Rueben Randle (11/01/14)

Rueben Randle #82
New York Giants Wide Receiver (2012-present)

Rueben Randle was doing another public signing at Sports Authority in Clifton, NJ. This was the second time I met Rueben this year. As always, he was a class act. Rueben signed my photos and New York Giants pennants.

Rueben Randle signed 8x10 photos.

Rueben Randle signed New York Giants Pennant.

Rueben Randle posing for a picture with me.

Thank you Sports Authority for hosting a great event with Rueben. To read about my first autograph signing with Rueben Randle, click here.

Previous New York Giants Autograph Signings:

• Tom Coughlin
• Ottis "O.J." Anderson
• Brandon Jacobs
• Andre Brown
• Amani Toomer
• Antrel Rolle & Prince Amukamara
• Mark Herzlich & Stevie Brown
• Jason Pierre-Paul

Mariano Rivera (10/17/14)

Mariano Rivera #42
New York Yankees Pitcher (1995-2014)

Mariano Rivera is a 13-time MLB All-Star, 5-time World Series Champion, 1999 World Series Most Valuable Player, and holds the MLB record for career saves (652). Rivera is a future Hall of Famer and was the last baseball player to ever wear the number 42.

Mariano was signing autographs in North Bergen, NJ at the grand opening of Big Lots. We were told that he will only be signing promotional pictures that Big Lots provides. He was scheduled to sign for an hour and there were only 200 available photos. Luckily, my father and I were one of the first 100 people in line. Big Lots also had a photographer who took pictures of everyone who met Mariano. This was my third time meeting Mariano and he is always a class act.

Mariano Rivera signed 8x10 promotional photo.

A picture of me and Mariano shaking hands.

Thank you Big Lots of North Bergen and Mariano Rivera for a great event.

Jason Pierre-Paul (10/07/14)

Jason Pierre-Paul #90
New York Giants Defensive End

Jason Pierre-Paul was drafted out of the University of South Florida by the New York Giants in the first round (15th overall) of the 2010 NFL Draft. He is a 2-time Pro Bowler (2011, 2012) and a member of the New York Giants Super Bowl XLVI championship team.

Jason Pierre-Paul was signing autographs at Route 22 Nissan in Hillside, NJ. There was a huge turnout for this event and it was limited to one autograph per person. The only item I brought for Jason to sign was a New York Giants mini helmet. The event was so crowded that I didn't think I was going to get an autograph. Luckily for me, Jason stayed to sign autographs for everyone.

Jason Pierre-Paul signed New York Giants mini helmet.

I just want to say thanks to Route 22 Nissan and Jason Pierre-Paul for such a great event. The representatives of Nissan brought food and beverages to everyone at the end of the line. I thought that was very nice and courteous. Jason also stayed past his scheduled signing time to sign autograph for each person that was there.

Previous New York Giants Autograph Signings:

• Tom Coughlin
• Ottis "O.J." Anderson
• Brandon Jacobs
• Andre Brown
• Amani Toomer
• Antrel Rolle & Prince Amukamara
• Mark Herzlich & Stevie Brown
• Rueben Randle

Tony Parker (09/09/14)

Tony Parker, San Antonio Spurs Guard

Tony Parker was drafted 28th overall in the first round of the 2001 NBA draft by the San Antonio Spurs. Parker has played his entire NBA career for the Spurs. He is a 4-time NBA Champion (2003, 2005, 2007, 2014), 6-time NBA All-Star, and 2007 NBA Finals MVP.

Tony Parker was signing autographs at Tissot in New York City. When he arrived there was a mob of people outside taking pictures. Luckily, I was one of the first people on line. The line move very quickly and I got to meet Tony within a few minutes. Tony signed multiple items and took pictures with everyone who asked. He signed my basketball and a photo that Tissot provided. I told Tony that I hope he comes to New York. He said he doesn't think that's going to happen and we both laughed together.

Tony Parker signed Spalding Official NBA Game Ball Series Basketball.

Tony Parker signed 8x10 photo.

Tony Parker poses for a photo with me.

This was such a rare appearance, since Tony plays basketball in Texas. It was a pleasure meeting a future Hall of Famer and adding his autograph to my collection. Thank you Tissot Fifth Avenue Boutique in New York for hosting this great event.

Darryl Strawberry (07/12/14)

Darryl Strawberry, 1983 Rookie of the Year
New York Mets Hall of Fame Inductee 2010 

Darryl Strawberry is a 8-time MLB All-Star (1984-1991) and 4-time World Series Champion (1986, 1996, 1998, 1999). He won the National League Rookie of the Year award in 1983. In 2010, Darryl was inducted into the New York Mets Hall of Fame.

Darryl was signing autographs at the Sports Authority in Paramus, NJ. This would be my second time meeting him. I previously met him at Mendham Books for a Brandon Steiner book signing on September 9, 2012. As always, Darryl was a great guy. He signed any type of item and took pictures with everyone who asked.

Darryl Strawberry signed Rawlings official MLB baseball.

Darryl Strawberry signed Rawlings Big Stick bat. This is the first autograph bat in my collection.

Darryl Strawberry signed New York Mets helmet with several other players from the 1986 World Series championship team.

Darryl Strawberry poses for a picture with me.

Here are some pictures of the autographs I obtained on September 9, 2012 at the Brandon Steiner book signing.

Darryl Strawberry signed book Straw: Finding My Way.

Brandon Steiner signed book You Gotta Have Balls: How a Kid from Brooklyn Started From Scratch, Bought Yankee Stadium, and Created a Sports Empire.

Darryl Strawberry signed photos promoting Brandon Steiner's new book. There were two photos of Darryl in a Mets and Yankees uniform. I asked him if I could please have two signed photos and he signed both of them.

 

Darryl Strawberry and Brandon Steiner pose for a picture with me.

Bernard King (03/22/14)

Bernard King, 2013 Hall of Fame Inductee
#30 New York Knicks Small Forward 1982-1987

Bernard King played for the New York Knicks from 1982-1987. He was a 4-time NBA All-Star, 1985 NBA Scoring Champion, and was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2013.

Bernard was signing autographs at the Nielsen dealership in East Hanover, NJ. My goal was to get my official game ball series NBA basketball and photo signed by Bernard King with his Hall of Fame inscription. I arrived early to the signing and was probably the 20th person in line. When Bernard arrived he greeted all his fans from the end of the line to the beginning with a high five.

He is a really friendly guy, but when I got my chance to meet him I started to get nervous for some weird reason. I didn't know if he would add his hall of fame inscription to my basketball, but I knew it didn't hurt to ask. Sure enough, Bernard was really cool about adding his hall of fame inscription to his autograph. He also signed my 8x10 photo that I printed out for him.

Bernard King signed official game ball series NBA basketball.

Bernard King signed 8x10 photo.

It was my first time at the Nielsen dealership for an autograph signing and I had a great experience. The music, food, and entire event was really good. It was a opportunity to meet a former New York Knicks player and Hall of Famer like Bernard King. I'm looking forward to their next event.