Draft Fest

Dave and I went to the inner harbor in Baltimore for the Saturday part of the NFL Draft hosted by the Ravens including photo booth and Autograph stations 5 different sessions 11:30(Forsett & Zbikowski), 12:30(Andrews), 1:30(Smith & Johnson), 2:30(Jones & Levine) & 3:30(Lewis & Moore). they had tickets for both for each time slot you and had to a photo or auto which is easy for me I went thru each of the Autograph stations. In addition to the photos and Autos there was a main stage, 98 Rock booth & other vendors/sponsors so players where walking around and signing some at these areas. here is who I got over the 5 hours we were there.
1) Justin Forsett - a Card.
2) Chris Moore - 2 Cards & Team Magnet.
3) Jimmy Smith - 4 Cards & a Program.
4) Mark Andrews - 3 Cards.
5) Jermaine Lewis - 5 Cards.
6) Nick Boyle - 2 8x10's.
7) Marquise Brown - 2 8x10's & 3x5.
8) Lamar Jackson - 8x10.
9) Anthony Levine Sr. - 8x10.
10) Patrick Onwausor - 8x10.
11) Tom Zbikowski - 8x10.
12) Jacoby Jones - Team Magnet.
13) Jarret Johnson - Alumni Postcard.

Hollywood Brown

Chris Moore

Autos Nick Boyle & Hollywood Brown

Tom Zbikowski

Mark Andrews

Jacoby Jones

Jermaine Lewis

Atlantic League opening night

I went to Lancaster to to catch the opening night of the 2019 season on Friday against the newest team in the league the High Point Rockers, it rained most of the day and was windy but was able to do some autographing before the game I was able to get the following.
Lancaster:
1) Caleb Gindl - 2 8x10's.
2) Kyle Davies - 8x10 & 9 cards
High Point:
3) Frank Viola - 8x10 & 10 Cards.
4) Hector Gomez - 8x10 & 2 Cards.
5) Seth Maness - 2 8x10's &4 Cards.
6) Akeel Morris - 2 8x10's & 2 Cards.
7) Tyler Ladendorf - 8x10 & 3 Cards.
8) Quincy Latimore - a Card.

Draft Party

On Thursday Night Hightopps hosted a Ravens Draft Party that included appearances by  3 Ravens Alumni - Justin Forsett, Jarret Johnson & Brad Jackson.  Was able to go thru the Forsett line twice had a few cards of his both Seattle & Baltimore. Dave wasn't able to go to this one so I picked him up the alumni postcards from each player.

Brad Jackson

Jarret Johnson

Justin Forsett

Baseball Twitter trade

I made my second deal with Tyson @Tyson_MLB I received these 3 autographs.
1) Billy Conigliaro - 5x7.
2) Jake Bauers - 2019 Topps Gypsy Queen # GQA-JB.
3) Joc Pederson - 2017 Panini Chronicles # CA-JP #'d 20/25.

Hockey Trade

I made a trade with Ross we have made a couple deals over the last few years.  I received these 4 very nice hockey cards as my side of the deal, nice additions.
1) Henrik Zetterberg - 2018-19 Upper Deck Artifacts # 122 #'d 22/45.
2) Alexander Radulov - 2018-19 Upper Deck Trilogy # SP-AR.
3) Tanner Pearson - 2017-18 Upper Deck SP Authentic # SOTT-TP.
4) Brandon Gormley - 2014-15 Upper Deck #166236/399.

Houston Astros vs. Texas Rangers

I went on vacation a nice 4 day weekend to Grand Praire, TX. while there we took in the Saturday game which included a Michael Young Bobblehead and Todd Van Poppel alumni signing.  Rangers scored 5 in the first and won the game 9-4. Joey Gallo homered and doubled in the game and was player of the week this week. 

Todd Van Poppel

Michael Young Bobblehead

Lexus Terrace seats Sec. 210

AT&T Stadium (Jerry's World)

Globe Life Park

Construction of New Stadium

 

Twitter Purchase

I purchased a lot from Jeff @Tribeguy4life it was a total of 108 Cards, 17 Relics(13 Baseball & 4 Football) & 91 Autographs(50 Baseball & 41 Football) .  See Below for pictures of each of the cards added to my collection there may be a double or two won't know until I get a chance to catalog the stack.

York Sports Night

Last night was the annual York Sports Night, guests for the evening were Andre Dawson, Ray Guy, Pernell "Sweet Pea" Whitaker, Colts Tom Matte, Revolution Manager Mark Mason and former Penn State Football players Koa Farmer & Nick Scott.

Andre Dawson

Pernell Whitaker

Ray Guy

Mark Mason

Andre Dawson

Nick Scott & Koa Farmer

Ray Guy added to HOF Litho

Tom Matte

Pernell Whitaker

Ray Guy

Nick Scott & Koa Farmer

Local Card Show

Saturday morning I went to a card show and purchased some cards for the upcoming Atlantic League and some new football cards for the Ravens to get autographed.  I also made a 30 card purchase from one dealer in contained relics autographs and some numbered stuff.  most of it is 2013 Panini Momentum not sure I got a deal or not since prices recently are all over the place on sales on Ebay take a look at the pictures and leave a comment with what you think I spent on these just looking for opinions then I can get a feel for level of the deal. I'll list the autos 1 country music, 5 Hockey, 4 Baseball & 10 Football
1) Chuck Wicks - 2014 Panini Country Music # S-CW #'d 268/376.
2) Chase Vallot - 2014 Panini Prizm Perennial Draft Picks #40 #'d 138/149.
3) Lane Thomas- 2014 Panini Prizm Perennial Draft Picks #79 #'d 105/149.
4) Nelson Gomez - 2014 Panini Prizm Perennial Draft Picks #86.
5) Brett Austin - 2014 Panini Prizm Perennial Draft Picks #88 #'d 162/199 Press Proof.
6) Milan Michalek - 2008-09 Upper Deck Be A Player # S-MM.
7) Kelly Guard - 2007-08 Upper Deck Black Diamond #G-KG.
8) Christoph Schubert - 2005-06 Upper Deck Parkhurst # CS.
9) Lee Stempniak - 2005-06 Upper Deck Bee Hive #SS-LS.
10) Ray Whitney - 1998-99 In The Game # 56.
11) Hayden Hurst - 2018 Panini Origins Patch/Jersey/Auto # 107.
12) Kenny Vaccaro - 2013 Panini Momentum # 53 #'d 214/299.
13) Arthur Brown - 2013 Panini Momentum # 108 #'d 071/199.
14) Jasper Collins - 2013 Panini Momentum # 142 #'d 582/599.
15) Johnathan Banks - 2013 Panini Momentum # 143 #'d 382/399.
16) Kevin Minter - 2013 Panini Momentum # 154 #'d 490/599.
17) Ryan Otten - 2013 Panini Momentum # 181 #'d 130/199.
18) Andre Ellington - 2013 Panini Momentum # 202 #'d 082/399 Triple Jersey.
19) Tavon Austin - 2013 Panini Momentum # 234 #'d 261/399Triple Jersey.
20) Kendall Hunter - 2011 Upper Deck Sweet Spot #21.