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01-09-2014, 01:34 AM #1
IP-Chicago burbs:arfmax:2014
New year, probably won't get to over 500 IP autos like 2013, but we'll see.
08-Jan-2014:
Today, I attended an event in Morton Grove, IL, and got autographs from St. Louis Blues prospect and current Chicago Wolves defenseman Cade Fairchild. I got two autos on cards, for free.
Photo of the Fairchild autos:
http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/...psdfc3a888.jpg
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Total IP autos in 2014: 2Working on autographed 1987 Topps Baseball set:
Total Cards in Set:792/Total Autographable: 760 (6 Checklists, 26 Team Leaders)
Total Autographed:639!
Currently Sent (Outstanding):44
Percent Complete:84.1
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01-09-2014, 01:35 AM #2
08-Jan-2014 (Part II)
Also on 08-Jan-2014, I went to a radio show appearance by Chicago Bulls forward Taj Gibson, and was able to get three cards signed, for free, in Lake Forest, IL.
Photo of the Gibson autos:
http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/...psb7aca36f.jpg
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Total IP autos in 2014: 5
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01-18-2014, 09:26 PM #3
18-Jan-2014
Today I went to an appearance by 2012-13 Stanley Cup Champion Chicago Blackhawks winger Bryan Bickell. He signed two cards, for free, in Frankfort, IL.
Photo of the Bickell autos:
http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/...ps85d29184.jpg
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Total IP autos in 2014: 7
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01-26-2014, 10:45 PM #4
26-Jan-2014:Milwaukee Brewers On Deck
Today, I attended the Milwaukee Brewers On Deck event at the Wisconsin Center in Milwaukee, WI. The event features a number of Brewers players, alumni, and coaches, and a large majority of the autographs were free, and entrance is free. The autos that were not free were $10, which was for Brewers Charities. There were multiple stages, and each of the 6 stages had a Premium signer. Attendees received a numbered ticket for one of the 6 Premium signers, and then 250 numbers for each were pulled. The 6 Premium signers were Jonathan Lucroy, Robin Yount, Bob Uecker, Rollie Finger, Yovani Gallardo, and Ryan Braun. I put my ticket in for Robin Yount, but it wasn't selected, so I didn't get that auto.
From the Brewers alumni, I got 2 autos from Gorman Thomas, 2 from Geoff Jenkins, and 1 from Doug Melvin, all on cards.
Photo of alumni autos:
http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/...ps3b37d6ea.jpg
From the Brewers coaches, I got 2 autos from Garth Iorg, 2 from John Shelby, 2 from Lee Tunnell, 1 from Marcus Hanel, 2 from Ron Roenicke, 2 from Jerry Narron, 1 from Mike Guerrero, all on cards, and 1 5x7 signed by Rick Kranitz and 1 5x7 by Johnny Narron.
Photo of coaches autos:
http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/...ps809235eb.jpg
From the current players, I got 2 autos from pitcher Mike Fiers, 2 from 2nd baseman Elian Herrera, 2 from outfielder Caleb Gindl, 2 from pitcher Johnny Hellweg, 2 from new Brewers acquisition Mark Reynolds, 1 from pitcher Hiram Burgos, 1 from 1st baseman Sean Halton, 1 from pitcher Donovan Hand, 1 from pitcher Jimmy Nelson, 1 from infielder Jeff Bianchi, and 1 from prospect Jason Rogers.
Photo of players autos (1 of 2):
http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/...psc06389e7.jpg
Photo of players autos (2 of 2):
http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/...psa78c0c0c.jpg
Total autos at event: 35, 34 free, and one with $10 donation. Bet you can't guess which needed the donation!
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Total IP autos in 2014: 42
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02-09-2014, 09:20 PM #5
09-Feb-2014
Today I went to an appearance by current Milwaukee Bucks rising star Khris Middleton. He signed 5 cards and 2 8x10's, for free, in Menomonee Falls, WI.
Photo of the Middleton autos:
http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/...psb9bc3627.jpg
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Total IP autos in 2014: 49
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02-15-2014, 09:04 PM #6
15-Feb-2014
Today, I went to the Chicago Auto Show, and during the day, they had appearances from former Chicago Bears offensive tackle James "Big Cat" Williams, and current Chicago Bears offensive guard Kyle Long. I was able to get two autographs, on cards, from Big Cat Williams, and three autos, 2 cards and 1 8x10, from Kyle Long.
Photo of the Big Cat Williams autos:
http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/...ps25130132.jpg
Photo of the Kyle Long autos:
http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/...ps29a6f879.jpg
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Total IP autos in 2014: 54
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02-27-2014, 12:08 AM #7
26-Feb-2014
Today, I attended an event in Park Ridge, IL, and got autographs from St. Louis Blues prospect and current Chicago Wolves forward Christian Hanson. Interesting fact about Christian Hanson, his dad is Dave Hanson, of the legendary Hanson Brothers from the Slap Shot movie! I got two autos on cards, and one on a promo 8 1/2 x 11, for free.
Photo of the Hanson autos:
http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/...ps0848794c.jpg
After that, I attended another event in Niles, IL, and got autographs from St. Louis Blues prospect and current Chicago Wolves forward Pat Cannone. I got two autos on cards, for free.
Photo of the Cannone autos:
http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/...ps452125e6.jpg
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Total IP autos in 2014: 59
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02-28-2014, 11:00 AM #8
27-Feb-2014
Yesterday I went to an appearance at a liqour store by Chicago Blackhawks legend Jeremy Roenick, and got 3 cards signed, for free, in Evergreen Park, IL.
Photo of the Roenick autos:
http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/...ps0121dbb8.jpg
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Total IP autos in 2014: 62
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02-28-2014, 11:45 AM #9
Any chance you'd sell/trade one of the Middletons? Went to school with him at A&M, so it'd be cool to have.
I doubt I have anything you'd want to trade for, but LMK what you're looking for in a PM!
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03-01-2014, 03:26 PM #10
01-Mar-2014
Today I went to an appearance to celebrate this evening's Stadium Series in Crystal Lake, IL, and met former Chicago Blackhawks and New York Rangers star Steve Larmer. I got 4 cards signed, 2 photofile 8x10's that the store was giving away signed, and a puck, which he inscribed with '83 Calder, all for free.
Photo of the Larmer autos:
http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/...ps2a4c357a.jpg
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Total IP autos in 2014: 69
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