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.

Antrel Rolle & Prince Amukamara (02/01/14)

(Left) Prince Amukamara, New York Giants Cornerback
(Right) Antrel Rolle, New York Giants Safety

New York Giants players Antrel Rolle and Prince Amukamara were signing autographs on the same day at different locations. Luckily, the signings were an hour apart and at nearby locations. Antrel Rolle's signing was the first one of the day. He was signing autographs at the North Bergen Walmart.

Antrel Rolle signed with the Giants in 2010. He's a 3-time Pro Bowl Safety and a member of the New York Giants Super Bowl XLVI (46) championship team. Antrel showed up over 30 minutes late, but lucky for me I was one of the first ones in line. This was another event hosted by Pepsi during Super Bowl week. They had some nice 8x10 photos of Antrel for fans to get signed. He was really cool about signing multiple items.

Antrel Rolle signed New York Giants mini helmet.

Antrel Rolle signed 8x10 photo.

 Antrel Rolle signed 5x7 photo.

After Antrel signed my items, I rushed over to Prince Amukamara's signing at the Sports Authority in Secaucus.

Prince Amukamara was drafted out of the University of Nebraska by the New York Giants in the 1st round (19th overall) of the 2011 NFL Draft. He was also a member of the New York Giants Super Bowl XLVI (46) championship team.

When I arrived to Sports Authority the signing already began and there was over fifty people in line. Sports Authority had 5x7 photos of Prince for fans to get signed. The line moved quickly and Prince signed all of my items.

Prince Amukamara signed New York Giants mini helmet.

Prince Amukamara signed 5x7 photo.

Prince Amukamara signed 5x7 Sports Authority photo.

I also got my picture taken with Prince Amukamara.

It was successful signing day as I was able to obtain autographs from both Antrel Rolle and Prince Amukamara. Thumbs up to the North Bergen Walmart and Secaucus Sports Authority for hosting these events.

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

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

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