Scott Rolen

I first met Scott Rolen in 1995 when he was a stand out 3rd baseman for the Clearwater Phillies. 

I was the batboy for the team, and this guy could flat out play! I remember telling my Dad about him, saying, "This guy is like glue. Baseballs just stick to his glove". Scott was the 1997 NL Rookie of the Year, won 8 Gold Gloves and over 300 home runs. On January 24, 2023 Scott was finally inducted into the Hall of Fame with 76.3%!

 

Warren Sapp

I was finally able to meet the legendary, Warren Sapp on January 20, 2023 at a celebrity golf tournament in Lutz, Florida. Warren personalized an 8x10 picture by request! I hate doing this, but I've heard Warren isn't the easiest to get an autograph from, so my 11 year old son agreed to help me out on this one, since he already has an autograph from him! As Warren was approaching where we were sitting, My son pulled out my picture and walked over to him. He pleasantly asked Warren for his autograph, and Warren agreed! My son then asked if he would personalize the autograph, which made me nervous... I was afraid my son would give his name instead of mine... But it all worked out and Warren hooked it up!!! He made it out "To Brian All the Best!" Then came the bonus as he added, "SB XXXVII Champs", but then continued by also adding "HOF 13"! This is a great one to add into my collection!

 

Dexter Jackson

 On January 20, 2023, Super Bowl XXXVII MVP Dexter Jackson signed this 2003 Playoff Prestige Football card for me after he was leaving a celebrity golf tournament in Lutz, Florida. I wasn't prepared to meet Dexter, but a friend of mine had an extra card for me!

Christian Arroyo

Christian Arroyo was participating in Pete Alonso's Battle For The Bay, a home run derby hosted by Pete Alonso and his Alonso Foundation at Plant High School in Tampa, Florida on Saturday January 14, 2023. Christian signed a 2017 Donruss baseball card as he arrived at the event, shortly before the home run derby.

 

Preston Tucker

 On Saturday January 14, 2023 I attended an event at Plant High School in Tampa, Florida called Pete Alonso's Battle For the Bay, hosted by New York Mets all-star Pete Alonso and his Alonso Foundation. The event was a home run derby featuring Pete Alonso, Travis Hafner, Carlos Pena, Gio Urshela, Christian Arroyo and Kyle Tucker. I figured I'd bring a card of Kyle's brother, Preston, as he lives in Tampa and went to Plant High School. Glad I did, because he showed up! Preston signed a 2014 Bowman baseball card for me!