Wednesday, December 18, 2024

Steve Ratzer


I met him at the Tampa Bay Rays Fan Fest at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida on February 18, 2023.

Steve signed a Rays Fan Fest card.

https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/r/ratzest01.shtml

Tuesday, December 17, 2024

John Stephens


I met him at the Tampa Bay Rays Fan Fest at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida on February 18, 2023.

John signed a 2000 Bowman Draft card #50.

https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/s/stephjo03.shtml

Monday, December 16, 2024

Esteban Yan


I met him at the Tampa Bay Rays Fan Fest at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida on February 18, 2023.

Esteban signed a 2001 Topps card #291.

https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/y/yanes01.shtml

Sunday, December 15, 2024

Luke Scott


I met him at the Tampa Bay Rays Fan Fest at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, on February 18, 2023.

Luke signed a 2012 Topps Update card #US239.

https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/s/scottlu01.shtml

Saturday, December 14, 2024

Ryan Webb


I met him at the Tampa Bay Rays Fan Fest at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida on February 18, 2023.

I met his father, Hank in 1995.

Ryan signed a 2005 Topps gold parallel card #671 (0129/2005).

https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/w/webbry01.shtml

Friday, December 13, 2024

Onel Hernandez


I met him at Al Lang Stadium in St. Petersburg, Florida in 2022, when Norwich City trained there during the World Cup.

A moment before Onel came over to sign for me, the photographer for Norwich City FC's Twitter page captured me in the background.


Onel signed a 2019-20 Panini Prizm Premier League card #285.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Onel_Hernandez

Thursday, December 12, 2024

Michael McGovern


I met him at Al Lang Stadium in St. Petersburg, Florida in 2022, when Norwich City trained there during the World Cup.

Michael signed a 2016 Panini Prizm UEFA Euro card #74.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_McGovern_(footballer)

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

Todd Cantwell


I met him at Al Lang Stadium in St. Petersburg, Florida in 2022, when Norwich City trained there during the World Cup.

Todd signed a 2021-22 Panini Prizm Premier League card #175.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Todd_Cantwell

Tuesday, December 10, 2024

Adam Idah


I met him at Al Lang Stadium in St. Petersburg, Florida in 2022, when Norwich City trained there during the World Cup.

Adam signed a 2021-22 Panini Chronicles Absolute Soccer card #53.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adam_Idah

Monday, December 9, 2024

Ben Gibson


I met him at Al Lang Stadium in St. Petersburg, Florida in 2022, when Norwich City trained there during the World Cup.

Ben signed a 2021-22 Panini Prizm Premier League card #169.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben_Gibson

Sunday, December 8, 2024

Kenny McLean


I met him at Al Lang Stadium in St. Petersburg, Florida in 2022, when Norwich City trained there during the World Cup.

Kenny signed a 2019-20 Panini Chronicles card #128.

Saturday, December 7, 2024

Brett Morales


I met him at the Braden River Little League in Bradenton, Florida, in 2022. He was a coach on my nephew's 11u travel ball team.

Brett signed a 2012 Bowman Perfect Game All-American Classic card #PG-BM.

https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=morale000bre

Friday, December 6, 2024

Sebastian Guenzatti


I met him at Al Lang Stadium in St. Petersburg, Florida in 2022.

Sebastian signed an 8x10 photo.

Thursday, December 5, 2024

Raiko Arozarena


I met him at Al Lang Stadium in St. Petersburg, Florida in 2022.

I met his brother, Randy two years earlier at the same stadium.

Raiko signed an 8x10 photo.

Wednesday, December 4, 2024

Mike Connell


I met him at a Tampa Bay Rowdies game at Al Lang Stadium in St. Petersburg, Florida in 2022.

He was there to be inducted into the Tampa Bay Rowdies 75/10 Club, where his name was enshrined on the stands at Al Lang.


Mike signed an 8x10 photo.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Connell_(soccer)

Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Takuya Yamada


I met him at a Tampa Bay Rowdies game at Al Lang Stadium in St. Petersburg, Florida in 2022.

Among several alumni of the 2012 championship team, sitting next to Jeff Attinella at the autograph table, Takuya noticed Jeff signing my card. He then reached into his pocket and asked if I'd like a card of his. I excitedly said yes, and he handed it to me. I asked if he would sign it for me, and Jeff passed my pen to him.


Takuya signed a 2008 Yokohama FC card.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Takuya_Yamada

Monday, December 2, 2024

Jeff Attinella


I met him at a Tampa Bay Rowdies game at Al Lang Stadium in St. Petersburg, Florida in 2022.

Among several alumni of the 2012 championship team, he signed autographs before the game.


Jeff signed a 2017 Topps Major League Soccer card #20.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeff_Attinella

Sunday, December 1, 2024

Keith Savage


I met him at a Tampa Bay Rowdies game at Al Lang Stadium in St. Petersburg, Florida in 2022.

Among several alumni of the 2012 championship team, he signed autographs before the game. He was also there to be inducted into the Tampa Bay Rowdies 75/10 Club, where his name was enshrined on the stands at Al Lang.


Keith signed an 8x10 photo.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keith_Savage

Saturday, November 30, 2024

Luke Mulholland


I met him at a Tampa Bay Rowdies game at Al Lang Stadium in St. Petersburg, Florida in 2022.

Among several alumni of the 2012 championship team, he signed autographs before the game.


Luke signed a 2015 Topps Major League Soccer card #43.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luke_Mulholland

Friday, November 29, 2024

GZA


I met him at a chess event at Dunedin Brewery in Dunedin, Florida on September 21, 2022.


GZA signed the front cover of his Liquid Swords CD.

Thursday, November 28, 2024

Kevin Parada


I met him at game 1 of the Florida State League Championship Series when the St. Lucie Mets came to play the Dunedin Blue Jays at TD Ballpark in Dunedin, Florida in 2022.

Kevin signed an 8x10 photo.

https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=parada000kev

Wednesday, November 27, 2024

Nicky Law


I met him at a Tampa Bay Rowdies game at Al Lang Stadium in St. Petersburg, Florida in 2022.

Nicky signed a 2015/2016 Topps Match Attax Scottish Championship card #303.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicky_Law_(footballer,_born_1988)

Tuesday, November 26, 2024

Brad Keller


I met him at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida in 2022, when the Kansas City Royals came to play the Tampa Bay Rays.

Brad signed a 2020 Topps card #79.

https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/k/kellebr01.shtml

Monday, November 25, 2024

Brady Singer


I met him at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida in 2022, when the Kansas City Royals came to play the Tampa Bay Rays.

Brady signed a 2021 Topps card #169.

https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/s/singebr01.shtml

Sunday, November 24, 2024

Jeff Montgomery


I met him at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida in 2022, when the Kansas City Royals, whom he was there as a TV broadcaster, came to play the Tampa Bay Rays.

Jeff signed a 1993 Score Select card #264.

https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/m/montgje01.shtml

Saturday, November 23, 2024

M.J. Melendez


I met him at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida in 2022, when the Kansas City Royals came to play the Tampa Bay Rays.

M.J. signed a 2019 Bowman Draft card #BD-122.

https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/m/melenmj01.shtml

Friday, November 22, 2024

Calvin Ziegler


I met him at a Minor League game at BayCare Ballpark in Clearwater, Florida in 2022, when the St. Lucie Mets came to play the Clearwater Threshers.

Calvin signed a 2021 Bowman Draft card #BD-123.

https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=ziegle000cal

Thursday, November 21, 2024

Kurt Stillwell


I met him at the Perfect Game National Showcase at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida in 2022.

Kurt signed a 1990 Leaf card #256.

https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/s/stillku01.shtml

Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Trevor Wilson


I met him at the Perfect Game National Showcase at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida in 2022. He was there watching his son, Paul.

Trevor signed a 1990 Donruss card #414.

https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/w/wilsotr01.shtml

Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Luis Gonzalez


I met him at the fourth annual Perfect Game youth baseball and softball camp at Historic Oliver Field at Campbell Park in St. Petersburg, Florida in 2022.

Luis signed a 2002 Donruss Fan Club card #124.

https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/g/gonzalu01.shtml