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

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

Rueben Randle (01/31/14)

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

Rueben Randle was drafted out of Louisiana State University by the New York Giants in the 2nd round (63rd overall) of the 2012 NFL Draft. In 2013, Rueben Randle's second year on the team, he lead the New York Giants with 6 receiving touchdowns. He was ranked second on the team in yards per reception (14.9) and third in total reception yards (611).

Rueben Randle made an appearance at the Walmart in Secaucus, NJ. This was the second autograph signing sponsored by Pepsi during Super Bowl week. My goal was to get a New York Giants mini helmet and 5x7 photo signed by Rueben Randle. The day before I attended Amani Toomer's signing and Pepsi had some really nice 8x10 photos for everyone. They did the same thing for Rueben's signing and the photos were amazing.

Walmart didn't provide Rueben with a silver sharpie, but luckily I came prepared. I ended up letting him keep it, since he told me he was going to need one for the rest of the signing. His friend was really nice and she thanked me for leaving it behind. Rueben was also thankful. It was the least I can do after he signed multiple items for me.

Rueben Randle signed New York Giants mini helmet.

 

Rueben Randle signed 5x7 photo.

 

Rueben Randle signed 8x10 photo.

Rueben Randle and I posing for a picture. Another good guy who took his time to meet with his fans.

Thank you Pepsi, Walmart of Secaucus, and Rueben Randle for this great autograph signing. It was a good time meeting Rueben.

Check out my other blog posts on New York Giants autograph signings:

Amani Toomer
Brandon Jacobs
Ottis "O.J." Anderson
Tom Coughlin

Amani Toomer (01/30/14)

Amani Toomer, New York Giants Wide Receiver

Amani Toomer played 13 seasons for the New York Giants from 1996-2008. He was a member of the Super Bowl XLII championship team in 2008 when the New York Giants defeated the New England Patriots 17-14. Amani retired with 668 receptions, 9,497 receiving yards, and 54 touchdowns. His 9,497 receiving yards is the franchise's all-time record.

Amani was signing autographs during Super Bowl week at the Walmart in Kearny, NJ. My goal was to get a mini helmet and 5x7 photo signed by him. I didn't arrive on time, but lucky for me it wasn't too crowded. Pepsi sponsored the autograph signing and had some really nice 8x10 photos of Amani catching a pass during Super Bowl XLII. Amani was really cool about signing multiple items.

Amani Toomer signed New York Giants mini helmet.

 

Amani Toomer signed 8x10 Super Bowl photo.

Amani Toomer signed 5x7 photo.

Amani and I posing for a picture. He was really cool with all the fans and took pictures with everyone who asked.

Amani is truly a great guy. I'm glad he played his whole career in New York and it was a pleasure meeting him. Thank you Pepsi and Walmart for this great event.

Jim Dray (01/27/14)

Jim Dray, Arizona Cardinals Tight End

Jim Dray was drafted out of Stanford University by the Arizona Cardinals in the 7th round (233rd overall) of the 2010 NFL Draft. During his four years at Stanford, he completed 41 receptions for 455 yards and 7 touchdowns. In his senior year, he was the tight end for first year quarterback, Andrew Luck. Since 2010, Dray has played in 55 games for the Cardinals. He has 33 receptions for 302 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Jim Dray did not have an autograph signing, but my good friend and coworker Erica and her mother know Jim Dray and his family. She knows how much I love collecting sports memorabilia and told me she can try to get me an autograph. This was breaking news to me at work and I was really excited. I was able to prepare two 8x10 photos of Jim Dray and gave it to her to get signed.

I received great news from Erica via text message that Jim Dray was happy to sign my photos! She also sent me a photo of him signing the two photos! Here's a picture of Jim Dray autographing my two 8x10 photos.

Two signed photos by Arizona Cardinals Tight End, Jim Dray.

 

A huge thank you to Erica, Mrs. "Dichi," Mrs. Dray, and Jim Dray for the autographed photos. I will forever be a fan of Jim Dray!

Randy White & Len Barker (03/23/13)

(Left) Randy White, Super Bowl XII MVP
(Right) Len Barker, Cleveland Indians Pitcher

Randy White and Len Barker were signing autographs at the March Madness Show hosted by JP's Sports & Rock Solid Promotions in White Plains, NY.

Randy White played for the Dallas Cowboys (1975-1988) and was co-MVP of Super Bowl XII with Harvey Martin, who is deceased. He was inducted into the NFL Football Hall of Fame in 1994. The Dallas Cowboys also honored him with the Ring of Honor in 1994. He was nicknamed "Manster," half man, half monster.

For a guy who just turned 60 years old, Randy White looks like he's still in football shape. He is jacked up! He was a really cool guy to meet and even took a picture with me. He's the 3rd MVP of my Super Bowl MVP autograph collection.

Randy asked me if I was going to get any other players to sign the football. I told him this ball is just for him. He signed my Super Bowl XII football and added 5 inscriptions: Co-MVP SB XII, #54, H.O.F. 94, R.O.H. 94, and MANSTER! Inscriptions increase the value of an autograph and Randy took care of me. He is the man!

Len Barker was a pitcher for the Cleveland Indians (1979-1983). He is famous for throwing the 10th perfect game in Major League Baseball on May 15, 1981. Only 23 pitchers have tossed perfect games in MLB history.

Len is a very nice guy. He signed my MLB baseball and added his perfect game inscription, P.G. 5-15-81.

It was my first time attending a show hosted by JP's Sports & Rock Solid Promotions. I had a lot of fun going to this event with my uncle and meeting Randy White and Len Barker.

Fred Biletnikoff & Jim Plunkett (02/15/13)

I want to start collecting Super Bowl footballs autographed by each Super Bowl MVP. There has been 47 Super Bowls played, so this is going to be a tough collection to complete but I'm up for the challenge. My first two MVPs are Fred Biletnikoff and Jim Plunkett who were signing autographs at a GT Sports Marketing event in Somerset, NJ.


Fred Biletnikoff, Super Bowl XI (11) MVP

Fred Biletnikoff was the first to arrive. There wasn't a long line, so I was able to get his autograph quickly without having to wait too long. He even took a picture with me.



Fred signed my Super Bowl XI football and inscribed it with SB XI MVP.



Jim Plunkett, Super Bowl XV (15) MVP

Jim Plunkett was just as cool as Fred. He was extremely nice and also took a picture with me.

Jim signed my Super Bowl XV football and inscribed it with SB XV MVP.

Both signings went really quick. They were both great guys and a pleasure to meet. GTSM held a nice signing event at a spacious Garden State Exhibit Center. I will definitely be attending their next New Jersey event. Two Super Bowl MVP autographs completed, forty-five to go!