Ravens Playoff Rallies

The Ravens held 3 different Rallies last night for the playoffs.  These rallies were at 6 PM, 7 PM & 8 PM at 3 different bars/restaurants in the Timonium/Cockeysville MD area so where about 40 minutes away for me.  I was able to make the end of the 6 PM and the beginning of 7 PM rallies.  At the early rally Alumni players were Jimmy Smith and Bryan Hall and a couple Cheerleaders.  At the later session Alumni players were Michael McCrary(subbing for Jermaine Lewis who couldn't make it) & Pernell McPhee plus Poe.  I was able to get a total of 24 autographs mostly Jimmy Smith who was nice signed all the cards I had and commented on them as he signed one was his first pick six off Peyton Manning, one was airbrushed Ravens uniform over his college uniform and a couple he hadn't seen before was very cool interaction in a laid back situation as they were siting at a table and the line to meet wasn't long and I was towards the end of it getting there later. Below are list of what I got signed and pictures.

1. Jimmy Smith - 10 Cards & Alumni Card.
2. Bryan Hall - 3x5 & 2 Alumni Card.
3. Annabel - Cheerleader Postcard.
4. Maddie - Cheerleader Postcard.
5. Michael McCrary - 3x5 & Alumni Card.
6. Pernell McPhee - 4 4x6 Pics & 2 Alumni Card.

Jimmy Smith

Michael McCrary

Bryan Hall

Pernell McPhee

Poe & I

Poe

Mailday from X

I claimed a couple of football autographs from the Sunday X thread #Cards4free #Giveaway hosted by @ngtcollectibles these came from @KevinSpollen.  

1. Mike Reilly - 2009 Press Pass # PPS-MR.
2. Jeremy Hill - 2014 Press Pass # PPS-JH2 #'d 43/50.

Steven Sims Jr.

I couple weeks ago the Baltimore Ravens signed Steven Sims Jr. to the 53 man roster so I needed an autograph for the collection.  I figured that since it's near end of the season I probably wouldn't get him in person and he might not be back next season so I looked on Ebay and found and won an auction whcih cost me about $3 shipped so well worth it.

Ravens Pregame

I went to M&T Bank Stadium today to do autographs before the game.  It was horrible day and probably should have stayed home.  The weather was cold about 35 degrees and very windy at times so wind chill was in the teens.  As for the actual autographs no big names and got a total of 9 autographs with the best being Eric DaCosta & Eric Weddle who was the Ravens legend of the game.

1. Eric Weddle - A Card & A Program.
2. Eric DeCosta - 8x10.
3. Ar'Darius Washington - 8x10.
4. Dean Pees - 2024 Christmas Card.
5. Jordan Stout - 2024 Christmas Card.
6. Nick Samac - 2024 Christmas Card.
7. Beau Brade - 2024 Christmas Card.
8. Malik Hamm - 2024 Christmas Card.

Diontae Johnson

I needed a Diontae Johnson autograph since the Ravens traded for him and he played in a couple games before he got disgruntled and was suspended by the team.  I found this 2021 Panini Score autograph # 116 for less then $3 delivered on Ebay so picked it up.  It's not much of an auto but it works as I don't think he will be back and I won't get him in person.

Trade # 17

I made a trade with @rick_stephan13 and my side was 6 total autographed card 4 Baseball & 2 Basketball.  Pictures of them are below along with a detailed listing of each.  I didn't have have any of these so a nice add to the collection.

1. Joe Boyle - 2024 Topps Chrome # RA-JBY #'d 120/299 Purple Sparkle.
2. Cade Marlowe - 2024 Topps Stadium Club # SCBA-CMR.
3. Lyon Richardson - 2024 Topps Stadium Club # SCBA-LR.
4. Blake Burkhalter - 2023 Panini Elite Extra Edition # II-BBK.
5. Jalen McDaniels - 2022-23 Panini Mosaic # MS-MCD.
6. Scott Burrell - 2021 Topps Finest # FA-SB.

Winston Hill

Pristine Auction put a $25 credit in my account.  So I was looking for something to bid on and hopefully win and add to the collection.  What I settled on and was able to win was this autographed Winston Hill 8x10 of former New York Jet and Football Hall of Famer in 2020. So a great add for the final price I paid and came with a JSA Certification.