Got to meet my childhood idol and PC guy, Steve Young today!

jojostud3 · 08-08-2015, 10:27 PM

Living in Ohio, it's not like Young does a lot of public appearances near me. So, when I found out that he would be signing at the hall of fame during enshrinement weekend, I knew I had to go. Took off work Friday just to buy the tickets. I got 2 premium tickets for $300 total ($150 a piece). You could not purchase inscriptions, which was weird since the HOF has done so in the past. Was first in line when he sat down to sign. Unfortunately, he was late so while I was up there trying to spark a small quick conversation, his handlers were seeing if there was anything he needed. For the most part he was pretty nice, though he was slammed with lots of people and things in his face when I was up there. Anyway, on to the scans. The first item I brought to get signed was a Mitchell & Ness 1995 Throwback Pro Bowl Jersey. He signed it with my silver paint pen, even though he almost signed it in black sharpie. I asked if he would do a "7X Pro Bowl" inscription (also had it indicated via post it note), but he didn't. But still, it looks pretty awesome!

Now my favorite! I was able to snag an Authentic Throwback Helmet (1996-2008) for relatively cheap on eBay. I had some post it notes indicating where I wanted him to sign and what inscriptions I would like. He completely blew me away with what he did, and I'll let the pics speak for itself!

Not 1, not 2, not 3, but all 4 inscriptions I asked for! I could not believe it. I will truly cherish these and the memories from today until I die. I hope everyone here gets a chance to meet their heroes and look forward to hearing their stories as well.

Thanks for reading!

Mike

amazinhdgaming · 08-08-2015, 10:30 PM

Great man! still remember that ridiculous run he had.

JCC · 08-08-2015, 10:41 PM

Pretty darn cool, thanks for sharing.

packerfan4200 · 08-08-2015, 10:56 PM

Doesn't get any better than that for a player collector. Awesome adds to the PC

cavalier · 08-08-2015, 11:02 PM

Awesome bro. Happy for you

SleeperCards · 08-09-2015, 12:11 AM

That silver signature looks outstanding on the blue background, glad he got the right pen.

JoeMoe · 08-09-2015, 12:16 AM

Great story! Those 2 pieces are signed perfectly and look awesome! Congrats!

88horsepower · 08-09-2015, 12:46 AM

I was fortunate enough to run into him back in 1996 while I was a lowly barista at a Starbucks. He was very friendly and had a great sense of humor. Good to hear he's still a gracious fellow. He was one of the best of all time.

TimBuckTwo · 08-09-2015, 01:17 AM

That gear is too cool. Thanks for sharing.

JMPKCP · 08-09-2015, 01:24 AM

That jersey and sig look amazing!

Crazybella8 · 08-09-2015, 02:49 AM

I have been waiting for Steve Young to come back to Chicago for a card show for over 15 years I believe. I have a BYU jersey to get signed and the last time he was here, I was all ready to go and the night before my grandfather was put into the hospital. I chose to stay at the hospital and be with my family. Since then he has never been back, not even to the National.

I'm very jealous that you got to meet him and get your stuff signed. Congrats and enjoy.

Athey49 · 08-09-2015, 09:38 AM

That helmet looks great!

ntgm37 · 08-09-2015, 10:21 AM

Awesome story and items man! That is a day to remember for sure!

okstate · 08-09-2015, 10:26 AM

Great stuff, OP! I really enjoy hearing stories like this on here!

08-08-2015, 10:27 PM	#1
jojostud3 Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 844 mikester49	Got to meet my childhood idol and PC guy, Steve Young today! Living in Ohio, it's not like Young does a lot of public appearances near me. So, when I found out that he would be signing at the hall of fame during enshrinement weekend, I knew I had to go. Took off work Friday just to buy the tickets. I got 2 premium tickets for $300 total ($150 a piece). You could not purchase inscriptions, which was weird since the HOF has done so in the past. Was first in line when he sat down to sign. Unfortunately, he was late so while I was up there trying to spark a small quick conversation, his handlers were seeing if there was anything he needed. For the most part he was pretty nice, though he was slammed with lots of people and things in his face when I was up there. Anyway, on to the scans. The first item I brought to get signed was a Mitchell & Ness 1995 Throwback Pro Bowl Jersey. He signed it with my silver paint pen, even though he almost signed it in black sharpie. I asked if he would do a "7X Pro Bowl" inscription (also had it indicated via post it note), but he didn't. But still, it looks pretty awesome! Now my favorite! I was able to snag an Authentic Throwback Helmet (1996-2008) for relatively cheap on eBay. I had some post it notes indicating where I wanted him to sign and what inscriptions I would like. He completely blew me away with what he did, and I'll let the pics speak for itself! Not 1, not 2, not 3, but all 4 inscriptions I asked for! I could not believe it. I will truly cherish these and the memories from today until I die. I hope everyone here gets a chance to meet their heroes and look forward to hearing their stories as well. Thanks for reading! Mike __________________ Due to a number of instances where feedback was never left, I will only leave feedback after you leave feedback first. Thanks for understanding

08-08-2015, 10:30 PM	#2
amazinhdgaming Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 240 schue_simo simonruss	Great man! still remember that ridiculous run he had. __________________ I COLLECT ALL GEORGIA BULLDOGS IN ANY SPORT By Any Means Necessary.

08-08-2015, 10:56 PM	#4
packerfan4200 Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Titletown USA Posts: 4,764 packerfan4200 packerfan4200	Doesn't get any better than that for a player collector. Awesome adds to the PC Last edited by packerfan4200; 08-09-2015 at 01:25 AM.

08-09-2015, 12:11 AM	#6
SleeperCards Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: The Internet Posts: 16,057 SleeperCards Sleeper	That silver signature looks outstanding on the blue background, glad he got the right pen. __________________ This was an incredibly hurtful comment...

08-09-2015, 12:46 AM	#8
88horsepower Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Somewhere In Time Posts: 23,774	I was fortunate enough to run into him back in 1996 while I was a lowly barista at a Starbucks. He was very friendly and had a great sense of humor. Good to hear he's still a gracious fellow. He was one of the best of all time. Last edited by 88horsepower; 08-09-2015 at 01:30 AM.

08-08-2015, 10:41 PM	#3
JCC Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Michigan Posts: 695 jordancardcollector JCC	Pretty darn cool, thanks for sharing.

08-08-2015, 11:02 PM	#5
cavalier Banned Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Colorado Posts: 362	Awesome bro. Happy for you

08-09-2015, 12:16 AM	#7
JoeMoe Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: NY Posts: 278 joey-m joemoe	Great story! Those 2 pieces are signed perfectly and look awesome! Congrats!

08-09-2015, 01:17 AM	#9
TimBuckTwo Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 10,131	That gear is too cool. Thanks for sharing.

08-09-2015, 01:24 AM	#10
JMPKCP Banned Join Date: May 2014 Location: Wine country Posts: 4,673	That jersey and sig look amazing!

08-09-2015, 02:49 AM	#11
Crazybella8 Inactive Account Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 2,174	I have been waiting for Steve Young to come back to Chicago for a card show for over 15 years I believe. I have a BYU jersey to get signed and the last time he was here, I was all ready to go and the night before my grandfather was put into the hospital. I chose to stay at the hospital and be with my family. Since then he has never been back, not even to the National. I'm very jealous that you got to meet him and get your stuff signed. Congrats and enjoy.

08-09-2015, 09:38 AM	#12
Athey49 Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Minnesota Posts: 8,769 bradathey Athey49	That helmet looks great! __________________ San Fran Football Fan Bring me your Royce Lewis! LISTEN TO DYLAN

08-09-2015, 10:21 AM	#13
ntgm37 Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wyoming Posts: 4,894	Awesome story and items man! That is a day to remember for sure! __________________ Blowouts Resident Letter Carrier USMC 02-06 Salt of the earth type

08-09-2015, 10:26 AM	#14
okstate Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 502 okst8 okstate	Great stuff, OP! I really enjoy hearing stories like this on here! __________________ PC: Former Oklahoma State Cowboys \| Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/148659130@N03/collections Main Wantlist: Emmanuel Ogbah, Brandon Pettigrew, Tatum Bell, Brandon Weeden, Justin Gilbert, Josh Cooper