Moe Mantha

Moe Mantha is a former professional hockey player. Playing for the Jets, Penguins, Oilers, North Stars & Flyers, he skated for 12 seasons. In 656 games, the defenseman scored 81 goals and added 289 assists for a point total of 370. Moe also represented the USA in international hockey in 1981, 1985 and 1991. He was a member of the US Men's Hockey Team in the 1992 Winter Olympics.

Since retiring, Moe has been behind the bench coaching. Moe coached in the AHL for the Hersey Bears and Cincinnati Mighty Ducks. He is currently the general manager and head coach for the Michigan Warriors of the NAHL.

I mailed out the two cards featured on May 21 and they were returned on May 30.

Tony Granato

Tony Granato is a former hockey player that played for the Rangers, Kings & Sharks in the NHL.  He played a total of 774 games over 13 seasons. Tony scored 248 goals and added 244 assists for a point total of 492.

Tony made his only All Star Game appearance in the 1996-97 season. He also won the Bill Masterton Trophy that same year. 

After his playing career, Tony went on to coach the Colorado Avalanche. He is currently an assistant coach for the Pittsburgh Penguins.

I mailed out 3 cards to Tony on April 29, 2008. I received the cards back today 5/30/2014. That makes it the longest return I have ever had. It took a total of 6 years, 1 month and 2 days or 2,223 days. Not that I am complaining, just amazed at the length of time. I am guessing that Tony found it in a box he never unpacked until he moved to Pittsburgh. At the top right are 2/3 cards he signed. 

Jamie Whincup

Much to my surprise, I received this signed picture from Jamie Whincup on May 23rd. Due to the size of the picture, I was only able to scan most of it. Jamie personalized the picture and added " Thanks for your support." 

Jamie is a 5 time champion in the V8 Supercar Series in Australia. Since 2007, he has placed no less than 2nd in the series points. Driving a Holden VF Commadore for Triple Eight Race Engineering, he has dominated the series. Jamie has an impressive record at the track. With 141 podium finishes, he has placed first 76 times. Over his career, he has 4 wins at the infamous Bathurst 1000 in New Southwales. 

Jamie is currently sitting in 4th place in the series, 213 points behind the leader. 

Jason Blake

Jason Blake played professional hockey for 4 different teams: Kings, Leafs, Islanders & Ducks. Over his 14 year career, Jason scored 213 goals and added 263 assists for a point total of 486. In 2006-07, Jason had his best season. Scoring 40 goals and 29 assists, he helped the Islanders make the first round of the playoffs. Jason added a goal and 2 assists before losing out in the first round of the Stanley Cup Finals. That same year, Jason made an appearance in the All Star Game to record 2 assists. 

In 2006, Jason represented his country by playing hockey in the Torino Winter Olympics. At the end of the 2007-08 season, he was awarded the Bill Masterton Trophy for his dedication and perseverance to hockey.

I mailed the two cards above to Jason's home in Minnesota. They returned back to Arizona in 13 days.