Ron Karkovice

On August 10, 2025 my son and I took a quick trip to Orlando to meet former Chicago White Sox catcher, Ron Karkovice. He was signing autographs at Amazing Collectibles Orlando. Mr. Karkovice signed a 1993 Upper Deck baseball card for me and a 1992 Topps baseball card for my son. The signing was perfect timing for us as my son had just finished up a showcasing with Perfect Game in Davenport, FL, which is just a short drive away from Orlando. My son is an up and coming aspiring baseball player and was still in full uniform when we arrived.

A little fun fact, on August 30, 1990 Ron Karkovice hit an inside the park grand slam against the Minnesota Twins at the Metrodome.

 

Juan Pierre

My son was invited by Perfect Game to participate in the 13U Florida All-State Games. On August 10, 2025 I recognized Juan Pierre walking around. I was prepared with a 2002 Donruss Fan Club baseball card and he was very kind and agreed to sign a card for my son and I. A little while later, he was watching the game my son was playing in. I jokingly made a comment to him as he was walking away to view some of the other games going on. I said, "The one to watch is the third baseman!" He responded, "We're already well aware of him. We were also watching him pitch yesterday". During a three game showcase stretch, my son was 4-6 with two singles, a double, triple and two stolen bases. Plus a handful of highlight style defensive plays! My son and I are very grateful to add Mr. Pierre into our autograph collections!

 

Ben Oglivie

I mailed former All-Star, Ben Oglivie a 1984 Topps baseball card asking for his autograph on July 5, 2025. 16 days later, July 21, 2025 it arrived!

Happy to add another successful autograph into my collection!

 

Bill Buckner

I met Bill Buckner in the mid 1990's when he was a hitting coach in the Blue Jays Minor League system. He signed a 1993 Ted Williams baseball card for me. Mr. Buckner had a solid MLB career which included a batting title in 1980, 2,715 career hits and a lifetime batting average of .289. In my opinion, that is a strong case for the Hall of Fame. However, Bill's amazing career was overshadowed by one costly mistake during game 6 of the 1986 World Series. Regardless, I'm very happy to have Mr. Bucker's autograph in my collection!

 

Willie McGee

My brother and I met Willie McGee in the mid 1990's during Spring Training when he was back with the St. Louis Cardinals. We were hanging outside of the visiting clubhouse at Jack Russell Memorial Stadium, which was the Spring home to the Philadelphia Phillies. There was a small group trying to get autographs from Cardinal players before they left for the day. Willie was standing by the team bus talking with the bus driver. My brother calls out to him asking for an autograph, Willie responded that he couldn't as he was getting ready to board the bus. He then signs an autograph for the bus driver (If I remember correctly). Seeing this frustrated all of us, but apparently my brother, most of all. He calls out again to Willie by saying, "We pay your salary!" Willie came over to the fence where the group was standing and demanded to know who said it. The group was silent. Willie asked again and my brother apologized. To our surprise, Willie responded with, "No, you're right!". He proceeded to give the group of about 10 or so his autograph! When it was my turn, he signed a 1990 Upper Deck baseball card.

 

John Olerud

The 1993 batting champ, John Olerud signed this 8x10 picture for me at Englebert Complex in the mid 1990's when he was a member of the Toronto Blue Jays. When John won the American League Batting Title, he batted an amazing .363.

 

Paul O'Neill

Paul O'Neill signed this 1991 Topps Stadium Club baseball card in the mid 1990's at Dunedin Stadium, when the New York Yankees came to play the Toronto Blue Jays.  Paul signed the card right after the team finished BP.