The Flyers. The Ancient Enemy. They owned the Penguins in the 1980s. Given that, I was making my way up to the Civic Arena after parking when I noticed a big feller across the street. I looked and saw it was Dave Brown. A couple of Flyers fans ran up to him and were really excited. They called me over and asked if I could take a picture. "Sure" I said. So I had them get on either side of Dave as he was taller then both of them. I then moved the camera down so I could cut off Dave's head in the picture and snapped it. I smiled, they asked "Did you get it?" I said "Oh yes, I got it." Dave shook my hand and thanked me.

When I went to Los Angeles to see a Penguins and Kings game little did I realize that I was staying at the same hotel as the Penguins. It was in the morning and I sat down at the breakfast bar and looked to my left and there was Paul Coffey having his breakfast. Chatted a bit and he seemed genuinely pleased that some fans had made the trip.

After having breakfast and meeting Paul Coffey, I was heading back to my hotel room when all of a sudden here came a rather sweaty Rod Buskas. I asked "Have a good work out?" He said yes and I wished him luck against the Kings.

Ozzfest either 1997 or 1998. A friend of mine had by that time become the tour manager for a band called Kilgore. He got a buncha us back stage passes at the Star Lake Amphitheater near Burgettestown, PA. They had two stages set up, the Main Stage and a secondary stage over the hill from the main one. The only people we really wanted to try and meet were Motorhead and they were the last act on the secondary stage.. We showed our passes and there close by was Lemmy. What a gracious man, he offered us some drinks and told us to watch the show on the side of the stage.

It was during his time with the Astros that I met Moises, hence this card's selection. Went to a Pirates and Astros game and at the finish the people I went with asked if I knew where the players went after the game. I stated that I knew where they would exit the locker rooms. So we ventured down there and as usual there was a nice long line of kids with parents hopefully waiting to get autographs. Most players left quickly, not even acknowledging the fans. Moises was the exception, he took the time to sign every kids' items. When he got to me he asked if I wanted an auto, I just said no and thanked him for being so nice with kids He shook my hand and then got in a limo. The lady who opened the door for him was, well, let's just say I think he was headed for a great time. Nicely done Moises!

It was during this season 2005-06 that I happened to meet Marc-Andre. I decided to eat dinner at Outback Steakhouse in Robinson Township. I was sat at the bar enjoying my beer when I noticed a bit of a kerfluffle with the two bartenders. The one came over to me and asked if that was Marc-Andre Fleury sitting in a booth. I turned and looked and said yup and he is with Erik Christensen. Her jaw dropped and I said go over and ask for and autograph. She just said "No way, I'm too scared!" So after my dinner, I walked over to their booth and expressed my joy over the way the Penguins were headed and wished them luck. They both shook my hand and wished me well.

See Marc-Andre Fleury above.

Met Ken Wregget a little while after the Fleury and Christensen meeting. He was at the Dick's Sporting Goods for a signing session. I thought what the heck and dug out this card and got it signed. Sadly that card got lost in the winds of time.

Second time I got to meet Ken was the 2019 Main Line Autograph Pittsburgh Show. Told him I had to get his auto since I lost my previous one. He said "Well don't lose this one!"

I still belong to LA Fitness but do not workout as much as I should. In the early 2000s I was a workout dog. I would go there and workout at least 4 to 5 times a week. I was entering the LA Fitness in Robinson Township one afternoon and I held the door for the man leaving. I recognized at once it was Manny Sanguillen. I stopped him and we chatted for a bit, I told him how much I enjoyed him as a ball player and he said I should go get some ribs at his BBQ place at PNC Park. They are delicious.

After the USA won the World Cup in 2015, a place called Total Sports Enterprises (TSE) brought in Meghan for a signing. I didn't think their would be a big crowd. Wow, was I wrong. Me and Mrs Gunny arrived about 30 minutes before the signing. TSE was located in the Mall at Robinson. I had already purchased tickets and that was a lucky stroke. People with tickets in hand were in one line whilst the other was people looking to get tix. Took awhile, but she was super nice and signed a card, not the one shown, and I told she was the best Left Back in the world.