Last Saturday was our public appearance at the Steiner Sports Store with Mets legends Tom Seaver, Cleon Jones and Jerry Koosman. I have always enjoyed hanging with these three. Cleon and I have a mutual friend in Hank Aaron (they know each other from growing up in Mobile) so we always have a lot to talk about. We have had this trio sign several times at our stores over the past few years and it never ceases to amaze me that they still get a strong turnout. As always Tom, Cleon and Jerry were unreal with their fans...taking photos and giving every customer a good amount of face time. What was best about this particular appearance (and the private signings that followed) was the introduction of some major new pieces to our Mets product line. Both Cleon and Jerry autographed Shea Stadium commemorative baseballs (Cleon even signed some with the "Last Out" inscription..very strong!) and Tom signed a handful of Shea Stadium commemorative home plates with some special inscriptions. These limited pieces will be available shortly on the site. I am really looking forward to upcoming signings with Billy Wagner and John Maine as they will be signing these special balls and home plates. Also I tried something a little different with the home plates and some pitching rubbers that Tom and Jerry signed...an orange paint marker. I never loved the way a replica plate or rubber looks signed in black or blue. It's ok (I like it, don't love it though)..so, with that in mind, I got almost all these equipment pieces signed in Mets orange..came out surprisingly robust! Be sure to check these items out on the site.
Check back here later for a recap of Sunday's Plaxico Burress appearance.