Pete Rose -- #4256

Acquired: In Person
Date: 7/20/13
Location: Art of Music in Mandalay Place. Las Vegas, Nevada.
Comment: Of course, Pete Rose is not technically admittedly to Cooperstown but he would have been. Setting that debate aside, which is a huge debate to set aside, it is not uncommon to see Pete Rose in Las Vegas. I focus on sports and food while I'm there, and apparently so does Pete Rose. Over time, our paths have crossed many times, mostly in the sports book at Mandalay. I have even seen him at my favorite restaurant in town, CUT. I never approach anyone famous, so I have always left Pete Rose alone. But when I was in Las Vegas for a bachelor party recently, I learned that Pete Rose had an autograph table set up. Long story short, I couldn't pass up an opportunity to meet the Hit King. 

Andre Dawson -- Hall of Fame 2010

Acquired: TTM
Sent: 9/25/13
Received: 10/19/13
Turnaround: 24 days
Submittal: $20 check to the Andre Dawson Foundation, ROMLB, LOR, SASE.
My Request: Blue pen, sweet spot, HOF inscription
Charity: The Andre Dawson Foundation
Commentary: Andre Dawson has a classic autograph. Like Pete Rose, Dawson doesn't rush his signature. Considering the way Dawson carried himself on the field, it's not a surprise that he has terrific penmanship. Proceeds go to Dawson's charity.