Logan Allen

I had made a claim for this 2020 Topps Gypsy Queen Logan Allen # GQA-LA on the X #CCC_Friday thread 2 Friday's ago and it arrived today.  Nice card and addition to the collection.

From X

Today was a double mailday from different X events. The first was a claim on the #CCC_Friday thread from @Sprocket31 of a McKenzie Milton 2022 Leaf ProSet # PSA-MM1 autograph.  The second were 3 cards purchased from a Stack sale by @CrownCollectiables a PC Marino #'d /299 and 2 autographs Keenen Brown 2019 Panini Contenders Draft Picks # 175 & a Zach McKinstry 2021 Panini Select Prizm Jersey/Auto # RJA-ZM #'d 38/99 a very nice card.

Jadeveon Clowney

With autographing at the Ravens games getting harder I figured I should look for some of the newer guys that have certified autographs on eBay and came across and won this 2015 Topps Field Access # 65 for about $5 so will make a nice place holder until I can get him in person.

Jeremiah Moon & Artis Gilmore

Double mail day with one coming from an ebay purchase the Jeremiah Moon 2022 Panini Prizm Daft Pick # RA-JMO He was a new Raven need for the autograph team collection as he was elevated to the active roster from the practice squad last week vs. the Colts.  The other card came from @KevinSpollen and the #CCC_Friday X thread and was Basketball HOFer Artis Gilmore Immaculate Ink /75 a nice thick card and looks great in person nice addition to the HOF autograph collection

 

Jack Butler

Yesterday I added Bill Cowher to the HOF autograph Collection today another Steeler Jack Butler who is my 276th HOF in the collection this was listed on ebay and I made an offer that was accepted, so I feel good about this one. Jack passed away in 2013, the signed picture came with a ticket from the event in 2011 where Jack was an autograph guest.

Bill Cowher

I saw that Bill Cowher had a book out and there were signed copies on Ebay but I did a search on Amazon and found a copy for half the price so I bought it Bill is the 275th Football HOFer in my collection.  The book is in good condition with I nice crisp autograph with a note saying "this signed edition has been specifically bound by the publisher". Great add the the autograph collection.

CCC_Weekend & CCC_Friday

I made a couple claims on the X threads for 2 autographs the first was back on 8/26/23 as part of CCC_Weekend from @JGfan24ever.  I just received it today as he forgot to put it in the mail which is fine as I thought USPS might have lost it, the card is a Roman Phansalkar 2022 Panini Elite Extra Edition #HG-RP. The second was from @Williecaljoun1 from CCC_Friday last week and was this nice Gilberto Celestino 2021 Bowman Inception # PA-GC #'d 467/600.

Tavius Robinson

I purchased this 2023 Panini Prizm Draft Picks #DPA-TAR Tavius Robinson card off EBay for less than $3.  Tavius was Drafted by the Ravens in the 4th round out of Ole Miss.  With autographs getting harder to obtain at Ravens games I'm filling in when I can by purchasing or trading for them.

Justice Hill

I won a giveaway on X from @roroweber1 last week and the prize arrived today.  It's a double PC item for me as a Raven and an Autograph.  The prize is a 2019 Panini Contenders Justice Hill Acetate Rookie Ticket # 129 & #'d 10/10.  I very nice add for collection.

Long Island Ducks

I went to Lancaster for the second playoff with the Long Island Ducks.  I did autographs before the game and was able to get the following 6 players and 21 autographs.

1. Ruben Tejada - 3 8x10's & 11 Cards.
2. Hector Sanchez - 3x5.
3. Jake Fishman - 2 8x10's.
4. Alex Dickerson -  A Card.
5. Boog Powell - 2 Cards.
6. Jimmy Yacabonis - A Card.

Staten Island

Friday night I went to Lancaster for the opening game of the final regular season series with Staten Island.  I did autographs before the game but that was slim pickings as the guys I wanted and had stuff for weren't in the starting line-up or where pitchers and none of them came out prior to the game actually starting.  I was only able to get 2 people 1 card by Kelsie Whitmore & 3 cards from Manager Homer Bush.  I did also find a batting practice ball in the seats when the gates opened. 

High Point @ York

I went to the games on Tuesday 9/12/23 and Wednesday 9/13/23 and did autographs before and after the game as this was High Points only series in either York or Lancaster all season. Got about half before and the other half after and had to wait by bus to get most of the pitchers.  

1. Frank Viola - 2 8x10's and 10 Cards.
2. Jeremy Rhoades - a Card. (He signs the back as the picture is not of him).
3. Sam Selman - 3 8x10's and 6 Cards.
4. Cam Bedrosian - 4 8x10's and 4 Cards.
5. Shed Long Jr. - An 8x10 and 3 Cards.
6. Beau Taylor - An 8x10.
7. Mickey Jannis - An 8x10.
8. Taylor Guerrieri - 2 8x10's and 11 Cards.
9. Brandon Leibrandt - A Card.
10. Trent Giambrone - An 8x10.

Ralph Sampson

I purchased this 2007 Press Pass Legends Ralph Sampson autograph to add the the basketball HOF collection it came from @Yofkndadho on the X.  Was a nice add at a great price $5 shipped.

Trenton Simpson

I purchased this 2022 Bowman University's Best of Trenton Simpson # BA-TS He was a need as a newly drafted Raven and since he made the 53-man roster need for the all-time Ravens autograph collection.  I got this off EBay and was less then $2 so figured I had to especially with the limited autographing at Ravens games going forward.  Nice card in his Clemson uniform.

Texans @ Ravens

Dave and I went to the Texans @ Ravens in Baltimore for pregame and post game autographs.  The ravens have decided to limit access for pregame access so very slim autographing for the home team anymore the Texans where actual a little better pregame.  Post game is ridiculous anymore Ravens are a no go with so many people and the new limiting set-up by security Dave got no Ravens after the game and the Texans weren't much better as I got 2 players before the Texans security ran us off the area where we could actual see and get players.  Here is who I did get and some pictures of what I got in addition to the autographs I did get a towel from Case Keenum as well. Total of 28 people for a total of 32 autographs.

1. Arthur Maulet - 3x5.
2. Jameel McClain - 3x5.
3. Brent Urban - 3x5.
4. Craig Van Steeg - 3x5.
5. Mike MacDonald - 3x5.
6. Anthony Weaver - 2 Cards.
7. Nico Collins - a Card.
8. M.J. Stewart - a Card.
9. Robert Woods - a Card.
10. Cory Littleton - 2 Cards.
11. CJ Stroud - a Card.
12. Roquan Smith - a Card #'d 15/25.
13. Rob Woodson - 3 Cards.
14. Lenny Moore - a Card.
15. Qadry Ismail "Missle" - a Card.
16. Del'Shawn Phillips - a Ryan Custom Card.
17. Charlie Kolar - a Card.
18. Mike Devlin - a Card.
19. Noah Brown - 8x10 of Stadium.
20. Alex Austin - 8x10 of Stadium. 
21. Kurt Hinish - 8x10 of Stadium. 
22. Denzel Perryman - 8x10 of Stadium. 
23. Andrew Beck - 8x10 of Stadium. 
24. George Fant - 8x10 of Stadium. 
25. Allie - Ravens Cheerleader Postcard.
26. Morgan - Ravens Cheerleader Postcard.
27. Sarah - Ravens Cheerleader Postcard.
28. Tereese - Ravens Cheerleader Postcard.

Jordan Usher

Last Sunday I claimed this autograph from the X giveaway thread hosted by @ngtcollectibles. The Jordan Usher 2022 Panini Chronicles Certified Draft Picks # CRC-USH was offered by @NewbyMiles89.  Jordan went to Georgia Tech after starting at USC, he went undrafted in the NBA draft and is currently playing in Australia for Perth.

Trade # 25

I made an X trade with @Timtom07 my side was a bunch of PC items including Ravens a couple Angels and 8 autographs as listed below.

1. Logan Wagner - 2022 Panini Elite Extra Edition #HG-LW.
2. Daniel Barker - 2023 Panini Chronicles Origins Draft # OA-DBA.
3. Marvin Jones Jr. - 2023 Panini Score # 22.
4. Sean Tucker. - 2023 Panini Score # 318 #'d 42/50.
5. Keaton Mitchell. - 2023 Panini Score # 334.
6. Cooper Rush - 2023 Panini Select # S-CR.
7. Will Anderson - 2022 Bowman University's # BA-WA #'d 141/150.
8. Jeremiah Gemmel - 2022 Panini Prizm Draft Picks # SS-JGE. 
   

Jim Finks

I found a signed book on EBay about Jim Finks Sr. Football Hall of Famer as an Administrator and is also in the Vikings ring of honor and Saints HOF.  The book and the Christmas card that came with it are signed by his son who was an author So I kinda messed that up thinking it was Sr. autographed but the book came out in 2003 Sr. died in 1994 and Jr. passed away in 2012. So just a signed book not an HOF added autograph to the collection still a nice piece.

 

Kyu Blu Kelly

I purchased this 2023 Panini Chronicles Impeccable Draft of Kyu Blu Kelly Canvas Creations # CC-KBK #'d 133/199 off of EBay as he was the Ravens 5th round draft pick this year. I was thinking I would need him for the Ravens all-time roster autograph collection, But he was one of the cuts on cut down day and then claimed by Seattle. with that he will be one of the few players drafted by the Ravens to not play for them and will still find it's way into my Ravens autograph binder for that reason.  It's a nice card and was at a minimal price.

CCC_Friday & CCC_Weekend

I claimed 2 cards from 2 different threads on X first was a Jordan Betts 2015 Bowman Chrome # BCAP-JBE #'d 192/250 from @MichaelKryvanis. Second was a Mike Trout HR Challenge Card unused but may or may not use it depending if he returns this season this was from @Stevenweeks1217.  also 3 add-ons with the Betts auto see pictures below.

Alex Dickerson

I went to the York Long Island game last night for pregame autographs but that was horrible as when the players started to come out for the game the rains started in between the off and on rain I was only able to get one player Alex Dickerson he did sign all 3 cards I had.  In addition didn't even see some of the other players I had items for like Wilson Ramos rumor had it he wasn't there and Wally Backman who I don't think was there as Lew Ford took out the line-up card Jake Fishman, Al Alburquerque & Robert Stock didn't see and Ian Clarkin was the starting pitcher along with Ruben Tejada who we asked but he said something that we didn't understand and he never came over.

Trade # 24

I made a trade with @Viperthecardude from X my side of the trade was 4 football autographs and are as follow.

1. Cameron Thomas - 2022 Leaf Draft #BA-CT5.
2. Logan Hall - 2022 Leaf Draft #BA-LH1.
3. Sincere McCormick - 2022 Leaf Draft #BA-SM2.
4. Jadon Haselwood - 2022 Pro Set # PSA-JH3.

Nickelback

Last night Dave and I went to Hersheypark Stadium for the Nickelback, Brantley Gilbert & Josh Ross concert.  I thought it was a weird line up as the opening acts didn't seem to be in the same genre as the headliner as Josh Ross is a country singer and Brantley Gilbert is a Southern Rock artist but both where good I'd probably have never gone to see them if they where on this bill and probably wouldn't pay to see them again as I already have.  Nickelback was great played most of the hits not playing Next Contest, Something in Your Mouth & If Today Was Your Last Day I would have liked to have seen on the set list but can't play everything.   They dis some cool things like fan from the crowd for Rockstar, Shooting T-Shirts into the crowd & Bring up Josh Ross & Brantley Gilbert up to do Cooperhead Road.  Below see links to the set-lists and some links to some YouTube videos from the show.

Set-Lists:

Nickelback - https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/nickelback/2023/hersheypark-stadium-hershey-pa-3ba50058.html

Brantley Gilbert - https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/brantley-gilbert/2023/hersheypark-stadium-hershey-pa-33a50051.html

Josh Ross - https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/josh-ross/2023/hersheypark-stadium-hershey-pa-23a50057.html

Videos:

Nickelback Animals - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijUA8b5Zak0

Figured You Out - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRJRUAjkTWA

Rockstar - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-G2kd_yWESs

Brantley Gilbert The Weekend - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WG81hgHBOsk

Blue on Black (Kenny Wayne Shepherd Cover) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIvk82jjKww 

Gastonia

I went to Lancaster to do pregame autographs.  I was able to get 4 players and a total of 9 autographs.  Please see the list of and a picture of the items.

1. Steven Moya - An 8x10 & 3 Cards.
2. David Washington - A 3x5.
3. Sal Romano - 2 Cards.
4. Braxton Davidson - 2 Cards.

Charleston @ York

I went for pregame autographs and only got 2 guys Dwight Smith Jr. who signed 1 of 2, Mikey York who signed 4 of 4.  I asked Bobby Bradley and he said after the game, After the game he just ignored us and walked out so didn't get him but did go to the York side and was able to get Richard Urena who signed 9 of 9.  So from the 3 players I did get was a total of 14 autographs.

Mahoning Valley & Frederick

Tonight Jim & I went to Frederick Md for pregame autographs basically the coaches of both teams as this is part of the MLB Draft League so I didn't recognize any players names.... but the coaches who all have some MLB time where Dmitri Young, Ray King, Bryant Nelson, Willie Collazo, Rene Rivera & Jacques Jones(Who wasn't at this game).  I was able to get the following items signed.

1. Dmitri Young - A #'d Card.
2. Ray King - 6 Cards gave him one unsigned as he asked for 1.
3. Willie Collazo - Mets Sticker Logo Card & a 3x5.
4. Rene Rivera - 4 Cards.

Les Richter

I purchased this Les Richter Football Hall of Famer cut card produced by Wichita Sports Hall of Fame nice card and wasn't expensive and filled a need in my Football HOF autograph collection Les is the 274th member that I have in the autograph collection.  Also inscribed with his numbers 48 & 67 plus his seasons with the Rams 1954-62. 

Mathias Kiwanuka

I went  to the Farmers Market to look through some dime boxes for some Atlantic League players I found a few then came across this 2006 Press Pass Mathias Kiwanuka for cheap so picked it up as well.  Mathias is a 2 time Super Bowl Champion with the New York Giants pictured here in his college uniform with the Boston College Eagles.

Long Island Ducks

I went to Lancaster to get pregame autographs from the visiting Long Island Ducks.  I was able to get 5 people and a total of 11 Autographs. Below is a listing and pictures of what I got signed.

1. Wally Backman - a Card.
2. Alejandro De Aza - 3 Cards.
3. Sam Travis - an 8x10.
4. Alex Dickerson - 3 8x10's.
5. Kevin Quackenbush - 3 8x10's.

Alex Dickerson 8x10's

Kevin Quackenbush 8x10's

Sam Travis, Wally Backman & Alejandro De Aza

Trade # 23

I made a blind trade with @JJMaxCards my side was this Greg Amsinger autograph 2021 Topps Archives Fan-Favorites #FFA-GA.  I didn't have his autograph or this card so a nice addition to the collection.  Greg is a host on MLB Network.

Eagles @ Ravens

I went to the first preseason game in Baltimore last and did autographs before and after the game.  Ravens access has become very limited and hard to get anything but was able to get a few from guys that wanted and made an effort to sign.  It was easier to do the visitors, which as a Ravens home season ticket holder is very disappointing to say the least.  I got a total of 51 autographs with 60% visitors.  In addition to the autos I was able to also get Ravens DT Rayshad Nichols Skull Cap after the game as well.  below is a list of who and what I got signed along with a few pictures.

1. Cam Jurgens - Eagles Logo Sheet.
2. Howie Roseman - Eagles Logo Sheet.
3. Sydney Brown - Eagles Logo Sheet.
4. Tyrie Cleveland - Eagles Logo Sheet.
5. Jack Stoll - Eagles Logo Sheet.
6. Jalen Carter - Eagles Logo Sheet.
7. Nakobe Dean - Eagles Logo Sheet.
8. Josh Sills - Eagles Logo Sheet.
9. Reed Blankenship - Eagles Logo Sheet.
10. Kennedy Brooks - Eagles Logo Sheet.
11. Boston Scott - Eagles Logo Sheet.
12. Cameron Toth - Eagles Logo Sheet.
13. Kelee Ringo - Eagles Logo Sheet & a Card.
14. Tyler Steen - Eagles Logo Sheet.
15. Jack Driscoll - Eagles Logo Sheet.
16. Olamide Zaccheaus - Eagles Logo Sheet.
17. Janaius Robinson - Eagles Logo Sheet.
18. Fred Johnson - Eagles Logo Sheet.
19. Ross Tucker - 3x5.
20. Randy Brown - 3x5.
21. Mike MacDonald - 3x5.
22. Morgan Moses - 3x5.
23. Jordan Swann - 3x5.
24. Sashi Brown - Ravens Charity book,
25. Mike Quick - 2 Cards.
26. Tracy Rocker - 2 Cards.
27. Dallas Goedert - 2 Cards.
28. Kyle Hamilton - 3 Cards.
29. Jordan Davis - a Card.
30. Trey Sermon - 3 Cards.
31. Brent Urban - 2 Cards.
32. Melvin Gordon - a Card.
33. Fletcher Cox - a Card.
34. Marcus Williams - a Card.
35. Kevin Zeitler - 3 Cards.
36. Anthony Weaver - a Card.
37. Rod Woodson - 3 Cards.
38. Tori - Cheerleader Card.

Morgan Moses

Trace Loehr

I went to the York Lancaster game tonight and didn't have a lot to get signed but only got 1 card done a 2013 Trace Loehr USA Baseball U18 Card # 34. He did add a nice inscription of '13 World Champs.

Extreme & Living Colour

A couple friends and I went to the Santander Performing Arts Center in Reading PA for the Concert with opening Act Living Colour who played an 11 song 45 minute set before the headliner Extreme came out with 2 hour 20+ song set.  It was a great time and a great show, we hung out after the show and was able to meet and get autographs and pictures of all 8 members of both bands.  The total autographs was 37 including CDs, 3x5's and cards.  Below see links to the 2 set-lists along with pictures with some band members and stage shots and the autographed items.

1. Nuno Bettencourt - CD, Booklet & 5 Cards.
2. Gary Cherone - 2 CDs, 2 Booklets & 5 Cards.
3. Pat Badger - CD, Booklet & 5 Cards.
4. Kevin Figueiredo - 3x5.
5. Cory Glover - CD, Booklet & 2 Cards.
6. Vernon Reid - CD, Booklet & 2 Cards.
7. Will E. Calhoun - CD, Booklet & 2 Cards.
8. Doug Wimbish - 3x5.

Setlist link for Living Colour:

https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/living-colour/2023/santander-performing-arts-center-reading-pa-2ba474ee.html

Setlist link for Extreme:

https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/extreme/2023/santander-performing-arts-center-reading-pa-2ba47406.html