The Official Patriots Player Appearance Thread

[Southpaw]

Any word on whether or not Tom Brady will be playing in the AT&T Pro-Am at Pebble Beach? He has in several years past, and I'm going to be there on Saturday.

EDIT: Just checked the newswire. Both Belichick and Brady have pulled out of the tournament.

Guess I'll just have to follow guys like Ray Ramano and Kevin James for some of the day.

[PlayMaker]

Welker! WHOO!!!!!

Den, do you know if they let you take pics with the players at these types of appearances or is it normally just for the autographs?

[Den-in-NH]

Depends on who is running the event. A lot of the sports collectible dealers will not allow pics because they want to keep the line moving. Some do however. I have a great pic of me and the kids with Welker from an event earlier this year - much to my wife's delight!

Since this is an EEI event at a store I would guess pics will be OK.

[Den-in-NH]

Another one for Virginia Pats fans: Pats Alum/HOF Gaurd John Hannah will be in Chantilly, VA at the Dulles Expo Center on 3/15. This is a show and there will be other several guest attending as well.

[MattsPats]

Could I get someone to have one of them autograph a Heimlich Maneuver poster for me?

[southcarolina]

Originally posted by Den-in-NH on 02-02-2008 at 09:10 PM
Sorry brother, I don't like cards. I like photos and equipment that display better.

It was worth a shot. Theyre all just sitting in boxes in my bedroom closet. Ive thought abot trying to sell them on eBay, but i just dont know where to begin.

[Den-in-NH]

Jabar Gaffney will be at KG Sports at the Lilac Mall in Rochester, NH on 2/9 from 1-3 pm.

[Den-in-NH]

Originally posted by Den-in-NH on 02-04-2008 at 11:53 PM
Kevin Faulk will be at the Sports Treasures store at the Galleria Mall in Taunton, MA 230-430 pm.

Ooops....Just noticed I didn't give the date on this one...it's 2/10.

[Den-in-NH]

Tristar Productions is hosting it's annual Tom Brady signing on 4/1. Note that this is a private signing- not an in-person appearance. Tom does maybe 2 or 3 of these a year. Items can be ordered through Tristar or you can mail your own item in. He will be adding a "07NFLMVP" inscription for an extra cost.

Google Tristar Production for their site and details. Note that Tom's autograph does not come cheap!

[Den-in-NH]

Pepper johnson will be signing for In the Game Collectibles in Rahway, NJ on 3/9 - Time TBA.

[Costanza]

So, I guess I am the only one that thinks it's BS to pay for an autograph?

I can tell that I am in for a good explanation here.

[Den-in-NH]

No explanation - you either think its worth it or not. It's a personal preferance. Some people think it's crazy. OK. The way I see it a player has every right to capitilize on their often short and injury-riddled careers. And for me, I have an amazing collection that is admired by anyone who sees it. Some day I will pass it on to my son.

Much of my collection consist of free autographs that I've aquired at charity events, promotional events, and training camp over the years. Other items I was glad to pay to have signed. It's all a matter of perspective. For me, I also get a kick out of meeting the players. I'm not shy around them and I've had great conversations over the years with guys like Steve Grogan, John Hannah, Adre Tippet, Wes Welker, Kevin Faulk, and numerous others. Last year I had a great conversation with Donte Stallworth at training camp. It's a hobby.

[Costanza]

That's cool. I can understand the older guys maybe, because they didn't get paid the big bucks like the dudes nowadays do.

This is a scheduled appearance, right? These dudes don't expect to get paid if you see them on the sidewalk in the middle of town or something, right?

[Den-in-NH]

Originally posted by Jh on 02-08-2008 at 03:16 AM
That's cool. I can understand the older guys maybe, because they didn't get paid the big bucks like the dudes nowadays do.

This is a scheduled appearance, right? These dudes don't expect to get paid if you see them on the sidewalk in the middle of town or something, right?

LOL. This thread is designed to pass along info on scheduled appearances. I have never run into a player on the street, but good luck with that.

[Den-in-NH]

Scott Zolack will be at the Mansfield Mass. Holiday in (Forbes Blvd.) on 3/30 from 1130 to 130

Mark van Eeghen will be at the New Jersey Convention & Expo Center in edison, NJ on 4/5 from 12-2.