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

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Paul Lo Duca and Shawn Green Autograph Signing - Photos and Recap

On Saturday October 12, 2013, former Dodger stars Paul Lo Duca and Shawn Green were scheduled to participate in a meet and greet at the EDCO Recycling and Transfer Center in Signal Hill, California.  Both were scheduled to appear from 11am - 1pm.  Due to the this signing not being heavily advertised, I decided to arrive at 9:30 am and hoped the line wouldn't be too long.

Once I arrived, I got in line and there were only approximately 30 people in front of me.  I was in line with a few other Dodger graphers including DodgerBobble, Clint R. and Alex A.  EDCO Recycling and 710 ESPN radio were holding a environmental fair along with the signing and provided free popcorn, pizza and bottled water.  Thanks to DB for hooking up the extra Shawn Green card and thanks to Clint for hooking up the Lo Duca card!

Both Shawn Green and Paul Lo Duca arrived on time and began signing at 11am.  710 ESPN staff informed everyone that they would sign two items per person.  As I made my way to the front and prepped my items.  I got Lo Duca and Green on ROMLB and one baseball card each.  The line was so short I got back in line again and got two more baseball cards signed by Shawn Green and a photo signed by Paul Lo Duca.  Thanks to Juan for hooking me up with the photo.  After all was said in done I ended up with four items signed by Shawn Green and three by Paul Lo Duca and was done within an hour.

Take a look at my pics below.

Shawn Green auto with 2x All Star inscription

Shawn Green and Paul Lo Duca signed cards

Paul Lo Duca auto with 4x All Star inscription

Shawn Green arriving in his sweet looking TESLA

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Upcoming Dodger Appearance - Shawn Green

Courtesy of blog reader Gabriel Y., here is a flyer that has the details & guidelines for the upcoming Shawn Green booksigning at the Barnes & Noble in Glendale.  Looks like he will not be signign outside items, will not pose for photos and will only personalize your name.  It never hurts to try and get him to sign something else because you never know.

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This Date in Dodger History - Shawn Green Hits 4 Home Runs

This date in Dodger history - On May 23, 2002, Shawn Green tied an MLB record by hitting four home runs in one game and set an MLB record for total bases in a game with 19.  Green went 6 for 6 with 7 RBI and 6 runs scored in the Dodgers 16-3 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers.

Enjoy the video

 


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