Gary Sanchez

 I met Gary Sanchez outside of Tropicana Field on Wednesday July 28, 2021 shortly after the Yankees 3-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays in 10 innings. Gary was kind enough to stop to sign autographs for the few fans waiting around. Gary signed this 8x10 photo and used a silver paint pen, loaned to me by my friend and autograph seeker, Eric. Very happy and excited to add this great signed photo into my collection!

Gio Urshela

 Gio Urshela signed this 2015 Bowman card on July 28, 2021 outside of Tropicana Field after his team, the New York Yankees defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1 in 10 innings. 

Mark McGwire

 My son and I had the opportunity to meet Mark McGwire at Tropicana Field on July 17, 2021 during a Perfect Game baseball tournament of high school students. Mark's son was participating in the tournament. Although we brought our 8x10 pictures, we were surprised to see him as we were told he did not make the trip from California this year. Mr. McGwire was great! My son talked to him for a few minutes and told him that he watches highlights of him on YouTube all the time, (Which is true). He also mentioned that he watches the movie, 61* quite often as well. I chimed in at that moment by telling Mark, that is one of my favorite baseball movies, and with a bit of laughter in my voice I said, "However, I'm so sick of it because he watches it everyday!" Mark laughed at my comment. Braden then mentioned that he quotes Joe Buck from when he broke Roger Maris' single season home-run record with his 62nd home run, "Down the left field line! Is it enough?!" Mark responded with, "That is so cool!"

Tommy Joseph

Tommy Joseph signed this 2012 Bowman card on July 2, 2021 at Baycare Field in Clearwater, Florida. Tommy was coaching for the St. Lucie Mets as they were in town to take on the Clearwater Threshers. Tommy signed the card moments before game time. The St. Lucie Mets blew away the Threshers 14-4.

Reid Brignac

 I finally was able to catch up with Reid Brignac on July 2, 2021 at Baycare Field in Clearwater, Florida. Reid was the manager of the St. Lucie Mets. His team had just destroyed the home team, Clearwater Threshers 14-4. I had spotted Reid and his son at Forrest Hills Youth Baseball complex in February, 2020. My son played ball there as well, and we began carrying his cards with us to games and practices. Shortly after, Covid-19 hit and everything was shut down. I'm very grateful to finally add Reid into our collections! Reid signed a 2014 Topps baseball card