Thursday, January 31, 2013
Anthony Miller Appearance?
Last August my friend Alex hosted a signing with former San Diego Charger Anthony Miller at his office in Rowland Heights. It wasn't much of a turnout due to a couple of other events taking place that day. When I met Anthony last Thursday he mentioned to Alex that he was open to doing another signing in the future. Obviously Alex won't set up another Anthony Miller appearance unless it's by popular demand.
Saturday, January 26, 2013
Mychal Thompson Autograph Signing
Mychal Thompson made an appearance at Mike Thompson's RV in Fountain Valley. The Dodgers Fan Fest was the biggest event going on today but I didn't bother because I knew it would be crazy over there. I was sure there wouldn't be many people at this event so I made last minute plans to attend. The other reason I decided to go is that Mychal is one of the few players from the "Showtime" Lakers that I hadn't met yet.
This was a long two hour signing that started at 12:00 noon and ended at 2:00 pm. It was a very last minute decision to go and I arrived at 1:30 pm. When I arrived at the event there was only 1 person in line. I'm sure there was a much larger turnout of fans but those people had left by the time I got there. The former member of the "Showtime" Lakers was very nice and took his time signing my items.
Signing Recap:
- People in line? 1 person when I arrived.
- Items per person? As many as you brought.
- Giveaways? Free food and ESPN LA license plate frames.
- Free signing? Yes.
- Location of the event? Fountain Valley.
Like I said earlier, this was a last minute decision so 3 items was all I could gather.
The best part about going to autograph signings isn't the current or former
athletes you meet. It's meeting all the beautiful woman that tend to show up.
Thanks for looking.
Friday, January 25, 2013
Anthony Miller Signing
Anthony Miller made an appearance at my friends optometry practice in August of last year. I didn't attend that event because I couldn't get away from work. Earlier in the week Alex informed me that Anthony would be stopping by his office for an appointment and asked if I wanted to drop by. I couldn't turn down the opportunity for a private signing.
I arrived at the office shortly before Anthony's scheduled appointment. Anthony arrived minutes later and Alex brought him over to introduce him to me. I asked him to sign my items and he was more than happy to autograph them for me. Anthony was very friendly and talkative. I was in and out of the office in about 5 minutes.
The 5X Pro Bowler signed 8 items for me.
I want to thank Anthony Miller and my friend Alex for setting up this private signing for me.
Alex's Facebook page is linked here.
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Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Olden Polynice Autograph Signing
On Saturday my friend Alex hosted a free autograph signing featuring former NBA player Olden Polynice. The event took place at his Optometry practice in Rowland Heights. It was a short one hour signing with Olden meeting and greeting all fans who came out.
Before Olden arrived there was already a decent turnout of fans waiting in line. Olden arrived on time with his two daughters and signed away. He signed every item that fans brought including basketball cards that the office gave away as extra items. It was a very fun and entertaining event with Olden taking the time to talk with all the fans.
For those of you that didn't know, Olden is Haitian. Olden brought a plastic box so fans could give a donation for Haiti relief as they stepped up to get their items signed. As the signing went on I noticed that the box slowly but surely got full of money. Not sure how much was raised but donating some cash for Haiti is the least we could do for him making the appearance.
Signing Recap:
- People in line? Around 60 people showed up.
- Items per person? All the items you brought.
- Giveaways? Olden Polynice basketball cards.
- Free signing? Yes.
- City of the event? Rowland Heights.
A woman turned around and asked Olden if he could sign
her jacket. Olden was a little hesitant but signed it anyway.
As you can see he couldn't help but laugh about it.
Here is another picture of me and Olden.
Olden posing with some kids.
Olden got a kick out of seeing some of his
basketball cards that he had never seen before.
This was a new personal record for me at
a signing. Olden signed all of my 20 items.
Here's a clip of Olden on the Dr. Phil show after the devastating
Haiti earthquake in 2010. The clip is titled "Haiti Survivor Stories".
It turns out I missed the annual L.A. Fit expo to be at this event. I don't have any regrets at all since the majority of the celebrity appearances were the same people as in previous Expo events. It doesn't mean I can't reminisce though. This photo was taken at last year's Expo and for whatever reason was never posted.
Another event is in the works at this same location. When the date and time is confirmed with the former athlete I will be sure to post the information. The details will also be posted on Alex's website and Facebook page linked below. I'd like to thank Olden Polynice for his time and my buddy Alex for hosting this free event.
Facebook page linked here.
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Olden Polynice Autograph Signing
A friend of mine is hosting a free event at his practice this Saturday. I will skip the annual L.A. Fit Expo to attend this event instead. Please come out and show your support.
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