Derek signed a 1994 Upper Deck Minor League card #185.
http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/j/jeterde01.shtml
I met him at a Minor League Dunedin Blue Jays game at Dunedin Stadium at Grant Field in Dunedin, Florida in 1994.
Lonell signed a 1991 Classic Best card #99.
http://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/player.cgi?id=robert001lon
I met him at a Minor League Dunedin Blue Jays game at Dunedin Stadium at Grant Field in Dunedin, Florida in 1994.
Jose signed a 1994 Upper Deck Minor League card #50.
Just a few weeks prior I had gotten his brother, Daryl's autograph at the same stadium.
D.J. signed a 1994 Upper Deck Minor League card #120.
http://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/player.cgi?id=boston001don
I met him before an ECW show at the Coliseum in St. Petersburg, Florida on January 27, 2000.
Mike signed a page out of an issue of World of Wrestling magazine.
During the final week of the 1994 spring training season, I won a radio contest on The Ron & Ron Show. The prize was a round trip flight to Cincinnati, Ohio to see the opening game of the 1994 baseball season between the St. Louis Cardinals vs. Cincinnati Reds.
The cool thing about seeing the Cardinals play was that I had just seen them 2 days prior in a spring training game, so as I was collecting autographs, I was telling them that I would be in Cincinnati to see them again.
Ironically, the hotel I was staying in was directly across the street from where the Cardinals were staying. It was great wandering around and having Cardinals players recognizing me and congratulating me on winning the radio contest.
Tom Urbani, a pitcher for the Cardinals, offered me his complimentary tickets in case the tickets I won weren't good enough. I ended up taking him up on his offer as the seats I had were in centerfield, his were behind home plate.
I wasn't planning on getting any autographs but there were still some players I had never gotten. The hotel had a gift shop and was selling Cardinals team sets, so I bought one along with a new Sharpie.
I met Ray outside the hotel.
Ray signed a 1993 Topps card #386.
During the final week of the 1994 spring training season, I won a radio contest on The Ron & Ron Show. The prize was a round trip flight to Cincinnati, Ohio to see the opening game of the 1994 baseball season between the St. Louis Cardinals vs. Cincinnati Reds.
The cool thing about seeing the Cardinals play was that I had just seen them 2 days prior in a spring training game, so as I was collecting autographs, I was telling them that I would be in Cincinnati to see them again.
Ironically, the hotel I was staying in was directly across the street from where the Cardinals were staying. It was great wandering around and having Cardinals players recognizing me and congratulating me on winning the radio contest.
Tom Urbani, a pitcher for the Cardinals, offered me his complimentary tickets in case the tickets I won weren't good enough. I ended up taking him up on his offer as the seats I had were in centerfield, his were behind home plate.
I wasn't planning on getting any autographs but there were still some players I had never gotten. The hotel had a gift shop and was selling Cardinals team sets, so I bought one along with a new Sharpie.
I met Jose in the lobby of the hotel.
Jose signed a 1993 Topps card #535.
I met him at Jack Russell Memorial Stadium in Clearwater, Florida in 1994, when the St. Louis Cardinals came to play the Philadelphia Phillies in a spring training game.
Geronimo signed a 1992 Topps Stadium Club card #466.
I met him at Jack Russell Memorial Stadium in Clearwater, Florida in 1994, when the St. Louis Cardinals came to play the Philadelphia Phillies in a spring training game.
Gerald signed a 1992 Topps Stadium Club card #338.
I met him at Jack Russell Memorial Stadium in Clearwater, Florida in 1994, when the St. Louis Cardinals, whom he was managing, came to play the Philadelphia Phillies in a spring training game.
Joe signed a 1993 Ted Williams card #93.
I met him at Jack Russell Memorial Stadium in Clearwater, Florida in 1994, when the St. Louis Cardinals came to play the Philadelphia Phillies in a spring training game.
Rheal signed a 1992 Topps Stadium Club card #506.
I met him at Jack Russell Memorial Stadium in Clearwater, Florida in 1994, when the St. Louis Cardinals came to play the Philadelphia Phillies in a spring training game.
Ozzie signed the cover of the February 1992 issue of Beckett Baseball Card Monthly.
John signed a 1990 Upper Deck card #116.
I met him at Dunedin Stadium at Grant Field in Dunedin, Florida in 1994, when the Detroit Tigers came to play the Toronto Blue Jays in a spring training game.
Eric signed a 1990 Upper Deck card #116.
Travis signed a 1993 Upper Deck card #364.
John signed a 1992 Fleer Ultra card #360.
I met him at Dunedin Stadium at Grant Field in Dunedin, Florida in 1994, when the Detroit Tigers came to play the Toronto Blue Jays in a spring training game.
Storm signed a 1992 Upper Deck card #499.
I met him at Dunedin Stadium at Grant Field in Dunedin, Florida in 1994, when the Detroit Tigers came to play the Toronto Blue Jays in a spring training game.
Chris signed a 1992 Classic Draft Picks card #62.
I met him at a celebrity golf tournament at Lansbrook Golf Course in Palm Harbor, Florida.
Sam signed an 8x10 photo.
I met him at Dunedin Stadium at Grant Field in Dunedin, Florida in 1994, when the Detroit Tigers, whom he was the hitting coach for, came to play the Toronto Blue Jays in a spring training game.
Larry signed a 1989 Score card #279.
I met him at Dunedin Stadium at Grant Field in Dunedin, Florida in 1994, when the Baltimore Orioles came to play the Toronto Blue Jays in a spring training game.
Brad signed a 1993 Bowman card #661.
Rich signed a 1992 Fleer Ultra card #566.
I met him at Dunedin Stadium at Grant Field in Dunedin, Florida in 1994, when the Baltimore Orioles, whom he was the first base coach for, came to play the Toronto Blue Jays in a spring training game.
Davey signed a 1988 Topps card #226.
I met him at Jack Russell Memorial Stadium in Clearwater, Florida in 1994, when the Kansas City Royals came to play the Philadelphia Phillies in a spring training game.
David signed a 1992 Upper Deck card #216.
I met him at Jack Russell Memorial Stadium in Clearwater, Florida in 1994, when the Kansas City Royals came to play the Philadelphia Phillies in a spring training game.
Mike signed a 1990 Upper Deck card #307.
On May 27, 2011, DJ Spinbad performed at Green Iguana in Tampa, Florida. I met him after his set.
Less than a year later, on April 22, 2012, Spinbad came back to the area, this time performing at Shephard's Beach Resort in Clearwater, Florida. Once again, my brother, Brian and I went to go see him.
DJ Spinbad signed the front cover of the 80's Fresh Mix CD.
I met him at Jack Russell Memorial Stadium in Clearwater, Florida in 1994, when the Kansas City Royals came to play the Philadelphia Phillies in a spring training game.
Nelson signed a 1990 Upper Deck card #432.
I met him at Jack Russell Memorial Stadium in Clearwater, Florida in 1994, when the Kansas City Royals came to play the Philadelphia Phillies in a spring training game.
During the game, my brother, Brian and I were both thirsty. Unfortunately, we were a dollar short to afford a Coke. Jose overheard us and pulled a dollar out of his pocket and offered it to us. We declined but he wouldn't take no for an answer, he said "I'm going to throw this dollar over the fence, if you want it, pick it up, if not, leave it for someone else." Sure enough, he tossed it over and our thirst that day was quenched.
Chico, if you're reading this, e-mail me your address or give me your PayPal info and I'll pay you back.
Jose signed a 1993 Upper Deck card #309.
I met him at Jack Russell Memorial Stadium in Clearwater, Florida in 1994, when the Kansas City Royals came to play the Philadelphia Phillies in a spring training game.
Brian signed a 1991 Fleer Ultra card #152.