Tim Brown Autograph Signing

Raiders legend Tim Brown made an appearance at L.A. Live to sign autographs. The event was sponsored by Verizon. At the event Verizon had many activities for fans at their "Verizon Training Ground". Some of the activities included a end zone dance and throwing the football at targets. I just went for the signing so I didn't bother with any of that.

I arrived about one hour before the signing and was surprised to see a small turnout. When Tim arrived he did a short interview with the Verizon people and then began to sign. Once I got my autograph I though about getting back in line but had to beat L.A. traffic.

Signing Recap:

• People in line? Less than 100.
• Items per person? One item with a chance to get back in line.
  
• Free signing? Yes.
• Giveaways? None that I knew of.

A bullshit rule was in place. The Verizon employees said that Tim would not sign any items with blue ink. Luckily for me I had items that had to be signed with black.

Photo mishap. I looked at one camera and Tim looked at another.

Here is Judy with Tim Brown. The last time she came to a signing with me in L.A. was over two years ago. She got my second item signed.

Thanks to Verizon and Tim Brown for this event.

Lester Hayes Autograph Signing

"Lester The Molester" Hayes made appearances over the weekend at a Kmart in Indio. Lester would sign autographs with all proceeds going to St. Jude Children's Hospital. I knew it would be an easy autograph so I decided to take the trip. It was the first time I had ever been out to the desert for a signing.

When I arrived at Kmart "Lester The Molester " was all alone. It gave me the opportunity to talk to him for about ten minutes. We talked about football and his charity. He mentioned he wasn't very happy with the current play of a Raider's defensive back but didn't want to give any names. I then got my items signed and headed home. I love events like this. No camping out or waiting in long lines.

Signing Recap:

• People in line? Zero.
• Free signing? No. Prices ranged from $5-$50 depending on the item.
  
• Giveaways? None.
• Which Kmart location? Indio, CA.

Lester had a huge setup of photos, cards, plaques and jerseys.

Here are Lester's plaques that were for sale.

Lester wore his Super Bowl XV and XVlll rings.

He let me take a close up picture of his bling bling.

Thanks to Lester Hayes and Kmart for this appearance.

Email: myautographsignings@yahoo.com

Jack Squirek Autograph Signing

Former Raider Jack Squirek made an appearance at The Raider Image to meet with fans. This was another signing where I arrived directly from work. When I showed up at The Raider Image Jack was all alone. Jack had 8.5 x 11 photos available for purchase at $15 a photo. Any additional photos would cost $10 each. I quickly chose a photo, got my photo op and left Ontario Mills. I was in and out of the mall within 5 minutes.

I'm not a Raiders fan but go to The Raider Image events time and time again. It seems as if The Raider Image in Ontario has a former Raider make an appearance every month. It's always an easy autograph. No need to wake up early, camp out, or wait in a long line.

Signing Recap:

• People in line? Zero.
  
• Items per person? As many as you wanted at $10 for additional autographs.
  
• Giveaways? None.
• Which Raider Image location? Ontario Mills
  
• Free signing? No.
  

Jack's career highlight was when he intercepted Joe Theismann's screen pass right before halftime in Super Bowl XVIII. I also have a post when I met Joe Theismann linked here. The video is via YouTube.

Thanks to Jack Squirek and The Raider Image for this event.

Bill Russell, Al Ferrara & Greg Townsend Autograph Signings

Former Dodgers Bill Russell and Al "The Bull" Ferrara made an appearance to sign autographs today. It was at the annual holiday open house at Hall of Fame Sports in San Dimas. The autographs were free of charge. I purchased a photo of each former Dodger to get signed. Al Ferrara was a very nice man and seemed really happy to be there. Bill Russell was also in a good mood and did not hesitate to take a photo with me when I asked.

Video of the signing.



Thanks to Hall of Fame Sports for this free autograph signing.

December 2, 2009 Greg Townsend Autograph Signing

Greg Townsend made an appearance at a Raider Image store where he was going to sign autographs. It took place at the Ontario Mills Mall in Ontario, Ca. I thought the signing was free but found out upon arrival that a purchase was necessary for an autograph. I then purchased a photo. Greg is a really cool guy. We even talked some TCU football who is currently undefeated and where he played college ball.

Video of Greg signing a photo for me.



Thanks to the Raider Image Store and Greg Townsend for this appearance.