Billy Williams

I was FINALLY able to add Hall of Famer Billy Williams into my collection on April 29, 2022!

This was to be my third and final attempt... Luckily it paid off! I originally sent these two 8x10 pictures along with a $20 donation each to him through the mail in late 2017. Both items and cash were returned unsigned. I tried again in March of 2022, and increased the donation to $30 each, however the same result. Items returned unsigned and cash returned. On April 8, 2022, I added an additional $10 each.  Boo-Ya!!! Both my son and I were so excited to see the oversized envelope in the mailbox and were even more thrilled to see them signed! Mr. Williams was named the National League Rookie of the Year in 1961 and inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1987. The top picture is mine and the other belongs to my son.

 

Bud Selig

I mailed this 8x10 picture to former Baseball Commissioner and Hall of Fame class of 2017 member, Bud Selig on Friday, March 11, 2022. I received it back on Monday March 28, 2022. 

 

Orlando Cepeda

 I mailed this 8x10 picture to Baseball Hall of Famer Orlando Cepeda on February 17, 2022 and received back signed on March 1, 2022 for a 12 day turn around! 

The Puerto Rican native won the 1958 National League Rookie of the Year award. 1967 National League MVP award, and was apart of the 1967 World Championship St. Louis Cardinals!

Mr. Cepeda was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1999.

Hulk Hogan

 My son and I met Hulk Hogan at his restaurant, Hogan's Hangout on Clearwater Beach, Monday February 7, 2022. He was hosting Karaoke night along with his guest of honor, Wrestling legend and fellow WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair. The Hulkster was kind enough to pose for a picture with my son as well as sign an 8x10 picture for each of us!  

Ric Flair

My son and I were lucky enough to meet wrestling legend and 3-time Hall of Fame inductee and 16 times World Champ, Nature Boy Ric Flair at Hogan's Hangout, a restaurant owned by Hulk Hogan on Clearwater Beach, Monday February 7, 2022. Ric was there as a guest during karaoke night. Ric signed an 8x10 photo each for my son and I and posed for a picture as well. Very excited to have had this opportunity! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

  

Pat Mahomes

 Pat Mahomes signed this 1993 Upper Deck baseball card for me while participating in a celebrity golf tournament at TBC Tampa Bay in Lutz on Friday, January 21, 2022. Pat also signed a card for my 10 year old son. My son mentioned to him that he was a big fan of Pat's son, Patrick Mahomes. I added some of my humor to the mix by telling Pat, "I'm a Mets fan. I'm not sure who your son is." Pat laughed at my comment as his son is one of the best and most popular players in the NFL. I'm very grateful to add Pat Mahomes Sr. into my autograph collection!

Marquis Grissom

 I met Marquis Grissom on Friday, January 21, 2022 for my first autograph of the year! Marquis was participating in a golf tournament at TPC, Tampa Bay in Lutz. Marquis signed a 1991 Upper Deck baseball card for me moments after I arrived. He was very friendly and gave my 10 year old son advice on how to be a successful ball player... It all starts by doing well in school! Probably good advice!