Glenn Murray

I met Glenn Murray during Minor League Spring Training in 1996 at Carpenter Complex, the Minor League training facility for the Philadelphia Phillies. Glenn signed a 1993 Classic Best Gold  baseball card.

Brian Meadows

I met Brian Meadows in 1996 when he played for the Brevard County Manatees, an Advanced Class A affiliate for the Florida Marlins at the time. Brian signed a 1994 Signature Rookies  baseball card.

Jorge Mateo

I first met Jorge Mateo when he played for the Tampa Yankees at George M. Steinbrenner Field on April 11, 2016 prior to the start of a Florida State League game. Jorge signed an 8x10 picture.

Gregg Jefferies

I met Gregg Jefferies in the mid 90's at Jack Russell Memorial Stadium when the St. Louis Cardinals came to play the Philadelphia Phillies during Spring Training. Gregg signed this 8x10 picture outside of the visiting team clubhouse prior to the start of the game.

Ben McDonald

I remember meeting Ben McDonald at Jack Russell Memorial Stadium in the early 90's when the Baltimore Orioles came to play a Spring Training game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Ben signed a page from a Beckett Baseball Card Monthly magazine outside of the visiting teams clubhouse. I remember saying to Ben as he approached my brother and I, "Wow, you're tall!". As Ben was signing the picture he responded by saying, "Yup, I'm bigger than most"

Scott Kingery

I met Scott Kingery on March 5, 2016 during Minor League Spring Training at Carpenter Complex, the Minor League training facility of the Philadelphia Phillies. Scott signed a 2015 Bowman baseball card.

Desmond Jennings

I met Desmond Jennings outside of Tropicana Field on February 17, 2015. Desmond was leaving for the day after a morning work-out. Desmond walked over and signed an 8x10 picture.

Odubel Herrera

Odubel Herrera signed this 8x10 picture for me at Carpenter Complex, the Spring Training facility of the Philadelphia Phillies on February 23, 2016.

Tony Fiore

I first met Tony Fiore in 1995 when he was a pitcher for the Clearwater Phillies. I was a bat boy for the team at the time. During the season, Tony had signed this 1994 Classic baseball card from the Spartanburg Phillies team set.

Rick Dempsey

I met Rick Dempsey at Buck O'Neil Sports Complex in Sarasota, Florida on January 28, 2016 during the Baltimore Orioles Dream Weak Fantasy Camp. Rick, the 1983 World Series MVP signed a 1986 Topps baseball card.

Jose DeJesus

I met Jose DeJesus at Jack Russell Memorial Stadium in 1993 when he was rehabbing an injury with the Clearwater Phillies. Jose signed this 1991 Upper Deck baseball card prior to the start of the game.

Jim Perry

I met Jim Perry at Jackie Robinson Ballpark on September 26, 2015 in Daytona Beach, Florida. Jim was signing autographs with a group of others including; Rollie Fingers, Mark Whiten, Mike Torrez and Jim Leyritz, just to name a few. Jim had an impressive Major League career, amassing 215 wins over 174 losses and a 3.45 ERA, along with the 1970 American League Cy Young Award! Jim signed a 1968 Topps baseball card.

Andy Pettitte

My son and I along with my brother, Dan, all met Yankees great, Andy Pettitte on February 17, 2020 at a celebrity golf tournament hosted by Lou Piniella at Carrollwood Country Club in Tampa, Florida. After Andy and his group finished teeing off, we asked him for an autograph. Andy was very friendly and came right over and asked how we all were doing. My son handed him his 8x10 picture and asked him to personalize and Andy seemed happy to do so! I also asked him to personalize one for me and again he obliged!  We're very happy to add another baseball legend to out collections!

Andruw Jones

My son and I along with my brother, all met Andruw Jones at a celebrity golf tournament at Carrollwood Country Club in Tampa, Florida hosted by Lou Piniella on February 17, 2020. Andruw signed a 1998 Score baseball card for me and was king enough to pose for a picture with my son! I definitely was not expecting to see him. As we pulled into the parking lot, we saw him. I said to my brother, "Is that Andruw Jones?!" I was very happy that I brought all of my cards with me on the off chance I saw somebody that I wasn't expecting!

Jose Cardenal

I met Jose Cardenal on February 8, 2020 at Tropicana Field during the Tampa Bay Rays Fan Fest. Jose was attending as a member of the MLB Players Alumni and was signing autographs. Jose signed a 1968 Topps baseball card.

Dick Drago

Dick Drago signed this 1970 Topps baseball card for me on February 8, 2020 during the Tampa Bay Rays Fan Fest which he was attending as part of an autograph signing along with members of MLB Players Alumni at Tropicana Field.

Bruce Howard

I met Bruce Howard on February 8, 2020 at Tropicana Field during an MLB alumni autograph signing during the Tampa Bay Rays Fan Fest. Bruce signed a 1966 Topps baseball card for me.

Nick Esasky

I met Nick Esasky at Tropicana Field during an MLB alumni autograph signing during the Tampa Bay Rays Fan Fest on February 8, 2020. I was aware that Nick was going to be attending the alumni signing, however, I somehow forgot to bring my 1989 Fleer and my son's 1989 Score baseball cards. Luckily, at the event, we spotted some people that we know from the many places we travel to during our autograph hunting. One of them gave me a 1989 Donruss baseball card for me and my son was able to get a 1990 Leaf baseball card signed.

Kyle Snyder

Kyle Snyder signed this 2006 Upper Deck baseball card during the Tampa Bay Rays Fan Fest at Tropicana Field on February 8, 2020. Kyle is the current pitching coach for the Tampa Bay Rays.

John Frascatore

I met John Frascatore at an MLB Alumni autograph signing at Tropicana Field during the Tampa Bay Rays Fan Fest on February 8, 2020. John signed a 1996 Topps baseball card.

Ed Plank

Ed Plank was signing autographs along with some members of the MLB Alumni at Tropicana Field during the Tampa Bay Rays Fan Fest on February 8, 2020. Ed signed a 1976 C.S.P. baseball card, sponsored by Coca-Cola and representing the Phoenix Giants.

Gaylord Perry

 On Saturday, January 18, 2020 my son and I took a trip to Orlando, Florida to Tranquilo Golf Course at Four Seasons Resort for a celebrity golf tournament. We brought a bunch of pictures and cards of former baseball and football players that were scheduled to attend. While my son and I were waiting for Braves Hall of Famer, Tom Glavine, I spotted a guy that I did not expect to see, walking through the crowded side walk. I recognized him right away as Hall of Fame pitcher, Gaylord Perry! I said to my son, "Oh my God! That's Gaylord Perry!--Let me see if I can get a picture of you with him!" I'm sure my son probably thought I was nuts at the moment... like, why? Who is this guy and why do I have to take my picture with him?! I stopped Mr. Perry and assured him I'm not going to ask for an autograph as I wasn't prepared to see him. He was very kind and took a picture with my 8 year old son! After the picture, I said to Mr. Perry, "I would love to have you sign a picture for me, do you sign through the mail?" He said that he does and I continued to ask, "What kind of fee do you charge?" I felt it was only fair for me to offer as I was planning in my mind at that moment of sending him something to sign, I might as well make it worth his time, too. Mr. Perry said, "any donation is fine". The lady standing behind him in the picture gave us his home address! My son and I printed out two 8x10 pictures the next day and wrote a letter, and put a sticky note on each picture requesting them to be made out "To Braden" and "To Brian". Each sticky note, also held a $10 bill. The pictures were mailed out on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 and were returned and received, signed and personalized on Monday, February 3, 2020!
It's always great to add a Hall of Famer to our collection, especially when it's unexpected! Mr. Perry's 314 career wins, 1972 & 1978 Cy Young Awards was more than enough to get him into the Halls of Cooperstown for his 1991 induction!

Mickey Lolich

My son and I met Mickey Lolich at Tropicana Field during the Ted Williams Hitters Hall of Fame Dinner on February 1, 2020. Mickey was being honored with the Roy Halladay Pitching Achievement Award partly for his great career as well as his dominance during the 1968 World Series which he was named World Series MVP. Mickey signed an 8x10 picture for me and a 1993 Ted Williams baseball card for my son. As he was signing my son's card, my son was hovering closely watching Mickey's hand as he signed. Mickey stopped half-way through and said, "You're hovering pretty close... Did I misspell my name?" My son began to laugh and then asked Mr. Lolich if he could have his picture with him. Mickey was very friendly  and agreed!

Graig Nettles

Graig Nettles signed a 1984 Topps baseball card during the Ted Williams Hitters Hall of Fame Dinner at Tropicana Field on February 1, 2020.

Joey Wendle

I met Joey Wendle at Tropicana Field on Saturday, February 1, 2020 during an autograph signing at the Ted Williams Hitters Hall of Fame Dinner. Joey signed a 2018 Topps Heritage baseball card.

Brandon Inge

I met Brandon Inge on Saturday, February 1, 2020 as he was leaving Tigertown, the Spring Training home for the Detroit Tigers. Brandon was riding in the passenger seat of Nate Robertson's pickup truck as they were both leaving a rained out Fantasy Camp game. Brandon signed a 2006 Fleer Ultra baseball card.

Nate Robertson

On Saturday, February 1, 2020, my son and I drove over to Tigertown in Lakeland, Florida where the Detroit Tigers have their Spring Training home. The Tigers were hosting a Fantasy Camp where regular people can live out a week long dream of learning and playing along side former Detroit Tigers. Nate Robertson was attending as an instructor. This was the final day of their camp and the game against the pros had been canceled due to rain. Nate was leaving and stopped his pickup truck to sign this 2008 Upper Deck baseball card for me.