Jon Gruden

 Super Bowl XXXVII Champion and former Buccaneers head coach Jon Gruden signed this 8x10 picture for me on May 17, 2026 at the University of Tampa's lacrosse field around 12:50pm. Mr. Gruden had posted on Facebook that he'd be there to cheer on his son, the Spartans and city of Tampa for the Tampa Spartans Final Four game. 

Rob Gronkowski

I met Rob Gronkowski on May 6, 2026 at Greenlane in Lutz, Florida. He was working the the drive through window from 12pm-1pm. When we arrived, the line was so long, it took almost the entire hour to get to the window! Rob was great, took my money, provided my order and signed an 8x10 picture!!

Very excited to add him into my collection!

 

Jonathan Aranda

All-Star Jonathan Aranda signed this 2023 Topps baseball card on the night of May 1, 2026. Jonathan pulled his car over outside of the players parking lot at Tropicana Field and was kind enough to sign an autograph for my son and I. Jonathan was leaving following a 3-0 win over the San Francisco Giants.

 

Jesse Chavez

 On Friday May 1, 2026 I was able to get this 2010 Upper Deck baseball card signed by long time relief pitcher and 2026 Bullpen Coach for the San Francisco Giants, Jesse Chavez! Jesse signed the card prior to a game at Tropicana Field against the Tampa Bay Rays.

Elian Pena

I met 18 year old Elian Pena on April 30, 2026 at George M. Steinbrenner Field when the St. Lucie Mets traveled to Tampa to play the Tampa Tarpons. Elian signed an 8x10 picture for me about 5 minutes after the gates opened. He had just entered the visiting team dugout from the Mets clubhouse. Elian, a top prospect, is hopeful to have a long bright career with the Mets. Although the Mets lost this contest 8-5, Elian managed to go 2-4, ending the night with a batting average of .353! Pretty impressive for somebody as young as he is. Looking forward to following his career! 

 

Vinny Testaverde

Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback and 1986 Heisman Trophy winner, Vinny Testaverde signed an 8x10 picture for me at Plant High School as he arrived to be a guest referee for Slam Jam Basketball Game hosted by Cup Coffee Uniting People on April 19, 2026.

Vinny was also the number 1 overall draft pick in the 1987 NFL Draft.

 

Joe Girardi

On the night of April 10, 2026 my brother called me asking if I wanted to go to Tropicana Field to get some autographs. The Yankees were there to play the Tampa Bay Rays. Joe Girardi was one of Yankees announcers, so I had my 8x10 picture on hand. We waited outside of the media entrance for him. After about 20  minutes of waiting, we gave up and moved onto a new spot where the visiting team players usually exit. After several minutes at the new spot, I spotted Joe Girardi walking through that area but from the direction we had just walked from. Mr. Girardi was very generous as he signed for the small group of us. Very grateful to add another baseball lifer and former Manager of the Year into my collection.