In Person Autographs
This page will display autographs I've picked up in person, and will include date of signing.
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Emery Moorehead & James Thornton
Went to a second grand opening for Bob's Discount Furniture, this time in Burbank, Illinois. Was able to secure a signature from Moorehead on an 8 X 10 and Thornton on a mini. Thornton also added the "Robocop" inscription.
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Roland Harper & Rashied Davis
I went to the grand opening of Bob's Discount Furniture in Villa Park, Illinois and picked up these two former Bears. Davis signed an 8x10 color photo for me and Roland Harper signed a mini-helmet. Harper especially is a huge pick up for me... I've wanted his signature for years.
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Marquess Wilson & Otis Wilson
Picked up one of each signatures at Dean's Dugout in Naperville, Illinois. Marquess Wilson signed December 10, 2015, Otis Wilson on January 25, 2016.
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Ed Spiezio
Ed lives in the same time I live in, but doesn't get out and about as much as he used to. I have had these cards made for a long time... probably 3 or 4 years, but have never been able to get them to him. I have his grandson in class currently and he took them to him to get signed. Ed graciously signed 4/5 customs and kept one as offered.
Steve McMichael
I was able to get my 16X20 lithograph signed tonight (11.2.2015) by Mr. McMichael at a signing at Dean's Dugout in Naperville, Illinois. He was incredibly friendly & cordial.
2015 National Sports Card Convention
Here is my haul from the 2015 NSCC in Rosemont, Illinois.
Kelly Dransfeldt
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Had Mr. Dransfeldt sign a game used Oklahoma Redhawks Jersey for me on June 16, 2015. I had purchased the jersey via eBay awhile ago. Pictured are the auto and the tag of the jersey showing it was his that he wore.
Stuart Schweigert
Mr. Schweigert signed an 8X10 for me at the May 16, 2015 game between the Saginaw Sting and Chicago Blitz indoor football teams.
3 Years Hollow
These guys hail from the Quad Cities and are currently one of my favorite bands. I had sent the cards out to their lead singer, Jose Urquiza, who had the band sign them. He brought them on tour and gave them to me at their show at Mojoes in Joliet on March 12, 2015.
Pat Foley & Trevor Van Riemsdyk
Picked up Jan. 5, 2015 at Dean's Dugout in Naperville, Illinois. Pat Foley signed up by the shoulder & included a "Hawks Win!" inscription. VanRiemsdyk signed down by the Blackhawk Logo on it's right.
Jacob Goebbert
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Jake was signing at a benefit for a local girl with Cancer in Wasco, Illinois. He signed a ball and photo for $25.
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Lamarr Houston
October 19, 2014, I attended an IP signing for Lamarr Houston at Dean's Dugout in Naperville, Illinois.
Josh McCown & Corey Wooten
December 16, 2013, I attended an IP signing for Josh McCown & Corey Wooten at Dean's Dugout in Naperville, Illinois. The Wooten turned out great, but I asked McCown to try the orange pen. Didn't work out as well as I'd hoped.
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Keith Ortego
Picked up Mr. Ortego, at a signing in Plainfield, IL. Love the inscription.
Tanner Roark
Mr. Roark played high school ball about 20 minutes from where I live. He signed at a show in Morris, Illinois and I had him sign 2 of my Ticket To Stardom customs. He loved em!
Kyle Long
Finished off this picture with 2013 1st Rounder Kyle Long at Dean's Dugout in Naperville, IL.
Jordan Mills
The Bears 2013 5th Rounder and starting Right Tackle signed at The Baseball Card King in Joliet, Illinois on Oct. 4, 2013. Great kid. Hope he continues to do well. This will also by signed by Kyle Long in the near future to complete the piece.
Avisail Garcia & Josh Phegley
Picked up these two Southsiders also at Dean's Dugout in Naperville, Illinois on 9.30.2013. Phegley loved his picture so much he took a picture of it and asked me to send him a copy. UPDATE: I sent Josh Phegley a copy of the picture and a bunch of a new custom. He returned the 9/9 customs. See below.
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Brandon Bollig & Brandon Pirri
Picked up these two Blackhawks at Dean's Dugout in Naperville, Illinois on 9/26/13. Both signed my White Blackhawks jersey which already contained the signatures of Eddie Olczyk and Murray Bannerman
2013 National Sports Collector's Convention: Rosemont, IL
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The 34th annual National Sports Collector’s Convention was held in Rosemont, Illinois from July 31-Aug 5. I attended 4 of the 5 days, in the following pictures you will see my haul. The haul includes 18 autographs that I received via the SuperVIP package (italicized) I bought, as well as my purchases for the week.
Here’s the list:
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Arlen Harris
Picked up Mr. Harris at the 2013 Glazier Coaching Clinic in St. Louis, MO. He signed 3/3 of his own card. Class act.
Roger Werhli: National Sports Card Convention- 8.2.2012
Big shout out to "dabears67" for the hook up on this one. This was a black and white 8 X 10 that I colorized and sent out to Jim for the convention. Received it back today and it looks sweet!
PNC Park: 7.23.2012
Only was able to secure on IP on my visit to PNC Park, but it was a good one. Manny Sanguillen was very gracious at his BBQ restaurant in Centerfield!
2012 Chicago Cubs Spring Training
My father went to a Spring Training game a couple weeks back and picked up a couple sigs for me. Starting in the upper left and rotating clockwise: James Russell, Matt Garza, Tony Campana, and Ian Stewart.
He also had the opportunity to meet Gaylord Perry and pick up a ROLB3 signed with his HOF year.
I love it when he heads to Arizona!
He also had the opportunity to meet Gaylord Perry and pick up a ROLB3 signed with his HOF year.
I love it when he heads to Arizona!
Brian Urlacher at the Dez Clark / Alex Brown Show: 1.5.2012
I have been fortunate to become friends with Desmond Clark, and I took a ride up to Vernon Hills, Illinois a couple weeks back for a taping of his radio show which he and Alex Brown podcast. They had Mr. Urlacher on the show and I was able to get a sig from him after their set was complete. The poster comes from a set my wife bought me about 8 years ago and is the second of them I have signed (I also have Mike Ditka). Couldn't be more stoked about it.
88 Wayz Corn Maze Daze: 10.29.2011
Dez Clark hosted a charity event at the Richardson Corn Maze in Spring Grove, Illinois to benefit his 88Wayz charity. On hand were several former Chicago Bears who were all very gracious, as well as Former Light Heavyweight Champ Montell Griffin, Fred Hubner and Jeff Dickerson from ESPN radio and Andrew Givens from the Denver Broncos. Great family fun. My kids and I came home with 26 autographs and a lifetime of memories.
Carlos Gonzalez IP and Scott Proctor at Turner Field: 7/5/2011
Had the opportunity to go to Turner Field on July 5th to catch the Rockies and Braves. Carlos Gonzalez came over and signed everything for the small crowd that had gathered. He signed my replica helmet next to the logo.
He also graciously posed for pictures for anyone who wanted one. Here he is with my son, Keaton...
... my daughter, Kedzie...
... and me. He was a total class act despite having both wrists sprained badly two nights before.
Kedzie's autograph for Scott Proctor.
As I was over waiting for the Rockies, my wife, daughter, and some other friends wandered over to the Braves side of the field. Scott Proctor came over to sign some autographs, but unfortunately, my daughter didn't have anything for him to sign. He smiled and said, "Well, can I have your autograph, then?"
He chatted with my wife for awhile, said he had a daughter at home that was around Kedzie's age. He also noticed Kedzie's Mickey Mouse bracelet and talked about Disney (we had just been there... he lives there). Another absolute class act. Kedzie thought she was the absolute bomb!
He chatted with my wife for awhile, said he had a daughter at home that was around Kedzie's age. He also noticed Kedzie's Mickey Mouse bracelet and talked about Disney (we had just been there... he lives there). Another absolute class act. Kedzie thought she was the absolute bomb!
Chicago White Sox Spring Training
Our babysitter made a trip to White Sox Spring Training and asked me to make some cards for signatures, which of course I was happy to do. The big catch for me was a card of Mark Buehrle... I love the pic, just after his no hitter a few years back. I also made some generic Spring Training cards and they were able to secure manager Ozzie Guiellen, Gordon Beckaham, Brent Lillebridge, and Mark Teahan. Not a bad grab.
Gus Frerotte
Mr. Frerotte is now coaching in Missouri. I saw him at a Coaches Clinic and was able to gtet 5 pieces signed and personalized. Very friendly. Thank you, Mr. Frerotte.
Ben Zobrist: Olivet Nazarene University- 1.26.2011
Took my son over to Olivet Nazarene University for a baseball clinic presented by the Tiger Baseball Team, and Mr. Ben Zobrist. I have always known Ben is a tremendous signer, but I have never had good luck with him. Was able to get three of my new Comic design signed, plus my son got a poster in the FCA's "Sharing the Victory" magazine signed. Mr. Zobrist was a class act.
Desmond Clark
This is one of four I made for when I met Dez this summer. It's an 8 X 10... my favorite custom so far...