Len Dawson (04/28/13)

Len Dawson, Super Bowl IV MVP
1987 Pro Football Hall of Fame Inductee

Len Dawson played for the Kansas City Chiefs from 1963 to 1975. He is the MVP of Super Bowl IV and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1987. I met Len Dawson at a GT Sports Marketing event in Somerset, NJ. He was signing autographs at the Garden State Exhibit Center.

Len is a very friendly and funny man, who took some time to speak with me. A fun fact about him is that his favorite sport was baseball, not football. He told me when he played baseball in high school and he was a second baseman.

I had a great time talking with Len and he even posed for a picture with me. He wanted the photo to look like he was handing off the ball to me, which I thought was pretty cool. I was worried about the autograph not being dry enough, but we both were able to avoid touching it.

Len signed my Super IV Football and added two inscriptions: SB IV MVP and HOF 87. His autograph was important for me to add to my Super Bowl MVP autograph football collection.

This was the second time I attended a GTSM signing event and everything went smoothly. Another fun experience for me and I can't wait for the next event.

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.

Randy Johnson & Roberto Alomar (03/16/13)

(Left) Randy Johnson, 2001 World Series MVP
(Right) Roberto Alomar, 2007 MLB Hall of Fame Inductee

Randy Johnson and Roberto Alomar made an appearance at the March Magic show, hosted by MAB Celebrity Services, in Hasbrouck Heights, NJ. As I mentioned on my 01/26/13 blog post, I started collecting World Series and All-Star game MVP autographs on each year's Rawlings baseball. These two guys are a must have for my collection. Randy Johnson was the 2001 World Series MVP and Roberto Alomar was the 1998 All-Star MVP.

Randy Johnson was the first to arrive. He is a giant! At 6'10 with a fastball that clocked 100+ mph, he was one of the most dominant pitchers in the game. He's a World Series champion, 10x All-Star, 5x CY Young winner (best pitcher in league), and a first ballot Hall of Famer, once he's eligible in 2015.

He was so intimidating that when I approached him I forgot to take a picture of him signing my baseball. A man of few words, but a good guy. Randy signed my 2001 Official Rawlings World Series game baseball and inscribed it with 01 WS MVP.

My countryman, Roberto Alomar of Puerto Rico, arrived with a couple of his boys. He's considered to be one of the best second baseman in the history of the game. Roberto was a 12x All-Star, 10x Gold Glove, 2x World Series Champion, and 2007 MLB Hall of Fame inductee.

Roberto wasn't as intimidating as Randy, so I remembered to take a picture of him signing my baseball. He signed my 1998 Official Rawlings All-Star game baseball and inscribed it with 1998 A.S. MVP.

It was a pleasure meeting Randy and Roberto. MAB Celebrity Services always brings the best to New Jersey. Can't wait for the next event.