IP-Chicago burbs:arfmax:2014

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Today, I went to a Toys 4 Tots Charity Drive at Dave & Buster's in Vernon Hills, where in exchange for an unwrapped gift, you could meet and get an autograph from Chicago Bears defensive tackle Stephen Paea. I was able to get two autos, on cards, from Mr. Paea in exchange for some new gifts.

Photo of the Paea autos:
http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/...ps52c59ac2.jpg

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Total IP autos in 2014: 461

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Today I went to an appearance by former Green Bay Packers fullback William Henderson, at a food store in Mount Pleasant, WI. Mr. Henderson signed three cards for me, for free.

Photo of the signed Henderson cards:
http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/...ps3e4ca4bc.jpg

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Total IP autos in 2014: 464

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Yesterday, I went to an appearance by Chicago Wolves (AHL) defenseman, and St. Louis Blues prospect, Joel Edmundson, at a library in Gurnee, IL. Mr. Edmundson signed two cards for me, and one 8 1/2 x 11 promo pic, for free.

Photo of the Edmundson autos:
http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/...psbef25513.jpg

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Total IP autos in 2014: 467

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Today I went to an appearance down the street from my home by professional golfer Chip Beck, in Libertyville, IL, at a small boutique store. I only found out about it yesterday, and I didn't really feel like printing out photos, as golf isn't really my thing, but I stopped by, and Mr. Beck was very nice and chatted for awhile, while selling his Grip Guides. I also saw quite a few boxes of golf balls signed by him in the store, and they were giving them away/selling them with a donation to the local food drive, so I bought two golf balls signed by Mr. Beck, for a small charitable donation.

Photo of the signed Beck golf balls:
http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/...psece8d48b.jpg

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Total IP autos in 2014: 469

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Today, I went to a local mall for an appearance by Harlem Globetrotters guard Flip White. Mr. White was promoting the upcoming Globetrotters games, and he signed an 8x10 and a 4x6 promo card, for free, in Rosemont, IL.

Photo of the Flip White signed items:
http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/...ps7c117430.jpg

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Total IP autos in 2014: 471

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Today I went to a radio show appearance by Chicago Bears cornerback Tim Jennings. The radio station that was doing the show is going off the air on 31-Dec-2014, only 9 months after it started, which is a shame, but Mr. Jennings signed 4 cards for me, for free, in Forest Park, IL.

Photo of the signed Jennings cards:
http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/...ps293e73c6.jpg

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Total IP autos in 2014: 475

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Today, I went to the Rockford Ice Hogs game at the BMO Harris Arena in Rockford, IL against the Chicago Wolves. The Ice Hogs, who are the minor league affiliate of the Chicago Blackhawks, gave out team trading card sets today, and after the game, allowed fans with skates on the ice to mingle with the players, and also had some players signing autographs on the concourse. I was able to get the players on the concourse, and got 4 cards signed by left winger Ryan Schnell, 4 cards signed by left winger Garret Ross, 4 cards signed by defenseman Stephen Johns, and 4 cards signed by defenseman Zach Miskovic.

Photo of 2 each of the signed cards:
http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/...pscfd3f7ca.jpg

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Total IP autos in 2014: 491