Weekend Autograph Opportunity: Steelers Great Jerome Bettis

Here are this weekends autograph opportunities and events throughout the Southland. As always, be sure to check the Blue Heaven Calendar for other events (a link can always be found on the tab at the top of this page, just left of center), and always confirm with the establishment. Everything is subject to change.  Please email me with any tips about upcoming events in Southern California.  As the rest of the week progresses I'll update this post with other events (if there are any), as I become aware of them.  Also, I don't always list every event below, so be sure to check my Calendar.  I always try to favor free signing events over paying events.  Click on any pic to embiggen.

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Steelers great Jerome Bettis will be signing autographs at the Sports Authentics store at the Puente Hills Mall this coming Saturday, March 2nd from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Go here for more information. This is a pay per autograph event.

Sports Authentics USA
1600 South Azusa Avenue, Ste 518
Rowland Heights, CA, 91748
(626)581-2016

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Weekend Autograph Opportunities: A Dodger, Two Lakers and a Ram

Here are this weekends autograph opportunities and events throughout the Southland. As always, be sure to check the Blue Heaven Calendar for other events (a link can always be found on the tab at the top of this page, just left of center), and always confirm with the establishment. Everything is subject to change.  Please email me with any tips about upcoming events in Southern California.  As the rest of the week progresses I'll update this post with other events (if there are any) as I become aware of them.  Also, I don't always list every event below, so be sure to check my Calendar.  I always try to favor free signing events over paying events.  Click on any pic to embiggen.

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Weekend Autograph Opportunities: Chris Taylor, Fernando Valenzuela and some Angels

Here are this weekends autograph opportunities and events throughout the Southland. As always, be sure to check the Blue Heaven Calendar for other events (a link can always be found on the tab at the top of this page, just left of center), and always confirm with the establishment. Everything is subject to change.  Please email me with any tips about upcoming events in Southern California.  As the rest of the week progresses I'll update this post with other events (if there are any) as I become aware of them.  Also, I don't always list every event below, so be sure to check my Calendar.  I always try to favor free signing events over paying events.  Click on any pic to embiggen.

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Blog Kiosk: 6/21/2017 - Dodgers Links - Jansen, Kershaw, AGon and Seager

Homers are starting to get contagious.

Last night was Corey Seager's turn with the round-tripper parade. He slugged three home runs and almost accomplished something that had never been done. He came close to recording the only "home run cycle" in Baseball history -- Seager recording one-run, two-run and three-run home runs. Amazingly, he had the chance to hit a grand slam to complete the feat when he came up with the bases loaded in the sixth inning, but lined out a deep left-centerfield. Per Joshua Thornton at MLB.com:

"It's just one of those nights where balls go where you want it to and you're putting good swings on it and they're going out of the park," Seager said.

Photo above via Jon SooHoo/LA Dodgers 2017. Below are more links to check out:

• This Day in Dodgers History: In 1998 the Dodgers replaced their manager, Bill Russell, with coach Glenn Hoffmann. Tommy Lasorda also becomes the GM. In 2016 the Dodgers signed Dean Kremer -- the first ever Israeli to sign a contract with a major league club. He had just been drafted in the 14th round of the 2016 MLB June Amateur Draft.
• Happy Birthday, Randy Moore, Jackie Collum & Rick Sutcliffe!

Weekend Autograph Opportunities: A Laker and a Former Trojan

Here are this weekends autograph opportunities and events throughout the Southland. As always, be sure to check the Blue Heaven Calendar for other events (a link can always be found on the tab at the top of this page, just left of center), and always confirm with the establishment. Everything is subject to change.  Please email me with any tips about upcoming events in Southern California.  As the rest of the week progresses I'll update this post with other events (if there are any) as I become aware of them.  Also, I don't always list every event below, so be sure to check my Calendar.  I always try to favor free signing events over paying events.  Click on any pic to embiggen.

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Former Trojan and current Jacksonville Jaguars receiver Marqise Lee and Lakers rookie Brandon Ingram are scheduled to sign autographs at the Sports Authentics store at the Puente Hills Mall this coming Saturday, March 18th.  Check out the flyers below.  The Sports Authentics website is here.  You can order autograph tickets here and here through the OC Dugout.

Sports Authentics USA
Puente Hills Mall
1600 South Azusa Avenue 
Rowland Heights, CA

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Weekend Autograph Opportunities: RaiderFest this Weekend

Here are this weekends autograph opportunities and events throughout the Southland. As always, be sure to check the Blue Heaven Calendar for other events (a link can always be found on the tab at the top of this page, just left of center), and always confirm with the establishment. Everything is subject to change.  Please email me with any tips about upcoming events in Southern California.  As the rest of the week progresses I'll update this post with other events (if there are any) as I become aware of them.  Also, I don't always list every event below, so be sure to check my Calendar.  I always try to favor free signing events over paying events.  Click on any pic to embiggen.

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They Say Imitation is the Sincerest Form of Flattery

This morning I was prepared to enjoy my day knowing that both Justin Turner and Kenley Jansen would remain in Los Angeles for the foreseeable future.  What I didn't expect to discover was an incredulous feeling in the pit of my stomach when a certain logo of a team relocating to LA was unveiled.  As you certainly know by now, the San Diego Chargers officially announced that they are moving to that new stadium in Inglewood, and in concert with that announcement they released their new re-branded logo.  Check it out below.

Looks strangely familiar... don't it?

For some reason the Chargers believed it would be a good idea build a new fanbase in the city by bastardizing the already familiar and well-loved logo of the Dodgers.  As some might say, imitation is the sincerest form of flatter, but in this case it seems more like an unjust travesty.  As a fervent Dodger fan I don't like it.

Weekend Autograph Opportunities: Mike Singletary and the Dodger Holiday Sale

Here are this weekends autograph opportunities and events throughout the Southland. As always, be sure to check the Blue Heaven Calendar for other events (a link can always be found on the tab at the top of this page, just left of center), and always confirm with the establishment. Everything is subject to change.  Please email me with any tips about upcoming events in Southern California.  As the rest of the week progresses I'll update this post with other events (if there are any) as I become aware of them.  Also, I don't always list every event below, so be sure to check my Calendar.  I always try to favor free signing events over paying events.  Click on any pic to embiggen.

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Football great Mike Singletary will be signing autographs at Sports Authentics in the Puente Hills Mall.  Go here for more information.

Sports Authentics
Puente Hills Mall 
1600 South Azusa Avenue, Suite 518
City of Industry, CA 91748626.581.2016

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This coming Saturday will also be the last 2016 Dodger Holiday Sales Event of the year at the "Top of the Park" store at Dodger Stadium.  It will include merchandise discounts, player autographs, photo ops and more.  Go here for more information.  Unfortunately, a player signing schedule is not available yet, so stay tuned.  I'll be sure to update this post once it has been announced. 

Saturday, December 17
Autograph Schedule

10:00am-12:00pm: Derrel Thomas
12:00pm-2:00pm: Kenny Landreaux
2:00pm-4:00pm: TBD

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Weekend Autograph Opportunities: Nancy Bea, Roger Owens, Jim Gott, Manny Mota, Al Ferrara, Will Clark and Andre Reed

Here are this weekends autograph opportunities and events throughout the Southland. As always, be sure to check the Blue Heaven Calendar for other events (a link can always be found on the tab at the top of this page, just left of center), and always confirm with the establishment. Everything is subject to change.  Please email me with any tips about upcoming events in Southern California.  As the rest of the week progresses I'll update this post with other events (if there are any) as I become aware of them.  Also, I don't always list every event below, so be sure to check my Calendar.  I always try to favor free signing events over paying events.  Click on any pic to embiggen.

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Weekend Autograph Opportunities: Steve Garvey, Ferguson Jenkins and Emmitt Smith

Here are this weekends autograph opportunities and events throughout the Southland. As always, be sure to check the Blue Heaven Calendar for other events (a link can always be found on the tab at the top of this page, just left of center), and always confirm with the establishment. Everything is subject to change.  Please email me with any tips about upcoming events in Southern California.  As the rest of the week progresses I'll update this post with other events (if there are any) as I become aware of them.  Also, I don't always list every event below, so be sure to check my Calendar.  I always try to favor free signing events over paying events.  Click on any pic to embiggen.

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Steve Garvey will be in Bakersfield on Saturday to sign for fans.  Go here for information.

Senor Pepe's Mexican Restaurant
8450 Granite Falls Drive
Bakersfield, CA 93312

Weekend Autograph Opportunities: A Pederson Bobblehead and Former Rams Charles White and Anthony Davis

Here are this weekends autograph opportunities and events throughout the Southland. As always, be sure to check the Blue Heaven Calendar for other events (a link can always be found on the tab at the top of this page, just left of center), and always confirm with the establishment. Everything is subject to change.  Please email me with any tips about upcoming events in Southern California.  As the rest of the week progresses I'll update this post with other events (if there are any) as I become aware of them.  Also, I don't always list every event below, so be sure to check my Calendar.  I always try to favor free signing events over paying events.  Click on any pic to embiggen.

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There doesn't appear to be much in the way of Dodgers related events this weekend, but there is something going on at our Single-A ballclub in Rancho Cucamonga.  The RC Quakes are giving out a Joc Pederson bobblehead to the first 1,500 fans at their game this coming Friday against the Rawhide.  Go here for information.

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Weekend Autograph Opportunities: Football Autograph Spectacular at Frank & Sons

Here are this weekends autograph opportunities and events throughout the Southland. As always, be sure to check the Blue Heaven Calendar for other events (a link can always be found on the tab at the top of this page, just left of center), and always confirm with the establishment. Everything is subject to change.  Please email me with any tips about upcoming events in Southern California.  As the rest of the week progresses I'll update this post with other events (if there are any) as I become aware of them.  Also, I don't always list every event below, so be sure to check my Calendar.  I always try to favor free signing events over paying events.  Click on any pic to embiggen.

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Blog Kiosk: 1/14/2016 - Dodgers Links - Pederson, Hatcher and the 2016 Draft

Check out who'll be a part of New Era Cap's upcoming marketing campaign for the 2016 season.  Here is Joc Pederson behind the scenes posing with a stylish lid.  Pic via New Cap Era on Instagram.

BTW, Pederson has been running around town like a Hollywood model recently.  Heck, he even posted a pic on Instagram of himself going through a facial treatment.  Although, he doesn't look too happy about it.  Check it out on the right.

Below are more links to check out:

• Jared Massey on twitter lets us know about the Dodgers upcoming draft order:

The Dodgers currently have picks #22, #31 and #36 in this year's draft. They'll add another in the 30s if/when Kendrick signs w another team

— Jared Massey (@JaredJMassey) January 13, 2016

BTW, Hudson Belinsky at Baseball America has a complete rundown on the 2016 MLB Draft Order here.

• Everyone needs words of encouragement.  Via Justin Russo at Dodgers Nation, "Players, Broadcaster Reach Out To Support Blair Walsh."

With just a few ticks remaining on the clock he hooked a 27-yard field goal wide left, and the Vikings were eliminated from the NFL Playoffs. After that mishap, several members of the Los Angeles Dodgers reached out to Blair Walsh to offer their support via social media.

• Chris Hatcher and the Dodgers have settled on a new contract; thereby avoiding an arbitration hearing, via anh Jon Heyman tweet:

chris hatcher settles with dodgers for $1.065M

— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) January 14, 2016

• Congrats, Dee!  Via Steve Adams at MLB Trade Rumors, "Marlins, Dee Gordon Agree To Five-Year, $50MM Extension."
• Huh?... Apparently, a well known cricketer is working on transitioning to Baseball, so he spent some time training with some Dodgers players to get ready.  Via Mark Townsend at Big League Stew, "Cricket star Kieran Powell attempting to transition to baseball."
• This was my biggest concern when it came to football in LA, so I'm happy to learn that taxpayers will not be footing a large part of the bill for that Inglewood football stadium. Via Lindsay Gibbs at Think Progress, "The Biggest Surprise About The Rams’ Relocation to Los Angeles? It’s Actually A Win For Taxpayers."

Stan Kroenke, the billionaire who became the majority owners of the Rams back in 2010, is privately financing this stadium complex, which is said to cost about $2.66 billion plus the $550 million NFL relocation fee. He will receive about $180 million in sales tax kickbacks, but as deMause put it for VICE Sports, “that’s pretty cheap as stadiums go.”

• Willie O'Ree at The Players' Tribune writes about breaking the color barrier in the NHL; including meeting Jackie Robinson as a child and later on as an NHL player: "The Barrier."

“I’m a baseball player,” I say, raising my voice. “But what I really love — is hockey.”

“Oh?” Jackie (Robinson) says, turning back to me, still smiling. “I didn’t know black kids played hockey.”

I smile back.

“Yup.”

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Weekend Autograph Opportunities: Cey, Lasorda, Brito, Law, Grant and Leary

Here are this weekends autograph opportunities and events throughout the Southland. As always, be sure to check the Blue Heaven Calendar for other events (a link can always be found on the tab at the top of this page, just left of center), and always confirm with the establishment. Everything is subject to change.  Please email me with any tips about upcoming events in Southern California.  As the rest of the week progresses I'll update this post with other events (if there are any) as I become aware of them.  Also, I don't always list every event below, so be sure to check my Calendar.  I always try to favor free signing events over paying events.  Click on any pic to embiggen.

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The Dodger Stadium holiday sale continues at the Top of the Park store with a couple of autograph signings for fans.  Go here for information.  All autographs are free, but you need to get there very early to stand in line.

Saturday, December 12, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.                     Ron Cey
12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.                       Tommy Lasorda

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Dodger signings continue at Iguana's in Pico Rivera.  Go here for information.  No cover charge and free parking. Autographs come with a fee.

• Tim Leary 4-6 PM 
• Mudcat Grant 4-5 PM 
• Rudy Law 4-6 PM 
• Mike Brito 4:30-5:30 PM 
• Charles White, Rams, 4-6 PM

Iguana's Bar
8528 Rosemead Blvd
Pico Rivera, CA 90660

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Weekend Autograph Opportunities: Adrian Gonzalez's 1st Annual Bat 4 HOPE Celebrity Softball Game

Here are this weekends autograph opportunities and events throughout the Southland. As always, be sure to check the Blue Heaven Calendar for other events (a link can always be found on the tab at the top of this page, just left of center), and always confirm with the establishment. Everything is subject to change.  Please email me with any tips about upcoming events in Southern California.  As the rest of the week progresses I'll update this post with other events (if there are any) as I become aware of them.  Also, I don't always list every event below, so be sure to check my Calendar.  I always try to favor free signing events over paying events.  Click on any pic to embiggen.

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For those of you yearning for the return of some Dodger Baseball maybe this event will suffice.  This Saturday is Adrian Gonzalez's 1st Annual Bat 4 HOPE Celebrity Softball Game at Dodger Stadium.  It benefits the PADRES Contra El Cáncer.  Players from the LA Dodgers, athletes and celebrity supporters will all come together to raise awareness for childhood cancer and fundraiser for PADRES' vital programs and services. Go here for information and to get tickets. 

Join me 4 #Bat4HOPE w/ @redturn2 @yungjoc650 @BrianWilson38 @Nomar5 for @iamhope. Tix@: https://t.co/Yt35ctbCCx pic.twitter.com/1YEtaaHebT

— Adrian Gonzalez (@AdrianTitan23) November 3, 2015

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Several retired football players will be at Frank & Sons this coming Saturday.  Check out the flyers below.  Go here for information.

Frank & Son Collectible Show
19649 San Jose Avenue
City of Industry, CA 91748

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Weekend Autograph Opportunities: Garvey, Russell, Abbott and Dickerson

Here are this weekends autograph opportunities and events throughout the Southland. As always, be sure to check the Blue Heaven Calendar for other events (a link can always be found on the tab at the top of this page, just left of center), and always confirm with the establishment. Everything is subject to change.  Please email me with any tips about upcoming events in Southern California.  As the rest of the week progresses I'll update this post with other events (if there are any) as I become aware of them.  Also, I don't always list every event below, so be sure to check my Calendar.  I always try to favor free signing events over paying events.  Click on any pic to embiggen.

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This is a rather busy weekend; especially for Steve Garvey.  He is signing at Hall of Fame Cards in Arcadia on Saturday morning from 10:00 AM to Noon; then headed out to Pomona later that day.  As for the morning signing here is the information.  You receive (1) FREE autograph with every $50 minimum purchase. Mix & match Steve Garvey items, card packs, accessories, or just about anything in our store (not including hobby boxes).  A limited number of VIP autograph packages are available and it includes full-size replica LA Dodger batting helmet.  Go here for more information.

Hall of Fame Baseball Cards 
319 E. Foothill Blvd. 
Arcadia, Ca. 91006 
(626) 358-2448

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The California RV Show will be at the LA Fairplex in Pomona this weekend and it will feature several autograph guest of note; including Steve Garvey, Jim Abbott and Eric Dickerson.  Admission is $10 per day.  Go here for information.

California RV Show
Fairplex, Gate 9
Pomona, CA

Hat Tip: Roberto at Vin Scully is My Homeboy

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Frank & Sons also has a couple of autograph guest coming this Saturday.  Check out the flyers below, or go here for information.  For information on how the Bill Russell tickets will be distributed go here.

Frank & Son Collectible Show
19649 San Jose Avenue
City of Industry, CA 91748

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Weekend Autograph Opportunities: Cesar Izturis!

Here are this weekends autograph opportunities and events throughout the Southland. As always, be sure to check the Blue Heaven Calendar for other events (a link can always be found on the tab at the top of this page, just left of center), and always confirm with the establishment. Everything is subject to change.  Please email me with any tips about upcoming events in Southern California.  As the rest of the week progresses I'll update this post with other events (if there are any) as I become aware of them.  Also, I don't always list every event below, so be sure to check my Calendar.  I always try to favor free signing events over paying events.  Click on any pic to embiggen.

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One of the slickest fielding shortstops I've ever seen wear Dodger Blue, Cesar Izturis, will be in Pico Rivera this coming Sunday to sign autographs for fans.  It'll be at Iguana's Bar in Pico Rivera from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.  Go here for more information and check out the flyer below.  Prices are indicated in the flyer.  BTW, Pittsburgh Steeler receiver Yancey Thigpen will be there too.

Iguana's Bar
8528 Rosemead Boulevard
Pico Rivera, CA 90660

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Weekend Autograph Opportunities: Tim Leary, Charles White and Andrew Heaney

Here are this weekends autograph opportunities and events throughout the Southland. As always, be sure to check the Blue Heaven Calendar for other events (a link can always be found on the tab at the top of this page, just left of center), and always confirm with the establishment. Everything is subject to change.  Please email me with any tips about upcoming events in Southern California.  As the rest of the week progresses I'll update this post with other events (if there are any) as I become aware of them.  Also, I don't always list every event below, so be sure to check my Calendar.  I always try to favor free signing events over paying events.  Click on any pic to embiggen.

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Current Angels pitcher and one of the shortest tenured Dodgers of all-time, Andrew Heaney, is signing autographs this coming Saturday, August 8th from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM at the OC Dugout in Anaheim.  Go here for information.

The OC Dugout
1238 S. Beach Blvd. Ste. K
Anaheim, California 92804

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Both Charles White, a former Ram, and former Dodger pitcher Tim Leary will be signing autographs for fans at Iguana's in Pico Rivera on Sunday, August 9th.  Go here for more information.

Charles White will sign from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Autograph Pricing: $10 cards, $20 any other item
Includes FREE Photo-Op, Inscriptions $10 each

Tim Leary will sign from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. 

Autograph Pricing: $5 cards, $10 any other item
Includes FREE Photo-Op, Inscriptions $5 each

Iguana's Bar
8528 Rosemead Blvd
Pico Rivera, California 90660

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Weekend Autograph Opportunities: Kendrick, Grandal, Van Slyke, Turner and Monday

Here are this weekends autograph opportunities and events throughout the Southland. As always, be sure to check the Blue Heaven Calendar for other events (a link can always be found on the tab at the top of this page, just left of center), and always confirm with the establishment. Everything is subject to change.  Please email me with any tips about upcoming events in Southern California.  As the rest of the week progresses I'll update this post with other events (if there are any) as I become aware of them.  Also, I don't always list every event below, so be sure to check my Calendar.  I always try to favor free signing events over paying events.  Click on any pic to embiggen.

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A whole bunch of Dodger players will be at Frank & Sons to sign autographs for fans.  Go here or here for information.  Check out the flyers below.

Frank & Son Collectible Show
19649 San Jose Avenue
City of Industry, CA 91748

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Former LA Ram quarterback Vince Ferragamo will be signing autographs at the optometry offices of Dr. Alex Corbin Liu in Rowland Heights.  Go here for more information.

Dr. Alex Corbin Liu
E. Colima Rd. Suite #4
Rowland Heights, CA

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Weekend Autograph Opportunities: Jim "Mudcat" Grant

Here are this weekends autograph opportunities and events throughout the Southland. As always, be sure to check the Blue Heaven Calendar for other events (a link can always be found on the tab at the top of this page, just left of center), and always confirm with the establishment. Everything is subject to change.  Please email me with any tips about upcoming events in Southern California.  As the rest of the week progresses I'll update this post with other events (if there are any) as I become aware of them.  Also, I don't always list every event below, so be sure to check my Calendar.  I always try to favor free signing events over paying events.  Click on any pic to embiggen.

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Former Dodger Jim "Mudcat" Grant will be signing autographs at a Spring Training celebration event at Iguana's Sports Bar in Pico Rivera; hosted by Kenny DeBaca & Friends.  Go here for more information.  Autographs are $20.00 each.  This is the first of many Dodger themed events at Iguana's Sports Bar.  The promoter has reserved this location for a viewing party every Sunday.  Jay Johnstone will be singing free autographs on April 12th.

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 UPDATE:
 Here is another event I was just made aware of.  NFL star Anthony Miller will be signing free autographs at the offices of Dr. Alex Corbin Lui in Rowland Heights.  Go here for more information.

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