Laura Davies

I was able to add the World Golf Hall of Famer to the collection with this purchase off of Ebay for a total of $3.49 Shipped, the card is a 2012 SP Authentic Sign of the Times #'d ST-LD.

RIP "Mr. Cub" Ernie Banks

It's a sad day when the baseball world loses one it's truly great people as it is today with the passing of Hall of Famer Ernie Banks.  I was an eleven year old boy at the 1976 little league world series, I was there with my family as we walked around the grounds we saw a group being escorted by police my dad said go ask them to sign your ball, So I did these would be the first autographs I would collect and the beginning of my life long hobby.  RIP "MR. Cub".  see below the ball Ernie signed for me along with Bill Shea ( Mets Shea Stadium) & Pete McGovern (Little League) .  In his honor "Let's play two" today!

Autographed Ball Ernie Banks

Same ball signed by Bill Shea and Pete McGovern

2012 Leaf Young Stars Football Autographs

I purchased a box of this off of ebay for less the $10 and with a stated 2 autos per box figured why not boxes have 20 packs with 6 cards per.  The interesting thing was that when I opened the box and took the packs out there was 2 autographs in penny sleeves rigid holders and a team bag?  would have thought they would have been random in packs.
So the 2 autographs are:
1) Greg Childs who was drafted in the 4th round by the Minnesota Vikings in 2012.
2) Nick Dawson who is currently a linebacker for the Louisville Cardinals.

Hershey Bears January 11th 2014

I went to the game last night against the Norfolk Admirals Bears lost but was a good game a few goals, couple fights & some autographing after the game.  I didn't realize that former 2 time 50 goal scorer in the NHL Dany Heatley was playing for Norfolk I heard he signed a bunch after the game, but I didn't have anything for Norfolk so only did the home side. Here is who and what I got signed.
Hershey Bears:
1) Mike Moore - a Card.
2) Tomas Kundratek - 6 Cards.
3) Kris Newbury - 6 Cards & 2 8x10's.
4) Cameron Schilling - 3 Cards.
5) Casey Wellman - 3 Cards, 2 Stickers & 2 8x10's.
6) Justin Peters - Capitals Schedule & 3x5.
7) Nathan Walker - 3x5.
8) Bryan Helmer - 3x5.
9) Erik Burgdoerfer - 3x5.
10) Chris Brown - 8x10 (smudged).
11) Dane Byers - 8x10.
12) Connor Carrick - 3 8x10's.
13) Chris Conner - 2 8x10's.
14) Philipp Grubauer - 2 8x10's.
15) Tim Kennedy - 2 8x10's.
16) Garrett Mitchell - 8x10 (Smudged).
17) Jim O'Brien - 8x10.
18) Liam O'Brien - 2 8x10's.
19) Steve Oleksy - 8x10.

A good night graphing 19 Players 46 Autographs. Also, got 4 cards of Chandler Stephenson but all 4 were wiped off! lol Sharpie must not like below freezing temperatures!

Trade with Ryan!

During the football season I get custom Ravens cards signed for Ryan when I go to the games, and for my efforts I get some autographs back. Which I picked 20 cards from a list he gave me, on top of that he added a little surprise a signed 8x10 of the Ravens Kamar Aikens which is awesome since he was on my need list didn't see him sign on the way into stadium before a game all year!

 

Ravens lot

I purchased a 7 card lot from Ebay 2 autographs and 5 memorabilia cards not bad for $5.74 delivered comes out to 82 cents a card.

Autographs are as follow:
1) Marc Bulger 2010 Topps Magic # 145.
2) Matt Elam 2013 Score # 405.

BEAT THE PATRIOTS TODAY!!!!!!!!

Three Basketball HOFer's

I added 3 Basketball HOFers all were separate Ebay auctions and all three are 1995 Action Packed cards.
1) Lou Carnesecca # 3 paid $4.50 Shipped.
2) Ray Meyer # 17 paid $4.50 Shipped.
3) Ed Macauley # 20 paid $4.68 Shipped.
So not bad adding 3 HOFers for under $14.

Stuart Scott

This morning we lost Stuart Scott as his long time battle with cancer ended at the age 49,  As I just turned 49 myself this one hits home, life is short live it.  I met Stuart a couple times at games and he always seemed pleasant and in a good mood with a great outlook on life.  The following are a couple pictures of Stuart and the autograph I got back in 2008.  RIP "Boo-Yah!"

Stuart Scott Autograph

John Chaney

My son got me an Ebay credit card with some cash on it here is one of the items I purchased.  A 2013 Leaf Metal John Chaney autographed card # BA-JC4.  Cost was $6.50 shipped so not bad for a Hall of Famer this will be added to the Basketball HOF Collection.