Jeff Francoeur

I met Jeff Francoeur as he was arriving at Tropicana Field prior to Game 2 of the ALCS between the Cleveland Guardians and the home town Tampa Bay Rays. Jeff signed a 2006 Topps baseball card after going through security just before entering the stadium.

 

Kohl Robertson

Kohl Robertson signed a 2024 USF Bulls Team Set baseball card for me on October 13, 2026 at Joe DiMaggio Sports Complex in Clearwater, Florida. Kohl was assisting in coaching at a high school baseball practice for the A3 Trojans, the Baseball Academy which my son attends.

 

Carl Crawford

 My all-time favorite Tampa Bay Rays player Carl Crawford signed this 2009 Upper Deck baseball card on October 12, 2026 around 11:15pm outside of Tropicana Field after Game 1 of the ALCS as he was leaving the ballpark. Carl was a special guest of the Rays, having thrown out the ceremonial first pitch prior to the game.