Dwight "Doc" Gooden (05/03/14)

Dwight "Doc" Gooden, New York Mets Pitcher 1984-1994
New York Mets Hall of Fame Inductee 2010

Dwight "Doc" Gooden was a 4-time MLB All-Star (1984-1986, 1988) and 3-time World Series Champion (1986, 1996, 2000) with the New York Mets and Yankees. He was the 1984 National League Rookie of the Year. In 1985, Doc lead the National League in wins, earned run average, and strikeouts, which earned him the Triple Crown for pitchers and Cy Young Award. Dwight also pitched a no-hitter on May 14, 1996 while playing for the Yankees. On August 1, 2010, the New York Mets inducted him into the New York Mets Hall of Fame.

Doc was signing autographs at the Shop Rite in Little Falls, NJ. My goal was to get him to sign a baseball with an inscription and a couple of 5x7 photos. Doc was very friendly with the fans. He took pictures with everyone who asked. When I greeted him I asked if he can inscribe "86 W.S. Champs" on the baseball, but he said he wasn't doing inscriptions. I couldn't complain, since the signing was free. I was happy I got another sweet spot autograph. It's the second Doc Gooden baseball in my collection.

Dwight Gooden signed Rawlings Official MLB baseball.

Dwight Gooden signed 5x7 photos.

Dwight Gooden poses for a photo with me.

Here's a picture of my New York Mets helmet that I'm filling up with signatures of players from the 1986 World Series team. Doc signed this for me at a signing on June 6, 2010.

Overall, the signing was a success. It was interesting going to a signing at a supermarket, but everything was organized. Shop Rite did a great job hosting this event.

Bucky Dent & Mookie Wilson (04/26/14)

Bucky Dent, New York Yankees 1978 World Series MVP
Mookie Wilson, New York Mets 1986 World Series Champion

Bucky Dent and Mookie Wilson were signing autographs at the Nielsen dealership in East Hanover, NJ. This was my second autograph signing today. I had to rush over from the GT Sports Marketing autograph show in Somerset and made it with about 40 minutes left. Luckily for me, the line wasn't too long.

I met Bucky Dent before at a MAB Celebrity Services signing. I asked Bucky if he could inscribe "1978 W.S. MVP" on my baseball, but he denied my request. He did inscribe his #20 to the autograph. I noticed the dealership provided 8x10 pictures of him hitting the big home run in 1978 and asked if he could sign one for me. He signed the photo and inscribed the date he hit that home run. I also took a picture with him.

Bucky Dent signed Rawlings Official MLB baseball.

Bucky Dent signed 8x10 photo.

Bucky Dent poses for a photo with me.

Here's a picture of the 1978 World Series baseball with his "1978 W.S. MVP" inscription that he signed for me on December 2, 2012 at a MAB Celebrity Services signing.

Mookie Wilson was next. He's such a great guy. I asked Mookie if he could inscribe "86 W.S. Champs" on my baseball and he said yes. I also had a 8x10 photo of him from when he hit the ground ball to Bill Buckner in Game 6 of the 1986 World Series. He signed the photo and also inscribed the date that it happened.

Mookie Wilson signed Rawlings Official MLB baseball with the "86 W.S. Champs" inscription.

Mookie Wilson signed 8x10 photo.

Mookie Wilson poses for a photo with me.

Here's a picture of my New York Mets helmet that I'm starting to fill up with players from the 1986 World Series team. Mookie signed this for me on December 2, 2012 at a MAB Celebrity Services signing.

It was my second time at the Nielsen dealership and once again it was a successful event. I enjoy going to their events. It's always organized and I've always managed to get an autograph without a problem. I'm looking forward to their next event.

Marcus Allen, Terrell Davis, Mark Rypien, and Doug Williams (04/26/14)

Marcus Allen #32 Super Bowl XVIII MVP
Terrell Davis #30 Super Bowl XXXII MVP
Mark Rypien #11 Super Bowl XXVI MVP
Doug Williams #17 Super Bowl XXII MVP

GT Sports Marketing hosted their annual New Jersey autograph signing at the Garden State Exhibit Center in Somerset. I went last year to get autographs from Super Bowl MVPs Fred Biletnikoff, Jim Plunkett, and Len Dawson. This year Marcus Allen, Terrell Davis, Mark Rypien, and Doug Williams made an appearance at the NJ show. I definitely needed all four for my Super Bowl MVP collection.

Oakland Raiders Running Back and NFL Hall of Famer, Marcus Allen, was the first player I met. When I approached Marcus, I asked him if he can write his #32 and inscribe SB XVIII MVP on my football. I literally spelled out the roman numerals, because I was afraid he would write the number 18. He looked at me and smiled and told me he's been signing this inscription for years and knows how to write it. It was kind of funny, but I was just making sure he was going to write out the full inscription. The autograph came out sweet, so I was happy. I wasn't able to take a picture with him, because he was in a rush to leave.

Marcus Allen signed Wilson Official Super Bowl XVIII  Game Football.

Thanks to my friend, I was able to be in a picture with Marcus Allen.

Denver Broncos Running Back, Terrell Davis, was next. Terrell was really cool with his fans. He signed my football perfectly with his SB XXXII MVP inscription. I also asked if I could take a picture him and he gladly said yes.

Terrell Davis signed Wilson Official Super Bowl XXXII Game Football.

Terrell Davis poses for a picture with me.

Washington Redskins Quarterback, Mark Rypien, was my third autograph of the day. Mark signed my football with his SB XXVI MVP inscription. I asked if I could take a picture with him and he said he wasn't suppose to take pictures. I told him it will be really quick and he ended up being cool about it.

Mark Rypien signed Wilson Official Super Bowl XXVI Game Football.

Mark Rypien poses for a picture with me.

Washington Redskins Quarterback, Doug Williams, was my last autograph at the show. Doug was a very quiet guy, but he was good with the fans. He signed my football with his SB XXII MVP inscription and also took a picture with me.

Doug Williams signed Wilson Official Super Bowl XXII Game Football.

Doug Williams poses for a picture with me.

I now have 9 Super Bowl footballs signed by 9 Super Bowl MVPs and 39 more players to go!

Len Dawson Super Bowl III (3) MVP

Fred Biletnikoff, Super Bowl XI (11) MVP

Randy White, Super Bowl XII (12) MVP

Jim Plunkett, Super Bowl XV (15) MVP

Marcus Allen, Super Bowl XXVIII (18) MVP

Doug Williams, Super Bowl XXII (22) MVP

Ottis Anderson, Super Bowl XXV (25) MVP

Mark Rypien, Super Bowl XXVI (26) MVP

Terrell Davis, Super Bowl XXXII (32) MVP

As usual, the GT Sports Marketing show was a success. The event was very organized and everything went smoothly. After the show was over, I rushed over to East Hanover, NJ where former New York Yankees Shortstop Bucky Dent and former New York Mets Outfielder Mookie Wilson were signing autographs.