Adrian Gonzalez & Matt Kemp Autograph Signing - Photos & Recap

AGON23 in deep thought

On Saturday January 12, 2013, Matt Kemp and Adrian Gonzalez were scheduled to make appearances at the SoCal Baseball and Sports Collectors Expo.  Kemp was scheduled to sign from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and Gonzalez was scheduled to sign from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.  I arrived at the Anaheim Marriott around 10:00 a.m. and took a look around the ballroom that was holding the event.  There were several dealer's tables selling current sports cards and there were dealers who were selling vintage cards as well.  Kemp arrived on time and began signing immediately.  While I have several Kemp autographs, I needed his signature on my Sports Illustrated that I had Magic Johnson sign back on November 3, 2012.  For my recap on that signing check out my post here . The autograph line was moving quickly and Matt was polite as always.  Check out my pics below.

Matt Kemp signing a Sports Illustrated

Matt Kemp signing a jersey

My Sports Illustrated signed by Magic and Kemp

At 2:00 p.m., Adrian Gonzalez arrived and also began signing immediately.  This was my first time getting an autograph from Gonzalez and he seemed like a really shy person.  He was nice and interacted with the fans but was a mellow guy.  Check out my pics below of my #AGON23 autograph on a PS27:1 model Trinity Bat.

Overall it was a good day at the SoCal Baseball and Sports Collectors Expo.  It reminded me of the days when there were huge shows at the Anaheim Convention Center.  Hopefully, this event returns next year bigger and better.

True to the Blue!

Jered Weaver Autograph Appearance - Photos & Recap

On Saturday January 12, 2012, Angels pitcher Jered Weaver was scheduled to appear at the SoCal Baseball and Sports Collectors Expo at the Anaheim Marriott.  Weaver was signing courtesy of LOJO  Sports, OC Dugout and Honabach and Sons.  Weaver was scheduled to sign from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.  Weaver arrived on time and there were lots of Angel fans in attendance to get his autograph.  While i'm not an Angel fan, Weaver is one of the best pitchers in MLB and I wanted to get his autograph on a ball.  Weaver arrived on time and began signing right away.  He was chatting with fans and was a pretty cool guy. I got his autograph along with the NH 5-2-12 inscription for the no hitter he pitched on May 2, 2012.  I saw several Angel fans getting their ticket stubs from his no hitter signed.  Check out some pics from the singing.

Weaver and the World Famous Lance from OC Dugout

Weaver and Lance again.

After I got Weaver's autograph, I hung around the Expo for awhile.  After about half an hour, it was announced Steve Garvey was signing autographs at the Jager Sports booth.  Garvey and his son Ryan were at the Trinity Bat Company Home Run Challenge earlier in the day, so I was surprised they both showed up at the Expo.  Even though I have several Steve Garvey autographs, I figured I'd head over to the Jager Sports booth to see  what was going down.  I approached Garvey and he stated he was signing balls, photos, and jerseys he had brought with him and all proceeds would go to charity.  I thanked him for his time and let him know since I had several of his autographs, I was more interested in getting his son Ryan's autograph.  He said for a $5 donation I could get Ryan to sign my ball.  So I forked over $5 and got Ryan Garvey's autograph.  Last season Ryan played for the Grand Junction Rockies in the Pioneer Rookie League.  Check out the ball he signed for me.

Check back tomorrow for my photos and recap of the Matt Kemp and Adrian Gonzalez signings.

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Upcoming Dodger Appearance - Jesse Orosco

Sunday January 13, 2013

Jesse Orosco

Dodgers (1988, 2001-2002)

2X World Series Champion - 1986 & 1988

2X All Star - 1983 & 1984

$25 - flats up to 16x20, baseballs, minis & figures

$35 - flats larger than 16x20, helmets, bats, jerseys, equipment, art & game used

$10 - inscriptions

Stage Time: TBA

This signing is being put on by Honabach and Sons and will take place at the SoCal Baseball and Sports Collectors Expo at the Anaheim Marriott Hotel.  Also appearing will be former Dodgers Brett Butler & Robin Ventura and current Dodgers Matt Kemp, Adrian Gonzalez & Luis Cruz.

Saturday January 12, 2013

For info on Matt Kemp click here

For info on Adrian Gonzalez click here
For info on Brett Butler click here
For info on Luis Cruz click here

Sunday January 13, 2013
For info on Robin Ventura click here
For info on Paul Lo Duca click here

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Upcoming Dodger Appearance - Paul Lo Duca

Sunday January 13, 2013

Paul Lo Duca

4x All Star - 2003, 2004 (Dodgers) 2005 (Marlins) & 2006 (Mets)

$25 - flats up to 16x20, baseballs, minis, & figurines

$35 - flats larger than 16x20, bats, helmets, jerseys, equipment, game used & art

$10 - inscriptions

Stage Time: TBA

This signing is being put on by Honabach and Sons and will take place at the SoCal Baseball and Sports Collectors Expo at the Anaheim Marriott Hotel.  Also appearing will be former Dodgers Brett Butler & Robin Ventura and current Dodgers Matt Kemp, Adrian Gonzalez & Luis Cruz.

Saturday January 12, 2013

For info on Matt Kemp click here

For info on Adrian Gonzalez click here
For info on Brett Butler click here
For info on Luis Cruz click here

Sunday January 13, 2013
For info on Robin Ventura click here

True to the Blue!

Upcoming Dodger Appearance - Matt Kemp

Saturday January 12, 2013

Matt Kemp

$79 - flats 8x10 and smaller

$89 - flats 16x20 and smaller, baseballs, minis, shoes, batting gloves & figures

$109 - flats larger than 16x20, art work, bats, jerseys, full size helmet, gloves, & game used

$39 - inscriptions

Stage Time: TBA

This signing is being put on by Honabach and Sons and will take place at the SoCal Baseball and Sports Collectors Expo at the Anaheim Marriott Hotel.  Also appearing will be former Dodgers Brett Butler & Robin Ventura and current Dodgers Adrian Gonzalez & Luis Cruz.

For info on Adrian Gonzalez click here
For info on Brett Butler click here
For info on Luis Cruz click here
For info on Robin Ventura click here

True to the Blue!

Upcoming Dodger Appearance - Robin Ventura

Sunday January 13, 2012

Robin Ventura

$59 - baseballs, mini helmets, figures, flats 16x20 and smaller

$89 - flats larger than 16x20, full size helmets, equipment, game used, jerseys, bats & art work

$25 - inscriptions

Stage Time: TBA

This signing is being put on by Honabach and Sons and will take place at the SoCal Baseball and Sports Collectors Expo at the Anaheim Marriott Hotel.  Also appearing will be former Dodger Brett Butler and current Dodgers Adrian Gonzalez & Luis Cruz.

For info on Adrian Gonzalez click here

For info on Brett Butler click here
For info on Luis Cruz click here

True to the Blue!

Upcoming Dodger Appearance - Adrian Gonzalez

Saturday January 12, 2012

Adrian Gonzalez

$69 - flats 8x10 and smaller or cards

$79 - flats up to 16x20, baseballs, mini helmets and figurines

$99 - flats larger than 16x20, jerseys, bats, full size helmets, equipment, art, and game used

$30 - inscriptions up to 5 words

Stage Time: 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. 

This signing is being put on by Honabach and Sons and will take place at the SoCal Baseball and Sports Collectors Expo at the Anaheim Marriott Hotel.  Also appearing will be former Dodger Brett Butler and current Dodger Luis Cruz.

For info on Brett Butler click here
For info on Luis Cruz click here

True to the Blue!

Upcoming Dodger Appearance - Luis Cruz

Saturday January 12, 2013

Luis Cruz

$29 - flats 8x10 or smaller

$39 - baseballs, mini helmets, figures and flats up to 16x20

$49 - large flats, artwork, jerseys, bats, helmets, equipment & game used

$15 - inscriptions

stage time: tba

This signing is being put on by Honabach and Sons and will take place at the SoCal Baseball and Sports Collectors Expo at the Anaheim Marriott Hotel.  Also appearing will be former Dodger Brett Butler.
For more info on the Brett Butler signing click here

True to the Blue!

Upcoming Dodger Appearance - Brett Butler

Saturday January 12, 2013

Brett Butler

1991 All Star

$29 - flats 8x10 or smaller

$39 - baseballs, mini helmets, figures and flats up to 16x20

$49 - large flats, artwork, jerseys, bats, helmets, equipment & game used

$15 - inscriptions

stage time: tba

This signing is being put on by Honabach and Sons and will take place at the SoCal Baseball and Sports Collectors Expo at the Anaheim Marriott Hotel. 

True to the Blue!