Monday, September 14, 2020

Kiki Jones

I met Kiki Jones in 1993 at Jack Russell Memorial Stadium when the Vero Beach Dodgers came to play the Clearwater Phillies. Kiki signed a 1991 Upper Deck baseball card before the game.
 

Sunday, September 13, 2020

Pete Incaviglia


 I met Pete Incaviglia in the mid 90's at Jack Russell Memorial Stadium when he was with the Philadelphia Phillies. Pete signed an 8x10 picture for me outside of the Phillies clubhouse, in a restricted area from the fans. I at the time, was working in the Phillies organization, although, not technically allowed to get autographs, I wasn't working, and it was the off season. 

Bob McClure


 Bob McClure signed this 1989 Topps baseball card at Carpenter Complex, the training facility for the Philadelphia Phillies. Bob was the pitching coach for Philadelphia at the time. This was prior to a Spring Training game on March 21, 2015.

Ryan McBroom


 I met Ryan McBroom at George M. Steinbrenner Field on August 24, 2016 when the Dunedin Blue Jays came to play the Tampa Yankees. Ryan signed an 8x10 picture prior to the game. Ryan made his Major League debut with the Kansas City Royals on September 3, 2019.

Saturday, September 12, 2020

Tino Martinez


 I spotted Tino Martinez at a Tampa Yankees game on April 11, 2016 at George M. Steinbrenner Field. I happened to have a card on me, since he's from Tampa, and he worked for the New York Yankees organization at the time. He was very friendly and was more than willing to autograph a 1992 Topps Stadium Club baseball card for me.

Tom Knauss


 I met Tom Knauss in 1995 when he was playing for the Fort Myers Miracle, the advance A team of the Minnesota Twins. Tom signed a 1992 Classic Draft Picks baseball card.

Tatiana Melendez


 This autograph is more personal to me. Tatiana is my step daughter and I couldn't be more proud of her! Tati has made the cover of a world wide recognized media outlet for the Dance and Ballet world! I'm not entirely surprised that she is being recognized world wide. Her work ethic, dedication and personality all work together and force you to pay attention to what she does on stage. When I first joined this family in 2010, I didn't know, or care to know about the dance world. After I met her, it was clear, even at her young age, she had a future in this industry. After a short time of watching her at competitions, with my untrained eyes for dance technique, I could easily point out what other dancers were missing in comparison to what I've seen, portrayed by Tati. I remember telling my wife years ago, "It's not even fair. It's like watching Babe Ruth play against Little Leaguers!" Her raw talent was light years beyond most of her peers. She has always carried herself as a true professional, and she has also always remained incredibly humble. There's not an ounce of cockiness to her. She has always been willing to go the extra mile to better herself as well as help others along the way. Tati signed the cover of Pointe Magazine's 2020 Fall Edition on September 12, 2020.