Local Legends Shine As Part of Friday’s National Auto Lineup
By Stephen Laroche | Beckett Media
There will be many familiar faces making an appearance at the 36th National Sports Collectors Convention in Chicago on Friday and local sports enthusiasts will have an opportunity to reconnect with many of their heroes from the past and present.
Standout shortstop Luis Aparicio, base stealing master Tim Raines and consistent catcher Carlton Fisk will represent the south side and the Chicago White Sox while Cubs fans can catch up for Dennis Eckersley. From the world of football, the incomparable Gale Sayers is set to appear while the past and present for the Chicago Bulls is recognized by Dennis Rodman and Joakim Noah.
What other legendary athletes are signing today at the National? Read on after the jump to find out more.
Those who have purchased VIP packages for the National can take advantage of the chance to add some extra autographs to their collections as two-time World Series champion and former Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Manny Sanguillen, Basketball Hall of Famer Nate “Tiny” Archibald, seven-time Pro Bowler Randy Gradishar, and two-time Super Bowl winner Jim Langer will be signing for those who hand in their tickets.
Loaded up with plenty of Hall of Fame talent, here is the complete rundown of Friday’s signers at the TRISTAR Autograph Pavilion:
Jim Bunning 10:45 AM
Luis Aparicio 11:00 AM
Marv Levy 11:00 AM
Frank Robinson 11:00 AM
Dave Winfield 11:00 AM
Rod Carew 11:15 AM
Manny Sanguillen* 11:15 AM
Barry Larkin 11:30 AM
Robin Yount 11:30 AM
Jim Kelly 12:00 PM
Manny Ramirez 12:15 PM
Dennis Rodman 12:30 PM
Lawrence Taylor 12:30 PM
Dennis Eckersley 12:45 PM
Jim Palmer 1:30 PM
Thurman Thomas 1:45 PM
Wade Boggs 2:00 PM
Gale Sayers 2:00 PM
Bruce Smith 2:00 PM
Carlton Fisk 2:15 PM
Frank Kaminsky 2:15 PM
Nate Archibald* 2:30 PM
Jim Rice 2:30 PM
John Riggins 3:00 PM
Randy Gradishar* 3:15 PM
John Havlicek 3:30 PM
Dominique Wilkins 3:30 PM
Jim Langer* 3:45 PM
Bob Gibson 4:00 PM
Tim Raines 4:00 PM
Joakim Noah 4:30 PM
* – VIP signer
Wow that’s a good list. Wish I was there. I can’t believe no one is talking about William refrigerator Perry auctioning off his 1985 Super bowl ring. I mean it is Chicago and it was one of thier best teams ever.