Gary Sanchez

 I met Gary Sanchez outside of Tropicana Field on Wednesday July 28, 2021 shortly after the Yankees 3-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays in 10 innings. Gary was kind enough to stop to sign autographs for the few fans waiting around. Gary signed this 8x10 photo and used a silver paint pen, loaned to me by my friend and autograph seeker, Eric. Very happy and excited to add this great signed photo into my collection!

Gio Urshela

 Gio Urshela signed this 2015 Bowman card on July 28, 2021 outside of Tropicana Field after his team, the New York Yankees defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1 in 10 innings. 

Mark McGwire

 My son and I had the opportunity to meet Mark McGwire at Tropicana Field on July 17, 2021 during a Perfect Game baseball tournament of high school students. Mark's son was participating in the tournament. Although we brought our 8x10 pictures, we were surprised to see him as we were told he did not make the trip from California this year. Mr. McGwire was great! My son talked to him for a few minutes and told him that he watches highlights of him on YouTube all the time, (Which is true). He also mentioned that he watches the movie, 61* quite often as well. I chimed in at that moment by telling Mark, that is one of my favorite baseball movies, and with a bit of laughter in my voice I said, "However, I'm so sick of it because he watches it everyday!" Mark laughed at my comment. Braden then mentioned that he quotes Joe Buck from when he broke Roger Maris' single season home-run record with his 62nd home run, "Down the left field line! Is it enough?!" Mark responded with, "That is so cool!"

Tommy Joseph

Tommy Joseph signed this 2012 Bowman card on July 2, 2021 at Baycare Field in Clearwater, Florida. Tommy was coaching for the St. Lucie Mets as they were in town to take on the Clearwater Threshers. Tommy signed the card moments before game time. The St. Lucie Mets blew away the Threshers 14-4.

Reid Brignac

 I finally was able to catch up with Reid Brignac on July 2, 2021 at Baycare Field in Clearwater, Florida. Reid was the manager of the St. Lucie Mets. His team had just destroyed the home team, Clearwater Threshers 14-4. I had spotted Reid and his son at Forrest Hills Youth Baseball complex in February, 2020. My son played ball there as well, and we began carrying his cards with us to games and practices. Shortly after, Covid-19 hit and everything was shut down. I'm very grateful to finally add Reid into our collections! Reid signed a 2014 Topps baseball card

Austin Hendrick

 Austin Hendrick signed this 8x10 picture for me as he was heading towards the Daytona Tourtugas team bus following a loss to the Clearwater Threshers on Sunday, June 27, 2021.  Austin was signed by the Cincinnati Reds in the 1st round in 2020. 

Mike Evans

Mike Evans was hosting the 3rd annual "Catch for Christmas Charity Bowling Night". The event was rescheduled for June 10, 2021 due to COVID19. Mike and several Buccaneers players attended. I'm a baseball guy and know virtually nothing about any other sport. Luckily, my 9 year old son was with me and is very knowledgeable with the NFL, especially the Bucs. Walking through the parking lot, I saw some guys walking in and asked my son, "Do you recognize anybody?" He said, "Yeah, that's Cameron Brate!" I responded with, "Ok, does he play for the Bucs?" My son couldn't contain the disappointment in his voice. He said with a very sarcastic tone, "Uh, yeah! He plays tight end, number 84!". To give him the appearance that I'm not stupid, I responded by saying, "Oh yeah"... But he knew that I was completely full of shit. The event was held at AMF University Lanes in Tampa. It was closed to the public and was a sold out event. Security was outside of the entrance to make sure only authorized people were admitted inside. After about an hour, I noticed the security guard was no longer there, so my son and I took our chances by entering. My 9 year old, who clearly takes after his Mom, is a social butterfly and instantly made friends with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Super Bowl Champion offensive line, Cameron Brate, Scotty Miller, Donovan Smith, OJ Howard, Chris Godwin and Mike Evans. Because I'm clueless when it comes to Football, I only had an 8x10 picture prepared for Mike Evans. Also, there was no list of which players would be attending the event. Mike signed the pictures for us and was very cool about it! He told me, "Your son is so smart and knowledgeable!" Braden was complimenting each player about specific plays they made during specific games that weren't even related to the Super Bowl! I'm so proud of my amazing young man and we're glad to add Super Bowl Champion, Mike Evans into our autograph collections!