Upcoming Dodger Appearance - Dusty Baker

Saturday November 1, 2014

Dusty Baker

2x All Star - 1981 and 1982

Gold Glove Award - 1981

2x Silver Slugger - 1980 and 1981

NLCS MVP - 1977

World Series Champion - 1981

$29 - standard baseball cards

$49 - baseballs, small flats up to and including 11x14

$59 - large flats, figurines, minis, and equipment

$69 - bats, helmets, and jerseys

$29 - inscriptions

Stage Time: 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Also signing will be Jerry Reuss.

For more info on Jerry Reuss click here  

This signing is being promoted by Hall of Fame Sports as part of their DodgerFest that will take place at Frank and Son Collectible Show.
Hall of Fame Sports(909) 592-1357

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Dodgers Old-Timers Game - Photos and Recap

On Saturday May 10, 2014, the Dodgers hosted the Giants at Chavez Ravine.  Before the game Dodger Alumni Billy Ashley was signing autographs in the left field plaza.  My nephew and I got Ashley's autograph on a baseball card and a postcard that Ashley had at his table.  During warm ups, my nephew was also able to get an autograph from reliever Chris Perez on a ROMLB.  Also during warm ups, Kenley Jansen and J.P. Howell were playing long toss when a ball skipped away from Howell and hit my nephew while he was standing against the rail.  My nephew wasn't hurt and when Howell was done warming up, he tossed my nephew a ball.  Before and during the game, we were also able to get autographs from Eric Karros, Matt Kemp, Chuck Crim, Dusty Baker, and Shawn Green.

After beating the Giants 6-2, the Dodgers hosted the 2014 Old Timers Game.  The roster of old timers included Dusty Baker, Tim Wallach, Mickey Hatcher, Steve Sax, Mike Marshall, Reggie Smith, Steve Yeager, Davey Lopes, Darryl Strawberry, Ron Cey, Fernando Valenzuela, Eric Gagne, Shawn Green, Derrel Thomas, Bill Russell, Ken Landreaux, Eric Karros, Rick Monday, Nomar Garciaparra, Maury Wills, Steve Finley, Orel Hershiser and Rick Honeycutt.  During the game Shawn Green fielded a base hit in foul territory in left field.  As he threw the ball back into the infield his sunglasses fell off of his head and they landed in the stands.  My nephew picked them up and handed them back to Green.  Green then gave my nephew one of his batting gloves.  It was a classy move by Shawn Green.

Over all it was a great day at Dodger Stadium and not bad for my first Dodger game of the year!  Take a look at my pictures below.

Chris Perez signing for fans

Kenley Jansen getting his arm loose

Chris Perez sweet spot autograph on ROMLB

Dusty Baker sweet spot autograph on ROMLB

2 Billy Ashley autographs and a Shawn Green auto

Autographs from Matt Kemp, Chuck Crim and Eric Karros

Shawn Green's batting glove

True to the Blue!

1981 World Series Reunion - pics & recap

On Saturday November 5, 2011, at Frank & Son Collectible Show, Hall of Fame Sports presented a signing involving several members of the 1981 World Series Champion Los Angeles Dodgers.  There were 23 Dodgers scheduled to appear throughout the day signing autographs.  Due to a family commitment, I promised my nephew/Godson, I would go to his football game on Saturday morning. He plays on the freshman team for Servite High School located in Anaheim, CA.  Anyhow, I was unable to make the signing but for the first time ever, arranged for the promoter, in this case Hall of Fame Sports to get my items signed.

While there were 23 Dodgers appearing, I wanted Dave Stewart, Bob Welch, Pedro Guerrero, and Dusty Baker.  I figured these were some of the tougher autos to get, I had several other autos from the other starters on the team and some of the others sign often in the area, sometimes for free.  So I paid for my autos in advance and picked out a sweet looking 16x20 photo of the 1981 World Series trophy.  I was able to make it out to the signing later in the day just to snap some photos.

 Pedro Guerrero

 Steve Garvey

Tommy Lasorda & Reliever Dave Goltz

Today, I stopped by Frank & Son to pick up my item but was given some bad news.  For some reason, they forgot to have Dusty Baker sign my photo!  Chris from Hall of Fame Sports was extremely apologetic and wanted to make it right. He offered me a refund, a Dusty Baker signed baseball, an autograph ticket to the upcoming Fernando Valenzuela signing or a Tommy Lasorda signed baseball.  I accepted his apology and chose the signed Lasorda ball.  While i'm still bummed out and a little upset, it was cool for Hall of Fame Sports to give me something of more value and it looks like a have a new project to finish!

Check out my Lasorda ball and my 16x20 signed by Dave Stewart, Bob Welch & Pedro Guerrero.  I also attached my purchase order/invoice that clearly states, Dusty Baker!

True to the Blue!

Upcoming Dodger Appearances - Bobby Castillo, Candy Maldonado, Tom Niedenfuer & Jerry Reuss

November 5, 2011

Bobby Castillo

1981 World Series Champion

$12 - balls & flats up to and including 11x14

$20 - large flats, minis, caps, figurines & equipment

$25 - bats, jerseys & artwork

$10 - inscriptions

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Candy Maldonado

Played in 11 games for 1981 Dodgers

$25 - balls & flats up to and including 11x14

$30 - large flats, minis, caps, figurines & equipment

$35 - artwork, bats & jerseys

$10 - inscriptions

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Tom Niedenfuer

1981 World Series Champion

$30 - balls & flats up to and including 11x14

$35 - large flats, minis, caps, figurines & equipment

$40 - artwork, bats & jerseys

$10 - inscriptions

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Jerry Reuss

2x All Star - 1975 & 1980

1981 World Series Champion

$25 - balls & flats up to and including 11x14

$30 - large flats, minis, caps, figurines & equipment

$35 - artwork, bats & jerseys

$10 - inscriptions

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Hall of Fame Sports has added four more players to their 1981 World Series Champion Reunion show at Frank & Son on November 5, 2011.  This brings the total number of 1981 Dodgers scheduled to appear to 13.

Here are the previous players announced: 

 

Tommy Lasorda linked here

The Infield - Garvey, Lopes, Russell & Cey linked here

Pedro Guerrero & Steve Yeager linked here 

Kenny Landreaux linked here

Dusty Baker linked here

Or check out this post with info on Super Ticket prices linked here

1981 World Series Champion 30 Year Reunion Signing - UPDATE

During the last month, I've been posting info on the 1981 World Series Champion 30 Year Reunion signing Hall of Fame Sports is putting together on November 5th.

Tommy Lasorda linked here

The Infield - Garvey, Lopes, Russell & Cey linked here

Pedro Guerrero & Steve Yeager linked here

Kenny Landreaux linked here

Dusty Baker linked here

Hall of Fame Sports has set some of the prices.  They are as follows:

Tommy Lasorda

2 time World Series Champion

2 Time NL Manager of the Year

2000 Olympic Gold Medal Manager

Hall of Fame 1997

$99 - balls & flats up to 11x14$119 - large flats, minis, caps & equipment
$139 - helmets, bats, jerseys & artwork
$20 - inscriptions$8 - PSA/DNA
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Steve Garvey 

1974 - MVP

1974 - All Star Game MVP

1974, 1975, 1976, 1977 - Gold Glove

1978 - All Star Game MVP

1978 - NLCS MVP

1984 - NLCS MVP

10x All Star

$35 - balls & flats up to 11x14.
$40 - large flats, minis, caps, figurines & equipment

$50 - bats, jerseys & artwork
$10 - inscriptions

Davey Lopes

1978 - Gold Glove

4x All Star

$30 - balls & flats up to 11x14
  $35 - large flats, minis, caps, figurines & equipment
$40 - bats, jerseys & artwork
$10 - inscriptions

Bill Russell

3x All Star

$25 - balls & flats up to 11x14
  $30 - large flats, minis, caps, figurines & equipment
 $35 - bats, jerseys & artwork
$10 - inscriptions

Ron Cey

6x All Star

1981 World Series Co-MVP

$30 - balls & flats up to 11x14
$35 - large flats, minis, caps, figurines & equipment
$40 - bats, jerseys & artwork
$10 - inscriptions

Pedro Guerrero

1981 World Series Co-MVP

1982 Silver Slugger

$35 - balls & flats up to 11x14
$40 - large flats, minis, caps, figurines & equipment
$50 - bats, jerseys & artwork
$10 - inscriptions

Steve Yeager

1981 World Series Co-MVP

$20 - balls & flats up to 11x14
$25 - large flats, minis, caps, figurines & equipment
$35 - bats, jerseys & artwork
$10 - inscriptions

Kenny Landreaux

All Star - 1980

World Series Champion - 1981

Dusty Baker

NLCS MVP - 1977

2x All Star - 1981 & 1982

2x Silver Slugger - 1980 & 1981

Gold Glove - 1981

$59 - balls & flats up to and including 11x14

$69 - large flasts, minis, caps, figurines & equipment

$89 - bats, jerseys & artwork

$20 - inscriptions

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There will also be "Super Tickets" available. 

The MVP Super Ticket including Cey, Guerrero & Yeager

Only 100 Available ($20 savings)

$65 - balls & flats up to 11x14
$80 - large flats, minis, caps, figurines & equipment
$95 - bats, jerseys & artwork

The Infield Super Ticket including Garvey, Lopes, Russell & Cey

Only 100 Available ($20 savings)

$99 - balls & flats up to 11x14
$119 - large flats, minis, caps, figurines & equipment
$139 - bats, jerseys & artwork

A "Super-Ticket" will be sold which will include most guest.  This ticket will go on sale on or about 9/1/11.

Keep checking the blog for more players to be announced.

True to the Blue!



$12 - balls and flats up to & including 11x14

$20 - large flats, minis, caps, figurines & equipment

$25 - bats, jerseys & artwork

$10 - inscriptions

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Upcoming Dodger Appearance - Dusty Baker

November 5, 2011

Dusty Baker

NLCS MVP - 1977

2x All Star - 1981 & 1982

2x Silver Slugger - 1980 & 1981

Gold Glove - 1981

$59 - balls & flats up to & including 11x14

$69 - large flats, minis, caps, figurines & equipment

$89 - bats, jerseys & artwork

$20 - inscriptions

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Dusty is the 8th member of the 1981 World Series Champion Dodgers to be added to this signing put on by Hall of Fame Sports @ Frank & Sons.  Keep checking back for stage times.