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Definition: Anything too deep for measurement; profound depth, bottomless gulf; chasm; a deep fissure in the earth where many signature collector's treasures end up after depositing them in the mailbox!  This phenomenon has been extensively researched by scientists who, for decades, have been working endlessly on the
"Lost Left Sock in the Dryer Chronicles".

After one year of waiting, I figure that the odds of getting these cards back, signed, is pretty abysmal!  So, I have created a place to pay homage to my long lost cards, a graveyard if you will, to remember my cards of yore. I will, however, keep in mind that Robinson Crusoe eventually returned after being lost for 28 years (10,199 days, give or take a few days for leap years).  Because no official memorial honors will be rendered for these lost cards, I ask that you please remove your hat before viewing this page!

Robinson Crusoe Award 1,901 days!

Robinson Crusoe Runner-Up - 1,889

Disappeared:   07/05/01
Reappeared: 09/15/06

Disappeared:   08/05/01
Reappeared: 10/15/06

Robinson Crusoe Third Place - 1,298 days!

Robinson Crusoe Fourth Place - 1,165 days

Disappeared:  07/02/02
Reappeared: 01/20/06

Disappeared:  01/03/03
Reappeared: 03/13/06

News Flash!  The Navy (cough, cough) has come through. Now, a specially designed suit for us collectors to seek out our lost bounty and treasure in the ABYSS!  Tested at depths in excess of 3000 feet!

 

Player Date mailed Comments                                                         
McMahan, Jack 03-Sep-06 Former Pirate...
Broussand, Fred 03-Sep-06 Former Steeler...
O'Malley, Joe 03-Sep-06 Former Steeler...
Weed, Tad 03-Sep-06 Former Steeler...
Hamlin, Ken 28-Aug-06 Former Pirate...
Hill, Derek 17-Jul-06 Former Steeler...
Martin, Curtis 17-Jul-06 Former Jet & Pittsburgh Panther...
Mays, Lee 17-Jul-06 Former Steeler...
Wolford, Donnell 17-Jul-06 Former Steeler...
Farmer, Danny 17-Jul-06 Former Steeler...
Carmichael, Harold 17-Jul-06 Former Eagle...
Cheatham, Ernie 03-Jul-06 Former Steeler...

Barbolak, Pete

03-Jul-06 Former Steeler...
McDade, Karl 03-Jul-06 Former Steeler...
Abercrombie, Walter 29-Jun-06 Former Steeler...
Thompson, Leroy 26-Jun-06 Former Steeler...
Maciver, Norm 26-Jun-06 Former Penguin...
Wright, Tyler 26-Jun-06 Former Penguin...
Gardner, Dave 26-Jun-06 Former Penguin...
Faumui, Ta'ase 06-Jun-06 Former Steeler...
Balog, Bob 06-Jun-06 Former Steeler...
Carter, Tyrone 15-May-06 Former Steeler...
Pegram, Erric 15-May-06 Former Steeler...
Avery, Steve 11-May-06 Former Steeler...
Barnes, Johnnie 11-May-06 Former Steeler...
Fuller, Randy 11-May-06 Former Steeler...
Mays, Alvoid 11-May-06 Former Steeler...
Seals, Ray 11-May-06 Former Steeler...
Starks, Max 13-May-06 Former Steeler...
Wallace, Rian 13-May-06 Former Steeler...
Lenich, Bill 15-Apr-06 Former Steeler...
Shoults, Paul 15-Apr-06 Former Steeler...
Stock, Mark 15-Apr-06 Former Steeler...
Taylor, Ron 26-Mar-06 Former Steeler...
Drahos, Nick 26-Mar-06 Former Steeler...
Hendley, Dick 26-Mar-06 Former Steeler...
Hensley, Dick 26-Mar-06 Former Steeler...
Minarik, Henry 26-Mar-06 Former Steeler...
Postus, Al 26-Mar-06 Former Steeler...
Tomasic, Andy 26-Mar-06 Former Steeler...
Anderson, Dan 01-Feb-06 Former ABA Piper & Condor...
Banks, Walker 01-Feb-06 Former ABA Piper & Condor...
Kondla, Tom 01-Feb-06 Former ABA Piper & Condor...
Westbrook, Dexter 01-Feb-06 Former ABA Piper & Condor...
Virgil, Ozzie 01-Feb-06 Former Pirate...
Davis, Ed 13-Feb-06 Former ABA Piper & Condor...
Lattin, Dave 13-Feb-06 Former ABA Piper & Condor...
Kelly, Arvesta 22-Feb-06 Former ABA Piper & Condor...
Taylor, Ron 22-Feb-06 Former ABA Piper & Condor...
White, Hubie 22-Feb-06 Former ABA Piper & Condor...
Wilburn, Ken 22-Feb-06 Former ABA Piper & Condor...
Douglas, Whammy 25-Feb-06 Former Pirate...
Orms, Barry 06-Jan-06 Former ABA Piper & Condor...
Turner, Hersh 06-Jan-06 Former ABA Piper...
Foley, Tom 11-Dec-05 Former Pirate and Montreal Expo...
Bahr, Ed 11-Dec-05 Old timer from the Bucs...
Cassini, Jack 11-Dec-05 Old timer from the Bucs...
Howard, Lee 11-Dec-05 Old timer from the Bucs...
Pellagrini, Ed 11-Dec-05 Old timer from the Bucs...
Pierro, Bill 11-Dec-05 Old timer from the Bucs...
Jackson, John 11-Dec-05 Former Steeler, I have him on an I/C.
Nedved, Petr 11-Dec-05 Former Penguin, I have him on a Canucks card.
Chubin, Steve 11-Dec-05 Former ABA Piper from Pittsburgh.
Kerwin, Tim  11-Dec-05 Former ABA Piper from Minnesota & Pittsburgh.
Leibowitz, Barry  11-Dec-05 Former ABA Piper from Pittsburgh.
Park, Richard 08-Oct-05 Former Penguin...
Castillo, Jose 03-Sep-05 Former Pirate...
Essex, Trai 03-Sep-05 C/O Pittsburgh Steelers ...
Kemoeatu, Chris 03-Sep-05 C/O Pittsburgh Steelers ...
Kranchick, Matt 03-Sep-05 C/O Pittsburgh Steelers ...
McFadden, Bryant 03-Sep-05 C/O Pittsburgh Steelers ...
Parker, Willie 03-Sep-05 C/O Pittsburgh Steelers ... **Got him from a dealer**
Staley, Duce 03-Sep-05 C/O Pittsburgh Steelers ...
Taylor, Ike 03-Sep-05 C/O Pittsburgh Steelers ...
Ward, Hines 03-Sep-05 C/O Pittsburgh Steelers ...
Van Buren, Steve 03-Sep-05 Worth a try!
Blackwell, Will 03-Sep-05 Former Steeler...
Monk, Art 03-Sep-05 Worth a try!
Munoz, Anthony 03-Sep-05 Worth a try!
Antoski, Shawn 03-Sep-05 Former Penguin...
Brown, Doug 03-Sep-05 Former Penguin...
Forster, Terry 01-Aug-05 Former Pirate...
Hamilton, Dave 01-Aug-05 Former Pirate...
Davis, Russell 01-Aug-05 Former Steeler...
Moore, Bill "Red" 01-Aug-05 Former Steeler... will try again in 2006
Macleish, Rick 01-Aug-05 Former Penguin & Flyer ...
Millen, Greg 01-Aug-05 Former Penguin...
Baxter, Paul 01-Aug-05 Former Penguin ...
Hunter, Mark 01-Aug-05 Former Penguin ...
Titus, George 07-Jul-05 Former Steeler... will try again in 2006
Duhart, Paul 07-Jul-05 Former Steeler... will try again in 2006
Foltz, Vic 07-Jul-05 Former Steeler... will try again in 2006
Minini, Frank 07-Jul-05 Former Steeler... will try again in 2006
Mosely, Norm 07-Jul-05 Former Steeler... will try again in 2006
Bailey, Bob 03-Jun-05 Former Pirate... I am done trying with him!
Baker, John 03-Jun-05 Former Steeler... done with him also.
Baldwin, Burr 03-Jun-05 Former Los Angeles Don (AAFL)
Paffrath, Bob 03-Jun-05 Former Brooklyn Dodger & Miami Seahawk (AAFL)
Peaks, Clarence 03-Jun-05 Former Steeler... done with him also.
McDonough, Coley 03-Jun-05 Former Steeler... will try again in 2006  **Got an e-mail, supposedly from a grandson claiming he passed away!**
Zoppetti, Frank 03-Jun-05 Former Steeler... will try again in 2006
McDade, Karl 03-Jun-05 Former Steeler... will try again in 2006
Pearcy, James 03-Jun-05 Former Chicago Hornet & Chicago Rocket (AAFL)
Reinhart, Bill 03-Jun-05 Former Los Angeles Don (AAFL)
Paiement, Wilf 03-Jun-05 Former Penguin... will try again
Ruskowski, Terry 03-Jun-05 Former Penguin... will try again
Sather, Glen 03-Jun-05 Former Penguin... will try again
Tallon, Dale 03-Jun-05 Former Penguin... try again?  Tough card to find!
Jorgensen, Roger 03-Jun-05 Former Pittsburgh Ironmen basketball... try in '06!
Mills, John 03-Jun-05 Former Pittsburgh Ironmen basketball... try in '06!
Martinez, Carmelo 06-May-05 Former Pirate, sent C/O Mesa Cubs
Martin, Curtis 06-May-05 Former Pitt Panther, Pittsburgh guy.
Balog, Bob 06-May-05 Former 1949-'50 Steeler.  Mailing again in 2006.
Barbolak, Pete 06-May-05 Former 1949 Steeler.  Mailing again in 2006.
Sundin, Mats 06-May-05 I sent a Quebec Nordiques card
Boyd, Randy 06-May-05 Former 80's Penguin.  Will try again.
Sakic, Joe 06-May-05 Sent Quebec Nordiques card. *Got him via a friend*
Mahovlich, Pete 06-May-05 Former Penguin.  Never cashed the money order.
Sheppard, Gregg 06-May-05 Former 70's & 80's Penguin.  Will try again.
Walton, Bill 06-May-05 C/O Sirius Radio in NY City
Gilbertson, Stan 04-Apr-05 Last attempt for me!  Mailed via alumni.
Randolph, Willie 04-Apr-05 I will attempt again in 2006!
Cannizzaro, Chris 04-Apr-05 Really did not have a lot of hope for this one.
 
**Got him from a dealer**
Wissman, Dave 02-Mar-05 Signed 3x5 from address in FL!  **Got him in 2006**
Williams, Eric 02-Mar-05 Former Steeler of the 1980's
Binotto, John 02-Mar-05 Former Steeler... I will try again in 2006!  **What a story in 2007, through the mail at home!**
Drahos, Nick 02-Mar-05 Former NY American... I will try again in 2006!
Postus, Al 02-Mar-05 Former Steeler... I will try again in 2006!
Tomasic, Andy 02-Mar-05 Former Steeler... I will try again in 2006!
Lee, Peter 02-Mar-05 C/O Penguin Alumni Assn... reportedly in Germany
Stackhouse, Ron 02-Mar-05 C/O Penguin Alumni Assn
Wilson, Dunc 02-Mar-05 C/O Penguin Alumni Assn... reportedly seriously ill
Gilbert, Ed 02-Mar-05 C/O Penguin Alumni Assn
Biachin, Wayne 02-Mar-05 C/O Penguin Alumni Assn
Edestrand, Darryl 02-Mar-05 C/O Penguin Alumni Assn
Hicke, Ernie 15-Feb-05 Former NHL Atlanta Flame
Gibson, George 15-Feb-05 Former 1930's Minnesota Red Jacket & Frankfort Yellow Jacket!
Kolb, Jon 13-Feb-05 Luckily my friend T.J. helped here!  Still eludes!  **Got him through the mail!**
Karp, Ed 13-Feb-05 (or Karpovich) former Steeler/Pirates of the 1930's
Zitta, Tony 13-Feb-05 House of David baseball player.  Will try again!
Boyersmith, Earl 13-Feb-05 House of David baseball player.  Will try again!
Allie, Gair 01-Feb-05 Former Pirate continues to avoid me!  
*Got him from a dealer!**
Hall, Dick 01-Jan-05 Former Pirate continues to avoid me!  
**Got him in the mail!**
Werle, Bill 01-Jan-05 Will try again this year! *His wife sent back my card & wrote her husband was too ill to sign!*
Douglas, Whammy 01-Jan-05 Will try again this year! *Wrote a request asking permission to send a card for him to sign!**
Gunnells, Riley 01-Jan-05 Likely my last attempt with him!
Griese, Bob 01-Jan-05 I am hoping I can still get this one back!  ** Got him in 2006**
Bell, Bobby 01-Jan-05 Shot in the dark!  
Basgall, Monty 01-Nov-04 Passed away earlier this year!  :(
Jimenez, Manny 01-Nov-04 Former Pirate
Phillips, Jack 01-Nov-04 Even tried contacting his agency via website!
Hampton, Casey 01-Nov-04 C/O Pittsburgh Steelers
Simmons, Kendall 01-Nov-04 C/O Pittsburgh Steelers   ** Got him via a friend**
Perry, Darren 01-Nov-04 C/O Pittsburgh Steelers ** Got him in 2006**
Jackson, Alonzo 01-Nov-04 C/O Pittsburgh Steelers
Shell, Donnie 01-Nov-04 C/O Carolina Panthers
Gross, Don 01-Oct-04 I understand he is  miserable ole cuss!
Reed, Jeff 01-Oct-04 Great at camp, horrible through the mail.
Okobi, Chukky 01-Oct-04 Have never gotten him at camp or TTM!
Ward, Daryle 01-Sep-04 Current Pirate (first game ticket not returned)
Green, Willie 01-Sep-04 Former Pirate of the 1990's
Hasek, Dominik 01-Sep-04 C/O Ottawa Senators where we thought he'd be!
Reynolds, RJ 01-Aug-04 Former Pirate of the 1980's
Robinson, Jeff 01-Aug-04 Former Pirate of the 1980's
Kramer, Randy 01-Aug-04 Former Pirate of the 1980's
Christopher, Joe 01-Aug-04 1960 World Series Pirate
Schottenheimer, Marty 01-Aug-04 Pittsburgh guy, will send C/O Chargers next time!
Delorme, Ron 01-Aug-04 C/O Canucks... this may come back yet!
Brye, Steve 01-Jul-04 Former 70's Pirate
Carter, Steve 01-Jul-04 Former 80's Pirate
Cangelosi, John 01-Jul-04 **Got him with help from a friend!**
Destrade, Orestes 01-Jul-04 **Got him with help from a friend!**
Espy, Cecil 01-Jul-04 Former 90's Pirate
Backman, Wally 01-Jul-04 C/O Lancaster JetHawks
Gregg, Tommy 01-Jul-04 **Got him with help from a friend!**
Fisher, Brian 01-Jul-04 Former 80's Pirate **Got him in 2006**
Gideon, Brett 01-Jul-04 Former 80's Pirate
Harper, Terry 01-Jul-04 Former 80's Pirate
Hatcher, Billy 01-Jul-04 C/O Tampa Bay Devil Rays
Heaton, Neal 01-Jul-04 Former 90's Pirate
Khalifa, Sam 01-Jul-04 Former 80's Pirate
Perez, Pascual 01-Jul-04 Former 80's Pirate
Allie, Gair 01-Jun-04 This former Pirate has my pal Ross stumped!  Mailed a second attempt Feb 2005.  
*Got him from a dealer!**
MacLeish, Rick 01-Jun-04 Former Penguin & Flyer
Meloche, Gilles 01-Jun-04 Former Penguin, Golden Seal, & Baron!  
**Got him from home!**
Christie, Mike 01-Jun-04 Former Baron!
Sabourin, Gary 01-Jun-04 Former Baron!
Price, Pat 01-Jun-04 Former Penguin!
Inness, Gary 01-Jun-04 Former Penguin!
Laframboise, Pete 01-Jun-04 Former Penguin!
Gibson, George 01-Mar-04 Mailed a second attempt in Feb 2005!
Bunyan, John 01-Mar-04 Mailed a second attempt in Feb 2005!
Ulrich, Chuck 01-Mar-04 Only one reported success in the last year!
Cherundolo, Charles 01-Mar-04 Mailed a second attempt in Feb 2005!  **Got him!**
Long, Terry 01-Mar-04 **Passed away in 2004!**
Hall, Delton 01-Mar-04 No successes reported that I've observed!  
Kirkland, Levon 01-Mar-04 **Got him with help from a friend!**
Steed, Joel 01-Mar-04 No success.    Got him through a friend**
Karpowich, Ed 01-Mar-04 Mailed a second attempt in Feb 2005!
Tomasetti, Louis 01-Mar-04 Mailed a second attempt in Feb 2005!  
**Passed away in 2004!**
Young, Scott 01-Mar-04 "Strike" out with hockey.  Former Stanley Cup Pen!
  ***Got him with help from a friend!**
Dahlquist, Chris 01-Mar-04 "Strike" out with hockey.  Former Stanley Cup Pen! *Got him (as a North Star) with help from a friend!*
Mangual, Angel 02-Feb-04 Another non-success from Puerto Rico!
Power, Vic 02-Feb-04 Another non-success from Puerto Rico! (Philly A's)  **Now deceased!**
Witt, George 02-Feb-04 Takes forever, I may get this back yet!
Boyland, Dorian 02-Feb-04 02-Feb-04  **Good source says he won't be found**
Rutherford, Rod 02-Feb-04 Former Pitt. Panther.  C/O Pittsburgh Panthers
Charles, John 02-Feb-04 Attempt for players of defunct teams (Boston Pats)
Allen, Jimmy 02-Feb-04 Our lost soul from the Super Bowl teams! 
**Got him with help from a friend!**
Henry, Kevin 02-Feb-04 Super Bowl XXX Steelers
Bennett, Curt 02-Feb-04 Attempt for players of defunct teams (ATL Flames)
Huther, Bruce 20-Jan-04 Former Pittsburgh Mauler **Finally, in 2005... except he signed the card's hard plastic sleeve!**
Grantham, Larry 17-Jan-04 Attempt for players of defunct teams  (NY Titans) **Got him the second time!**
Sardisco, Tony 17-Jan-04 Attempt for players of defunct teams  (Boston Pats)  **Now deceased!**
Baldacci, Lou 16-Jan-04 Home
Cappelletti, Gino 16-Jan-04 Attempt for players of defunct teams  (Boston Pats)
Holliday, Corey 16-Jan-04 Super Bowl XXX Steelers
Gibson, Oliver 10-Jan-04 Super Bowl XXX Steelers
Williams, Willie 10-Jan-04 Super Bowl XXX Steelers
Brumley, Mike 03-Jan-04 Attempt for players of defunct teams (Washington)
Harper, Tommy 03-Jan-04 Attempt for players of defunct teams (Seattle)
Hendley, Bob 03-Jan-04 Attempt for players of defunct teams (Milwaukee)
Cloninger, Tony 03-Jan-04 Attempt for players of defunct teams  (Milwaukee)
Burns, Charlie 03-Jan-04 Home..   Will try again!
Rustowski, Terry 03-Jan-04 Home..   Will try again!
Shedden, Doug 03-Jan-04 Home..   Will try again!  Overseas!
Myre, Phil 03-Jan-04 Attempt for players of defunct teams (ATL Flames)
Lemieux, Richard 03-Jan-04 Attempt for players of defunct teams (KC Scouts)
Chabot, John 03-Jan-04 Home..   Will try again!  **Got him in 2006!**
Grant, Danny 03-Jan-04 Attempt for players of defunct teams (Minnesota)
Sands, Charlie 02-Dec-03 Mailed a newspaper article - **I finally got him via a private signing!**
Brodie, John 02-Dec-03 In poor health, which I did not know! **Got him in 2006 via U/D!**
Corrigan, Mike 01-Nov-03 Former Penguin * *Got him in 2005!**
Bladon, Tom 01-Nov-03 Former Penguin  Alumni MIA?
Hunter, Dave 01-Nov-03 Former Penguin  **My friend Marv is helping me here!**
Wilson, Dunc 01-Nov-03 Former Penguin   Thru the Alumni?
Searcy, Leon 10-Oct-03 **Got him with help from a friend!**
Davenport, Charles 10-Oct-03 I guess he is too busy?
Figures, Deon 10-Oct-03 Super Bowl XXX player
Pollard, Frank 10-Oct-03 Don't know why he doesn't sign! **Got him via a friend!!**
Graham, Jeff 10-Oct-03 I guess he is too busy?
Cooper, Adrian 10-Oct-03 I guess he is too busy?
Evans, Donald 10-Oct-03 Don't know why he doesn't sign!
Everett, Thomas 10-Oct-03 Don't know why he doesn't sign!
Tomczak, Mike 10-Oct-03 Super Bowl XXX player
Voss, Lloyd 10-Oct-03 Steeler front four DT before Ernie Holmes arrived!
McAfee, Fred 10-Oct-03 Super Bowl XXX player
Mills, Ernie 10-Oct-03 Super Bowl XXX player  
**Got him with help from a friend!**
Seals, Ray 10-Oct-03 Super Bowl XXX player
Thompson, Leroy 10-Oct-03 I guess he is too busy?
Worley, Tim 10-Oct-03 Don't know why he doesn't sign!
Baker, John 01-Sep-03 Former Steeler lineman.  I will try again in 2004!
Plunkett, Jim 01-Sep-03 Took a shot!
Jackson, Alonzo 02-Sep-03 2003 Camp.   I will try again in 2004!
Newberry, Tom 02-Sep-03 Super Bowl XXX Steeler
Buckner, Brenston 02-Sep-03 Super Bowl XXX Steeler, C/O Carolina Panthers.  
Hampton, Casey 02-Sep-03 Saw him at 2004 camp, couldn't get an autograph! 
Burress, Plaxico 03-Sep-03 Got him at camp & TTM during his rookie year! **Got him again, locally, in person**
Polamalu, Troy 03-Sep-03 Got him at camp, his first day, his rookie year!
Carr, Gene 03-Sep-03 Former Penguin... will try again! 
**Got him 2005 through my friend Scott!**
Gardner, Paul 03-Sep-03 Former Penguin... C/O Nashville Predators!  **Got him from his home!**
Simpson, Craig 05-Sep-03 Former Penguin... C/O Edmonton Oilers!  
**Got him with help from a friend, as an Oiler!**
Edestrand, Darryl 05-Sep-03 Former Penguin... will try again!  Thru the Alumni?
Bianchin, Wayne 05-Sep-03 Former Penguin... will try again!  Thru the Alumni?
Davis, Russell 01-Aug-03 This one has my buddy, Doublex, confused!
Rupp, Duane 01-Aug-03 No known successes from my counterparts!
Chapman, Blair 01-Aug-03 No known successes from my counterparts!  
**Got him 2005 through the Penguin alumni**
Babych, Wayne 01-Aug-03 No known successes from my counterparts!
**Got him 2005 through my friend Scott!**
Romano, Roberto 01-Aug-03 No known successes from my counterparts!   Alumni MIA!
Stackhouse, Ron 01-Aug-03 No known successes from my counterparts!  Thru the Alumni?
Trout, David 01-Jul-03 I guess he is too busy?  **Got him in 2006!**
Smith, Jim 01-Jul-03 Received 3 cards, SASE, from several mailings!  **Also got him with help from a friend!**
Davis, Steve 01-Jul-03 I've a feeling I won't find this Super Bowl Steeler!
Kelly, J. Bob 03-Jul-03 New address, will try again. Alumni MIA!
Gilbert, Ed 03-Jul-03 I guess he is too busy? Thru the Alumni?
Gilbertson, Stan 03-Jul-03 I guess he is too busy?  Thru the Alumni?
Taylor, Charley 03-Jun-03 Had to try it once!  **Got him in 2006!**
Jackson, Earnest 02-Jun-03 Proving to be quite tough!
Riggins, John 02-Jun-03 Had to try it once!
Rhoden, Rick 01-May-03 Notorious non-signer!
Berra, Dale 01-May-03 **Got him via Yogi Berra Museum with his dad!**
Demery, Larry 01-May-03 Notorious non-signer! **Got him from a dealer!**
Jones, Odell 01-May-03 Notorious non-signer!
Thompson, Jason 01-May-03 Notorious non-signer!  **Got him as a gift!**
Harper, Brian 01-May-03 New address in Harvey 2004!
Reynolds, Craig 01-May-03 Notorious non-signer!  **Signed via home!**
Jeter, John 01-May-03 Notorious non-signer!
Marone, Lou 01-May-03 Notorious non-signer!
Patek, Fred 01-May-03 Wrong Freddie Patek!  Have the new address!  **Got him at his church addy, I gave a donation!**
King, Jeff 01-May-03 Notorious non-signer! 
**Got him with help from a friend!**
Popovich, Paul 01-May-03 Charges a fee!
Jones, Aaron 01-May-03 New address in Harvey 2004!
Keating, Tom 01-May-03 Will try again! **Got him in 2006!**
Gunnels, Riley 01-May-03 My final try with good 'ole Riley!  **Help from a friend, sent to his business in 2004**
Terry, Nat 01-May-03 Very allusive!
Stock, Mark 01-Apr-03 I guess he is too busy?
Smith, Bubba 01-Apr-03 He was signing, I guess my timing was bad!  
**He has a new address**
Pegram, Erric 01-Apr-03 New address, will try again. Super Bowl XXX team!
Perry, Darren 01-Apr-03 Perhaps I can get him via the Steelers!  I will try again in 2004!  **Got him in 2006!**
Green, Eric 02-Apr-03 **Got him with help from a friend!**
Haselrig, Carlton 02-Apr-03 **Got him with help from a friend!**
Carter, Rodney 03-Apr-03 I guess he is too busy?  **Got him in 2006!**
Raydon, Curt 03-Apr-03 Former Bucs hurler. New address, will try again.
**Got him the second try**
Hawthorne, Greg 03-Mar-03 Before I found he does not sign TTM!  **Got him with help from a private signing**
Gross, Don 03-Mar-03 I guess he is too busy?  Will try again in 2004!  **Got word he is a class "A" jerk!**
Swider, Larry 01-Feb-03 Former Pittsburgh Mauler...retry!
Chychrun, Jeff  03-Jan-03 Stanley Cup Penguin **Received in 560 days**
Taglianetti, Pete 03-Jan-03 Two Time Stanley Cup Penguin (90-91/91-92) 
**Got his autograph as a gift!**
Young, Scott 03-Jan-03 One Time Stanley Cup Penguin (90-91)
Dahlquist, Chris 03-Jan-03 One Time Stanley Cup Penguin (90-91).  Robinson Crusoe Second Place!
Hrdina, Jiri 03-Jan-03 Two Time Stanley Cup Penguin (90-91/91-92)  **Finally got him via a dealer**
Anthony Anderson 03-Jan-03 Super Bowl XIV Steeler!  Disappeared in DE!
Huther, Bruce 03-Jan-03 Former Pittsburgh Mauler, I mailed another TTM in 2004!  **Signed the stinking sleeve, got it though!**
Bailey, Bob 03-Dec-02 Does not sign TTM!  Maybe thru Alumni! 
Kasparaitis, Darius 03-Dec-02 I'll be happy with my 1st attempt many moons ago!
McEachern, Shawn 02-Oct-02 C/O Thrashers  Stanley Cup winner.  Third attempt and failure with his third team.  **Got him through a private collector.**
Robitaille, Luc 02-Oct-02 I mailed him the only Penguin card I had.  **Got his autograph as a gift, two different collectors!**
Tiant, Luis 02-Oct-02 C/O Boston Boston Red Sox.  **Finally received 500+ days later.**
Sands, Charlie 01-Oct-02 C/O Pirate Alumni **Got him through a private signing.**  I mailed another TTM in 2004!
Madlock, Bill 01-Oct-02 C/O Pirate Alumni **I finally got him from my buddy Ross in MD, a signed card!**
May, Milt 01-Oct-02 C/O Pirate Alumni **I finally got him from my buddy Ross, a signed ball!**
Lacy, Lee 01-Oct-02 C/O Pirate Alumni  **Friend sent a card to me, signed by Lee as a Dodger. Still want a Bucs card**
Loney, Troy 02-Sep-02 I have heard he does not like to sign!   **Got him through a private collector.**
Coffey, Paul 02-Sep-02 C/O Phoenix Coyotes. Obviously a toughie!  **Got him through a private collector.**
Tippett, Dave 02-Sep-02 C/O Stars.  This perplexes me, I know he signed for others.  I'll try again in 2004!  **Success in 2004!**
Murphy, Larry 02-Sep-02 C/O Penguins.  **I finally got him from my buddy Ross, a signed puck, and George on a card!**
Peaks, Clarence 02-Sep-02 I have another card of his. I will try again! **Done!**
Guy, Ray 02-Sep-02 I have heard he does not like to sign!
Lake, Carnell 02-Sep-02 C/O Ravens and Jaguars!! **I finally got him as the result of a purchased set**
Mendoza, Mario 02-Sep-02 C/O Shreveport Swamp Dragons.  Don't know if he still manages them or not.  **Got him as a gift**
Marshall, Jim 02-Jul-02 Even sent money to his charity!  **I finally got him SASE**
Townsend, Deshea 02-Jul-02 C/O St. Vincent College, Latrobe, PA  I will try again in 2004!  **Signed a 4x6 glossy via T/C '06!**
Fuamatu-Ma'afala, Chris 02-Jul-02 C/O St. Vincent College, Latrobe, PA
Zereoue, Amos 02-Jul-02 C/O St. Vincent College, Latrobe, PA
Kirkland, Levon 02-Jul-02 C/O Eastern Washington University, Cheney, WA 
**I finally got him as the result of a generous gift**
Gifford, Frank 02-Jul-02 Home
Batch, Charlie 02-Jul-02 C/O St. Vincent College, Latrobe, PA  **Got him, at training camp 2002, in person, again at 2003 T/C.***
Mathis, Terance 02-Jul-02 C/O St. Vincent College, Latrobe, PA
Robinson Crusoe First Place... 1,298 days!
Brown, Demetrius 02-Jul-02 C/O St. Vincent College, Latrobe, PA
Hampton, Casey 02-Jul-02 C/O St. Vincent College, Latrobe, PA  I will try again in 2004!  **Earl gets me a signed football!**
Lacy, Lee 02-Jul-02 Live is California.  **Got him, as an L.A. Dodger, with help from Jim in SD!**
Moreno, Omar 02-Jul-02 Lives in Panama.   **Got him via a private signing!"
Woodson, Marv 01-Jun-02 I will try him again soon!  **Signed for me TTM 
Sept 2003***
Gunnels, Riley 01-Jun-02 I have mailed off another attempt!
May, Milt 02-Jun-02 Why won't Milt sign for me?    **I finally got him from my buddy Ross, a signed baseball!**
Hawkins, Connie 02-Jun-02 Former Pittsburgh Condor charges. Tried C/O Suns.
**Got him via a tip from Ross!**
Swift, Harley "Skeeter" 05-May-02 Former Pittsburgh Condor. **I got him via SASE**
Dawkins, Darryl 05-May-02 One of my few basketball attempts!
Cunningham, Bennie 05-May-02 Third attempt! **I finally got him via a show!**
Davis, Charlie 04-May-02 Third attempt!  **Got his autograph as a gift!**
Morris, Mercury 02-May-02 And he is a Pittsburgh guy!  **I finally got him in the mail & he offered me a personalized book!**
Baugh, Sammy 02-May-02 Old, tough Texan!  **Recieved, finally, one through the mail after a tip from John***
Madlock, Bill 03-Apr-02 The man is tough, maybe he will sign now that he is a minor league manager?? 
**Got him with help from Ross!**
Kasparaitus, Darius 03-Apr-02 **Got him once, two years ago.**  Mailed this to Colorado when he was with the Avalanche.  No success again as a Ranger. 12/2003!
Morrall, Earl 02-Apr-02 I mailed his Steeler card. **I did get him twice via Special Olympic charities.**
Grimm,  Russ 02-Apr-02 Sent C/O Steelers and Steeler T/C!  Another TTM mailed in 2004!  **Finally - Success!!**
Grant, Jim "Mudcat" 02-Mar-02 Home - **Got him with help from Jim in SD!**
Plus, I finally contacted him via e-mail and he gave me permission to send another request!
Dempsey, Tom 02-Mar-02 Home  **Got him from Mark of Signing Bonus!**
Simpson, OJ 01-Mar-02 Home - Shot in the dark tip that didn't pan out.
Van Slyke, Andy 01-Mar-02 S/T Training Facility, Pirate City,  1701 27th St East   Bradenton, FL 34208 **Got him with help from Jim**
Sands, Charlie 01-Mar-02 Home - I've tried the Pirate Alumni as well.  **Received one through a private signing**
McEachern, Shawn 01-Feb-02 C/O Ottawa Senators.   Former Pens Cup winner.  **Received one through a private signing**
Staubach, Roger 01-Feb-02 He knows my uncle, still send an autopen. Jerk!
Veale, Bob 01-Feb-02 Mr. Veale still hates mail!!  
**Recieved one through a private signing**
Hernandez, Jackie 01-Feb-02 C/O New Jersey Jackals  
**Got him with help from Jim in SD!**
Cullen, John 28-Jan-02 May have been discarded as a result of 9-11-01. **Got him TTM in 2004!**
Errey, Bob 02-Jan-02 May have been discarded as a result of 9-11-01.
**
Got him via Penguin Radio Network**
Aubin, Jean Sebastian 02-Jan-02 May have been discarded as a result of 9-11-01.
**Got him with help from Allan in PA!**
Hedberg, Johan 02-Jan-02 May have been discarded as a result of 9-11-01.
**Got him with help from Allan in PA!**
 
Robinson Crusoe Third Place!
Steed, Joel 02-Jan-02 May have been discarded as a result of 9-11-01.  I will try again in 2004!  **Got him via Ross!**
Lloyd, Greg 02-Jan-02 May have been discarded as a result of 9-11-01.
**Got him with help from Brian Chiefwahoo!**
Thornton, Sidney 02-Dec-01 May have been discarded as a result of 9-11-01.
**Got him with help from a great Steeler friend**
Hawthorne, Greg 02-Dec-01 May have been discarded as a result of 9-11-01.  Does not sign TTM!  **Got him with help from a private signing**
Alou, Felipe 02-Dec-01 I wrote to Felipe and asked for his autograph & in addition, asked for help in  getting autographs from brothers Jesus & Matty, along with nephew Moises.  I finally did get Matty!
Bradshaw, Terry 03-Oct-01 In person or not at all, I guess!  **I have Terry on a book he co-authored!!**
Fouts, Dan 03-Oct-01 C/O Hall of Fame. I bet it was a Sept. 11th loss!
**Got him TTM in 2003!**
May, Milt 03-Oct-01 This man continues to allude me!  4 times!!
**Got him on a baseball with help from Ross!**
Hernandez, Ramon 01-Oct-01 Mail delivery is bad. **Got him via a dealer!**
Randolph, Willie 01-Oct-01 Willie seems to dislike mail.  Another attempt thru the Yankees.
Moreno, Omar 04-Sept-01 Omar has changed a lot since he left the Pirates! **Got him via a Private signing**
Hernandez, Jackie 04-Sept-01 I think this was a Sept. 11th loss!  
**Got him with help from Jim in S. Dakota!**
Davalillo, Vic 06-Sept-01 I think this was a Sept. 11th loss!  Living in Venezuela somewhere!  
**Got him with from a Private Signing**
Lang, Robert 06-Sept-01 I think this was a Sept. 11th loss!
 **Got him with help from Allan in PA!**
Primeau, Wayne 06-Sept-01

I think this was a Sept. 11th loss! 
**Received this on 10-Oct-02!!**

Murphy, Larry 08-Sept-01 I think this was a Sept. 11th loss!
**Got him on a puck with help from Ross!**
Lacy, Lee 05-Aug-01 Mailed to his home, I recently sent cards again!
**Got him with help from Mark F.!**
Romo, Enrique 05-Aug-01 Rumors say he lives in Mexico, others he's dead!
Zereoue, Amos 05-Jul-01 Latrobe, PA  Steeler T/C 2001
Fuamafu-Ma'afala, Chris 05-Jul-01 Latrobe, PA  Steeler T/C 2001
Washington, Dwayne 09-Jul-01 Latrobe, PA  Steeler T/C 2001 
**Signed for me at T/C 2002!**
Gildon, Jason 09-Jul-01 Latrobe, PA  Steeler T/C 2001 
 **Did sign TTM C/O T/C 2002!**
Edwards, Troy 05-Jul-01 Did not sign TTM, C/O Steeler T/C 2001  . 
 **Signed for me at T/C 2001 & 2002!**
Martin, Tee 05-Jul-01 Latrobe, PA  Steeler T/C 2001
**Got him with help from Brian Chiefwahoo!**
Lake, Carnell 05-Jul-01 C/O Jaguars T/C 2001  **I finally got him as the result of a generous gift**
Kirkland, Levon 03-Jul-01 C/O Seahawks T/C 2001  2nd try C/O Eagles.  Trying again at his home! **I finally got him as the result of a generous gift**
Warfield, Paul 03-Jul-01 C/O Cowboys T/C 2001 **Received on 26-Nov-02!!**
Hasek, Dominic 01-Jul-01 Around the time of his mystery illness!  Will try again in 2004!  Misfire to Binghamton Senators!
Gretzky, Wayne 01-Jul-01 C/O Phoenix Coyotes. See Bonds entry below!
**Gift from Ross of Ross's Sports Autographs**
Bonds, Barry 01-Jul-01 C/O S.F. Giants. This was before I knew "Super Stars" don't have time for us!  **All-Star program as a gift from Ross of Belle Vernon**
Brodie, John 01-Jul-01 Three tries, no luck! **Got him via U/D offer!**
Veale, Bob 08-Jun-01 I found out later that Mr. Veale hates mail.  **Received one through a private signing**
Biletnikoff, Fred 08-Jun-01 This guy does not sign for anyone. Charges!!
Dempsey, Tom 07-Jun-01 Used to be a great TTM signer!
**Got him from Mark of Signing Bonus!**
Namath, Joe 07-Jun-01 Sent before I became savvy regarding big stars!
Kison, Bruce 06-Jun-01 Tough to get, will have to keep trying! 
**Finally, via Pirate Alumni**
Kolb, Jon 06-Jun-01 He works out of Grove City, have some other tactics to try. **Gift from Tommy**
Davis, Sam 06-Jun-01 Sam has been very sick.  ** Received 12/12-02**

Brown, Larry

04-Jun-01

Larry Brown continues to allude me.
**Finally, via his business in Pittsburgh**

Lewis, Frank 04-Jun-01 I lived in the same town, Houma, LA, and I didn't know it!  **10/26/02, all the cards I mailed!**
Dawson, Len 04-Jun-01 Len Dawson, former Steeler & Chief, presently charges.   **Gift from Mike**
Tarkenton, Fran 03-Jun-01 USED to be a great signer! Charges!
Robinson Crusoe for non-signed card!!!

Fielder, Cecil 

02-Jun-01

My first TTM baseball attempt. Update - Cecil is broke & is wanted by the police due to huge debt!

Morozov, Aleksey 18-May-01 He signed in person for a buddy in Pittsburgh! 
**Got one signed with assistance from Allan**
Kovalev, Alexi 16-May-01 This guy is tough whether in-person or TTM. 
**Got one signed with assistance from Kevin**
Francis, Ron

27-Apr-01

C/O Hurricanes. This was a second attempt, I had a bad address for the Hurricanes the first time. 
**Gift from Thomas**

Bettis, Jerome

15-Apr-01

C/O STEELERS! The "BUS" signed at T/C 2001 for about 15-20 minutes, I missed him!**Got one signed with assistance from Kevin, again at T/C 2003**

King, Jeff

23-Mar-01

Jeff is not in Indiana or Montana!  Where now?  **Got him through a private collector.**
McMakin, John

23-Mar-01

I just got this RTS from the Steelers.  I won't quit!
**Presistance pays off, I finally got him via home***

Shell, Donnie

13-Mar-01

Recently send another request to his home! **Signed C/O Carolina Panthers**

Stallworth, John

13-Mar-01

HOF 2002. I mailed off again, he is signing at shows.   ** Signed via Chantilly, VA show **

Stewart, Kordell

13-Mar-01

He signed for over an hour after two hours of practice. ** I did get him to sign at T/C 2001.**

Martin Straka

16-Feb-01

Fellow Czech, out 4 months with a broken leg. Out for the season, catch up on mail?
**Got one signed with assistance from Allan**
Robinson Crusoe Fourth Place!!

Rod Woodson

13-Feb-01

Sent to the Ravens. **Signed for me on 5/6/02!**

Kevin Stevens

07-Feb-01

One of my first cards sent. **Signed on 12/09/02!**