David Wright

I first met David Wright in January, 2015. I heard David, along with several other Mets players were working out at Tradition Field in St. Lucie, FL. I arrived at the stadium around 8:30AM. The parking lot was empty so my son and I stayed in the car. Around 8:45AM, David Wright parks right next to me! My son and I got out of the car and asked him for an autograph. Nobody else was around so we figured it would be pretty easy. David shocked us by saying, "Sorry guys, not today." Two years later, in January 2017, we saw him again... He was in his truck, pulling out of the players parking lot. I told my son not to get his hopes up. David again shocked us by stopping to sign! My son was 4 at the time, felt he should remind David of the encounter back in 2015!! He said, "Last time we saw you we asked you for an autograph and you said NOT TODAY!" Luckily for us, David had a good sense of humor about it as he laughed it off and apologized. David signed an 8x10 picture for each of us.

Tony Oliva

I first met Tony Oliva on June 13, 2015 in Fort Myers, FL. Tony was signing autographs for free prior to the start of a Fort Myers Miracle game. Tony signed an 8x10 picture. Tony was announced by the National Baseball Hall of Fame's Golden Era Committee on December 6, 2021 of his upcoming enshrinement into the Hall of Fame for the 2022 class!

Todd Stottlemyre

I first met Todd Stottlemyre in 1992 at Lansbrook Golf Club. Todd was a regular at that course, especially prior to Spring Training. My brother Dan and I would see him all the time and we got to know each other in passing. He was always very nice to us. On March 4, 1994, I was at the Blue Jays opening Spring Training game against the Baltimore Orioles. I was the lucky kid that day selected from the stands to be the bat boy for the day. As I was escorted through the clubhouse to be fitted for a uniform, we passed by Todd's locker. Todd spotted me and said, "Hey Brian, what're you doing here?" This was the moment that I felt like a bad ass! The clubhouse attendant that was with me asked how we knew each other. Todd explained from the golf course. Todd then handed me a baseball and a pen and told me to get a team ball signed for myself! This was such a fun day and I consider my introduction into the baseball world.

David Wells

I first met David Wells in 1992. Before my brother Dan and I adopted the rule of 1 autograph per player, we would get multiples... No reason, just because. David was a regular at Lansbrook Golf Club, which was walking distance from our house. After Mr. Wells was traded to the Detroit Tigers, we purchased this 8x10 photo. Mr. Wells was always generous with the autographs, but this time we received a different response... He said, "I'm sorry guys, but I don't sign Tigers cards." I responded back by saying "But this isn't a card." I guess he thought I was right!

Bobby Shantz

On December 10, 2016 I received this Bobby Shantz card in the mail! I had sent him a 1961 Topps card in hope he would sign it for me.... Turns out it was a good idea! The 1952 American League MVP winner is now forever in my collection.

Joe Boever

Joe Boever was one of my very first autographs. I met Joe at Lansbrook Golf Club in 1992. Prior to Spring Training, Joe could be spotted golfing along with David Wells and Todd Stottlemyre. This is where my collection began.

Mike Mussina

In the mid 1990's I met Mike Mussina outside of Dunedin Stadium shortly after the end of a Spring Training game when the Baltimore Orioles came to play the Toronto Blue Jays in Dunedin, FL. Mike signed the cover of a Beckett Baseball Card Monthly magazine. Mike was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2019.