Coming up next...SHAQ!

I will be getting Shaq's autograph on November 17th. On the litho, of course! Pictures, description, and my ravings to follow in about a week! Stay tuned.

Bob Pettit!!

There have been signings that I have looked forward to for a long time, and there are those that, dare I say, I have passed on. This one fell in the grey area in the middle. I was not sure, even two days before, if I would go. I had seen the advertisement on an autograph website about a month before, but just couldn’t convince myself that I was definitely going. Since I would not have to take the day off, and my family could go with me, I decided to make an entire day of it. We all loaded in the car around 7 a.m., and we headed to St. Louis! After the drive, we stopped at the Arch and spent a couple of hours enjoying the monument and the waterfront. The signing did not start until 7, and I wanted to be one of the first in line so we could get back on the road home. James Worthy’s picture was just below Pettit’s, and Worthy had signed above his picture instead of below! I had to ask Mr. Pettit to squeeze his autograph beside Worthy’s. He smiled and said, “No problem.” I asked Bob who was the toughest person he ever defended, and he answered Bill Russell. A very long trip was worthwhile, as I am one autograph closer to being finished with this monumental task! This was one autograph I did not think I would get, so it was extra special.

No, I didn't give up....

Okay, Okay. I know it has been a REALLY long time since I have posted, but there hasn't been much going on in the autograph world with me. I got a couple of new autographs on my NBA litho, Elgin Baylor, and Jerry Lucas. But what I am posting about today is NASCAR. There are always plenty of autograph opportunities when the NASCAR series comes to Michigan. What makes me extra pumped this time around is that I have been in contact with Roger Curtis, President of MIS, and he says there will be an autograph session with multiple drivers on race weekend. The better part? I AM GUARANTEED PASSES TO THE SESSION!!! I am hoping that Jeff Gordon will be one of the signers, because I want my nephew Jared to meet JG. Everyone - and I mean everyone - in our family has met Jeff(including my 3 year old son) except Jared. Hopefully I will get more information tonight on MIS Live!, a video chat with Mr. Curtis. He stages them before the race to get people talking about NASCAR and MIS. Wish me luck!

What's going on?!

Well, this summer was kinda dull, autographically speaking. I have been searching for new opportunities lately, and my diligence has been rewarded!

Jerry Lucas, one of the NBA 50, will be appearing at the Sun-Times Show in Chicago on November 20. I am getting my litho signed, as well as the large photo of the group. Tony LaRussa will be appearing as well, and I am getting a World Series Ball signed for my neighbor Adam, a HUGE Cardinal Fan.

And here comes Winter......

National in Chicago

Sorry I haven't kept up on this blog. I have been enjoying being a dad, and there haven't been many signings of interest this summer.

The National is coming to Chicago next month, but no NBA at 50 players...*sigh*

Make that ***SIGH***

Indy 500....

Just heard about the "World's biggest autograph session". (drool, drool) See www.indy500.com for details. Event is May 28th.

Mr. Scottie Pippen!

I am proud to say that I have added my FAVORITE basketball player of ALL time to my NBA at 50 Lithograph. Although it was a quick signing, I was THRILLED to get to meet Mr. Pippen. He will be honored next month with a bust inside the United Center in Chicago.