is best known as a parody musical artist.  He took the time to personalize the autographed photo.  Thanks, Al!

Mailed: 12-30-24
Received Back: 5-19-26
Turnaround Time: 505 Days

Two from Robert Parish

Here are two pretty cool cards back from Hall of Famer Robert Parish, who signed his 1988 Fleer card showing him with the Celtics, as well as his 1996 Fleer Metal card showing him with the Bulls.  He won three NBA Championships with the Celtics and one with the Bulls.  Thanks, Robert!

Mailed: 4-4-26
Received Back: 5-9-26
Turnaround Time: 35 Days

Ken Houston Rookie

Hall of Famer Ken Houston signed his 1971 Topps Rookie Card for $10.  Thanks, Ken!

Mailed: 4-13-26
Received Back: 4-30-26
Turnaround Time: 17 Days

Monthly Failure Report: April 2026

No Response From April 2025:

Cliff Floyd

Bill Cartwright

Bill Bates

Bonzi Wells

Mike Morgan

Atlee Hammaker

 

Return To Sender:

Gabby Douglas

 

Jake Gibbs

Jake Gibbs played for the Yankees for ten years, hitting 25 home runs as a part time Catcher.  He signed his 1964 Topps Rookie Card and an index card.  Thanks, Jake!

Mailed: 4-4-26
Received Back: 4-28-26
Turnaround Time: 24 Days

J.R. Rider

Here's a pair of signed rookie cards back from Isaiah Rider, a nine-year NBA veteran and one-time NBA Champion.  Thanks, Isaiah!

Mailed: 4-13-26
Received Back: 4-27-26
Turnaround Time: 14 Days

Dale Berra

This one comes courtesy of Yogi's son, Dale Berra, who signs through the mail for $5.  He signed his 1986 Topps Cards, which shows him as a member of the Yankees, the same team with which his legendary father won ten World Series Championships.  He left me a nice note and partial signature on the index card as well.  Dale Berra played in the Major Leagues for eleven seasons, once leading the league in Intentional Walks.  Thanks, Dale!

Mailed: 4-13-26
Received Back: 4-23-26
Turnaround Time: 10 Days

Tony La Russa Rookie Card

It was already a bit damaged when I sent it, but nothing beats getting back a signed vintage Hall of Fame Rookie Card.  This one comes courtesy of Tony La Russa.  Thanks, Tony!

Mailed: 4-4-26
Received Back: 4-23-26
Turnaround Time: 19 Days

Mini Valentine

Here's a singed 1975 Topps Mini card back from Bobby Valentine  Thanks, Bobby!

Mailed: 4-4-26
Received Back: 4-23-26
Turnaround Time: 19 Days

Two from Johnny Edwards

Here's a pair or vintage returns from a former star Catcher, Johnny Edwards.  Thanks, Johnny!

Mailed: 4-4-26
Received Back: 4-20-26
Turnaround Time: 16 Days

Jim Golden

Jim Golden won nine games during his four MLB seasons, but he has a pretty cool 1961 Topps Rookie Card, which he signed for me.  Thanks, Jim!

Mailed: 4-4-26
Received Back: 4-20-26
Turnaround Time: 16 Days

Diamond King Garvey

Here's a great return from Steve Garvey, who signed on a card from the beloved Donruss Diamond Kings subset.  Thanks, Steve!

Mailed: 4-4-26
Received Back: 4-17-26
Turnaround Time: 13 Days

Early Gator

Here's a great return from Ron Guidry, who signed his second year card from the 1977 Topps set.  Thanks, Gator!

Mailed: 4-4-26
Received Back: 4-17-26
Turnaround Time: 13 Days

Vintage Jackie Smith

Here's a Hall of Fame return in the form of Jackie Smith's 1970 Topps card.  Thanks, Jackie!

Mailed: 4-4-26
Received Back: 4-16-26
Turnaround Time: 12 Days

Vintage Bobby Shantz

It's not every day that I get a signed card back from a 100-year-old former Major League player, but Bobby Shantz has blessed many fans with many of those days.  Thanks again, Bobby!

Mailed: 4-4-26
Received Back: 4-13-26
Turnaround Time: 9 Days

Bobby Richardson Triple Play

Bobby Richardson never disappoints, and he even signed and inscribed the index card on top of two vintage cards.  He enclosed the Mickey Mantle tract as well.  Thanks again, Bobby!

Mailed: 4-4-26
Received Back: 4-13-26
Turnaround Time: 9 Days

Championship Game Bob Lilly

Here's a signature on a card depicting a classic Cowboys moment from Bob Lilly, who charges $5 to sign through the mail.  Thanks, Bob!

Mailed: 4-4-26
Received Back: 4-13-26
Turnaround Time: 9 Days

Manuel Rafael Mota Geronimo

Here's two back from Manny Mota (who never actually pinch hit for Pedro Borbon), including his 1963 Topps Rookie Card.  Thanks, Manny!

Mailed: 4-4-26
Received Back: 4-13-26
Turnaround Time: 9 Days

Hall of Famer Roger Craig

Here's a great return from Roger Craig, a deserving member of this year's Hall of Fame class and a three-time Super Bowl Champion.  Thanks, Roger!

Mailed: 4-4-26
Received Back: 4-13-26
Turnaround Time: 9 Days

Qadry Ismail

Here's a great return from Qadry Ismail, who won a Super Bowl and amassed 5,137 receiving yards and 33 TDs during his ten years in the NFL.  He twice surpassed the 1,000-yard threshold.  Thanks, Qadry!

Mailed: 3-23-26
Received Back: 4-6-26
Turnaround Time: 14 Days

Two From The King

Here's a pair back from the legendary Richard Petty.  Thanks, Richard!

Mailed: 3-23-26
Received Back: 4-4-26
Turnaround Time: 12 Days

Monthly Failure Report: March 2026

No Response From March 2025:

Cal Eldred

Nathan Eovaldi

Pete LaCock

Hensley Meulens

Jeff Conine

Bernie Federko

Dave Robinson

Chris Sabo

Jerry Stackhouse

Drew Bledsoe

Super Mario

Here's a great return from the great Mario Andretti, one of the all-time biggest names in Racing.  Thanks, Mario!

Mailed: 1-20-26
Received Back: 3-23-26
Turnaround Time: 62 Days

Maurice Vaughn

Here's a great return from superstar Mo Vaughn, who signed a pre-rookie card and his 1990 Bowman Tiffany Rookie Card.  Thanks, Mo!

Mailed: 11-20-25
Received Back: 3-14-26
Turnaround Time: 114 Days

D. Bradford Park

Here's a great return from Hockey Hall of Famer Brad Park, who played for the Rangers, Bruins, and Red Wings.  Thanks, Brad!

Mailed: 1-20-26
Received Back: 3-14-26
Turnaround Time: 53 Days

Nate McMillan

Nate McMillan was named to the All-Defensive team twice during his twelve NBA seasons, including when he led the league by averaging three steals per game during the 1993-94 season.  He also averaged 6.1 assists per game during his career.  Thanks, Nate!

Mailed: 7-7-25
Received Back: 3-14-26
Turnaround Time: 250 Days

Scott Williams

A three-time NBA Champion with the Chicago Bulls, Scott Williams averaged 5.1 points and 4.7 rebounds per game during his 15-year NBA career.  Thanks, Scott!

Mailed: 12-15-25
Received Back: 3-13-26
Turnaround Time: 88 Days

Andy Fox Rookie

Here's one that's been out for a while, courtesy of Andy Fox, who signed a pre-rookie card.  Thanks, Andy!

Mailed: 3-25-24
Received Back: 3-4-26
Turnaround Time: 709 Days

Mookie Blaylock

90s Basketball is in the house with a two-card return from a one-time All-Star, two-time steals leader, and six-time member of the All-Defensive Team, Mookie Blaylock.  Blaylock averaged 13.5 points, 6.7 assists, and 2.3 steals per game during his 13 NBA seasons.  He was a force on offense as well, as he led the league by averaging 2.8 three-pointers per game during the 1996-97 season, which was down from his 2.9 per game average the year before.  Thanks, Mookie!

Mailed: 1-20-26
Received Back: 3-2-26
Turnaround Time: 41 Days

Monthly Failure Report: February 2026

No Response From February 2025:

Dan Hampton

Jordan Staal

Aroldis Chapman

Charlie Frye

J.T. Snow

Jeff Nelson

Wayne Gretzky

Michael Young

Dan Dierdorf

Tom Kelly Rookie Card

Here's a return from Tom Kelly that came in one of those "We Care" bags.  The card somehow escaped unscathed.  Thanks, Tom!

Mailed: 11-28-25
Received Back: 2-27-26
Turnaround Time: 91 Days

Brett Butler Rookie

Here's a pretty cool pre-rookie card that 17-year MLB Veteran and one-time All-Star Brett Butler signed.  Thanks, Brett!

Mailed: 6-9-25
Received Back: 2-21-26
Turnaround Time: 258 Days

Jan Stenerud Rookie

Hall of Fame Kicker Jan Stenerud signed his 1970 Topps Rookie Card for $10, though his fee for that has now apparently gone up to $25.  Thanks, Jan!

Mailed: 2-9-26
Received Back: 2-21-26
Turnaround Time: 12 Days

Sweet Lou Piniella Rookie

Sweet Lou signed his 1964 Topps Rookie Card for $5.  There's a chance that he will eventually get into the Hall of Fame.  He was a great player and a great manager.  Thanks, Lou!

Mailed: 2-9-26
Received Back: 2-20-26
Turnaround Time: 11 Days

Javon Walker

Javon Walker compiled 267 receptions for 4,011 yards and 31 TDs during his eight NFL seasons.  He signed two cards, including a rookie card.  Thanks, Javon!

Mailed: 1-20-26
Received Back: 2-20-26
Turnaround Time: 31 Days

Rolf Benirschke Rookie

Here's a great return from 10-year NFL veteran and one-time Pro Bowl Kicker Rolf Benirschke.  Thanks, Rolf!

Mailed: 2-9-26
Received Back: 2-17-26
Turnaround Time: 8 Days

Ozzie Newsome Rookie Card

I didn't think this one was coming back since I sent him another one that I did get back after I sent this one, but here's a great Hall of Fame return in the form of a signed Ozzie Newsome 1979 Topps Rookie Card.  Thanks, Ozzie!

Mailed: 2-14-25
Received Back: 2-14-26
Turnaround Time: 365 Days

Mitch Kupchak

A two-time NBA Champion as a player (three if you count the year he was unable to play in the postseason due to injury), and an Olympic Gold Medalist, Mitch Kupchak is best known for his time as a seven-time NBA Champion Executive.  He signed his 1977 Topps Rookie Card.  Thanks, Mitch!

Mailed: 8-14-25
Received Back: 2-14-26
Turnaround Time: 184 Days

O.J. McDuffie

Here's a nice signed Rookie Card of O.J. McDuffie, who was Dan Marino's favorite target for a while.  In eight NFL seasons, he caught 415 balls for 5,074 yards and 29 TDs.  He also returned two punts for TDs during his rookie year.  Thanks, O.J.!

Mailed: 11-20-25
Received Back: 2-10-26
Turnaround Time: 82 Days

Leroy Kelly Rookie

Here's a return from Hall of Famer Leroy Kelly, who signed his 1967 Philadelphia Rookie Card for $5.  Thanks, Leroy!

Mailed: 1-20-26
Received Back: 2-10-26
Turnaround Time: 21 Days

Two from Charlie Joiner

Here's a return from Hall of Famer Charlie Joiner, who signed two vintage cards, including his 1972 Topps Rookie Card.  Thanks, Charlie!

Mailed: 1-20-26
Received Back: 2-9-26
Turnaround Time: 20 Days