Sunday, October 28, 2018

Dave Winfield

My brother, Dan met Dave Winfield in 1992 at Englebert Complex, the Toronto Blue Jays training facility in Dunedin, Florida. Dan was invited into the Blue Jays clubhouse where he was able to get this 8x10 picture signed for me! I've heard Dave is a tough autograph to obtain... I'm very happy to have this Baseball Hall of Famer in my collection!

Rolando Pino

I met Rolando Pino in 1994 at Dunedin Stadium when he was coaching with the Dunedin Blue Jays. Rolando signed a 1993 Fleer Pro Cards baseball card.

Barry Lyons

I first met Barry Lyons during Spring Training in 1993 when he was trying to make a comeback with the St. Louis Cardinals. Barry singed a 1989 Donruss baseball card.

Seth McClung

I first met Seth McClung at Tropicana Field during the Tampa Bay Rays Fan Fest on February 4, 2017. Seth signed a 2010 Upper Deck baseball card.

Milt May

On March 16, 2017, I met Milt May at Buck O'Neil Baseball Complex, the Minor League training facility for the Baltimore Orioles in Sarasota, Florida. Milt signed a 1985 Donruss baseball card in the parking lot as he was leaving for the day.

Tom Foley

I met Tom Foley after a Spring Training game at Brighthouse Networks Field, the Spring Training home of the Philadelphia Phillies. Tom was a coach for the Tampa Bay Rays. Tom signed a 1992 Fleer Ultra baseball card on March 13, 2015.

Derek Bell

I met Derek Bell at Dunedin Stadium during Spring Training in 1992, when he played for the Toronto Blue Jays. Derek signed a 1991 Donruss baseball card.

Carlos Baerga

I met Carlos Baerga on December 7, 2017 as he was leaving Dunedin Stadium during the Toronto Blue Jays Fantasy Camp. Carlos signed my 1991 Donruss baseball card before leaving the ball park with Roberto Alomar.

Kevin Baez


I met Kevin Baez at First Data Field in St. Lucie, Florida during the New York Mets Fantasy Camp on January 27, 2017. Kevin was kind enough to sign my 1993 Donruss baseball card.

Sunday, October 21, 2018

Dead Prez

Dead Prez were performing at Fubar in Downtown St. Petersburg, Florida on October 19, 2018. When I met them, I told them I liked them in the movie, "White Boyz" They laughed and told me a little bit about their time in that movie. They said, "We were brought out to a cornfield in the middle of nowhere and sat in a trailor". M1 and Stic Man signed a CD cover from their "Get Free or Die Tryin'".

Tuesday, October 16, 2018

Midre Cummings


 
I met Midre Cummings on October 16, 2018 at Jack Russell Memorial Stadium. Midre was attending Major League Baseball Players Alumni Legends For Youth baseball clinic. My son was on of the young ball players learning from his knowledge of the game. Midre signed a 1994 Action Packed baseball card for me and also signed a 1998 Upper Deck baseball card for my son.

Saturday, October 6, 2018

Barry Larkin

I met Barry Larkin in April of 1995 when the Cincinnati Reds came to play a Spring Training game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Jack Russell Memorial Stadium in Clearwater, Florida. I was the visiting team bat boy that night. My locker for the day was right next to Barry Larkin's. He was kind enough to autograph the back cover of a Beckett Baseball Card Monthly magazine for me! Barry was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2012.

Jerome Walton

I met Jerome Walton in April, 1995 at Jack Russell Memorial Stadium during Spring Training, when the Cincinnati Reds came to play the Philadelphia Phillies. I was the visiting team bat boy that day. Jerome signed a page from a Beckett Baseball Card Monthly magazine, inside the Reds locker room. He was even kind enough to personalize it to me and added "1989 R.O.Y" without me asking!

Jason Isringhausen

I met Jason Isringhausen at Roger Dean Stadium in Palm Beach, Florida on January 29, 2016 during the St. Louis Cardinals Fantasy Camp. Jason signed the back cover of a Beckett Focus on Future Stars magazine.

Monday, October 1, 2018

Paul Molitor

I first met Paul Molitor in late February, 1994 at Englebert Complex, the training facility of the Toronto Blue Jays. Paul was leaving for the day and was heading to his car in the parking lot. There was a group of people trying to get his autograph and he signed from his car, before even turning it on. I remember getting knocked over by fans as everybody ran to his car. I scraped up my knee a bit, but it was worth it to add this, future Hall of Famer to my collection!

Manny Ramirez

My brother, Dan and I met Manny Ramirez in 1994 at Dunedin Stadium during Spring Training, when the Cleveland Indians came to play the Toronto Blue Jays. Manny signed the cover of Beckett Focus On Future Stars, magazine. Both my brother and I asked Manny to personalize the picture to us. He did... By putting "To Brian" in the very top left corner... The darkest part of the picture. Unfortunately the pen began to give out a little bit as he signed his name. I'll still take it though!

Juan Guzman & Roberto Alomar

I first met Juan Guzman and Roberto Alomar in the early 90's during Spring Training in Dunedin, FL. I believe it was 1993. Juan and Roberto both signed this Beckett Baseball Card Monthly magazine on the same day, at Englebert Complex, the training facility for the Toronto Blue Jays in Dunedin, Florida.

Frank Viola

I met Frank Viola in 1995 after he had made a rehab start for the Dunedin Blue Jays. The former Cy Young award winner signed the back cover of a Beckett Baseball Card Monthly magazine, outside of Dunedin Stadium.

Mo Vaughn

I met Mo Vaughn at Jack Russell Memorial Stadium during Spring Training in 1998, when the Boston Red Sox came to play the Philadelphia Phillies. Mo signed the front cover of a Beckett Baseball Card Monthly magazine prior to the game.

Wander Franco

On Friday, September 28, 2018, Wander Franco was signing autographs as well as being awarded at Tropicana Field for being one of the Tampa Bay Rays top Minor League players of the 2018 season. Wander signed an 8x10 picture representing the Princeton Rays.

Vidal Brujan

I met Vidal Brujan at Tropicana Field during a pre-game autograph signing, on Friday September 28, 2018. Vidal was one of the Tampa Bay Rays top Minor League players this season and was being awarded for his abilities. Vidal signed an 8x10 picture.

Matt Duffy

I met Matt Duffy at Tropicana Field on Friday, September 28, 2018 just before the Tampa Bay Rays took on the Toronto Blue Jays during the final home stand of the season. Matt signed a 2018 Topps baseball card.

Ronaldo Hernanez

I met Ronaldo Hernandez during an autograph signing at Tropicana Field on Friday, September 28, 2018. Ronaldo signed an 8x10 picture, representing the Princeton Rays.

Nathaniel Lowe

Nathaniel Lowe was signing autographs at Tropicana Field prior to being honored as the Tampa Bay Rays Minor League Player of the Year on Friday, September 28, 2018. Nate signed an 8x10 picture from when he was playing for the Charlotte Stone Crabs earlier in the 2018 season. He finished the year with the Triple-A, Durham Bulls.

Easton McGee


I met Easton McGee on Friday, September 28, 2018 at Tropicana Field. The Tampa Bay Rays were honoring their top Minor League players prior to a game against the Toronto Blue Jays. I brought with me some guys I expected to see. Easton was one of the guys that I hoped to run into. Easton signed a 2016 Bowman Chrome baseball card.