Mark Herzlich (03/01/14) & Stevie Brown (03/02/14)

(Left) Mark Herzlich, New York Giants Super Bowl XLVI Champion
(Right) Stevie Brown, New York Giants Safety

New York Giants defensive players, Mark Herzlich and Stevie Brown, made appearances at the grand opening of the HackensackUMC Fitness & Wellness Center in Maywood on Saturday and Sunday. I decided to attend the event and hope to get my photos signed by Mark and Stevie.

Mark Herzlich out of Boston College signed as an undrafted free agent with the New York Giants. Mark was a member of the New York Giants Super Bowl XLVI championship team.

This was my first time visiting the HackensackUMC Fitness & Wellness Center. It's a beautiful facility with state-of-the-art equipment. Since this wasn't a regular autograph signing where fans line up to meet the player, I had to walk around the entire place to find Mark. Luckily, one of the employees knew where Mark was and told me where to go. Mark was upstairs speaking with several people after a workout. Once he started heading out of the room, I got a chance to speak with him and asked if he could please sign some photos for me. He was really cool and signed everything I brought for him. I didn't take any pictures of Mark, but found one of the HackensackUMC Fitness & Wellness Facebook.

Mark Herzlich signed 5x7 photos.

Since this was a success, I went back to the HackensackUMC Fitness & Wellness Center the next day to meet Stevie Brown. Stevie Brown joined the New York Giants in 2012. He holds the New York Giants single-season interception return yards record (307, 2012).

I arrived really late to second day of the grand opening and had about 15 minutes to find Stevie. I asked several people where can I find Stevie and they all sent me to different parts of the facility. He was no where to be found. I got tired of walking around and decided to stand in the middle of the gym area. I then spotted a photographer taking a picture of Stevie Brown with some kids.

I was happy to know he was still there. There was a small line of people waiting to take a photo with him. I waited in line and got a chance to speak with him. He signed two photos for me. I didn't know if he would sign the second photo I brought for him. It was the only picture I could find that had him and Mark together. In the photo he was getting stiff armed by an opposing player. When he saw the picture he laughed and then signed it.

Stevie Brown signed 5x7 photo.

Stevie Brown and Mark Herzlich signed 5x7 photo.

Mark Herzlich and Stevie Brown were really good with their fans. HackensackUMC Fitness & Wellness Center had a wonderful grand opening. Looking forward to the next meet and greet event.