Weekend Autograph Opportunities: Ron Fairly, Stan Williams, Jay Johnstone & Tim 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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Four old-tyme Dodgers will be signing autographs this coming Saturday at the KDB Sports Fest event being held at Iguana's Bar in Rosemead. You can meet Ron Fairly, Stan Williams, Jay Johnstone & Tim Leary. Also in attendance will be AAGPBL star Marge Villa of the Kenosha Comets. Go here for more information. See the flyer below.

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

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Weekend Autograph Opportunities: Tommy Davis, Jay Johnstone & Julio César Chávez

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: Sax, Campanis, Johnstone, Leary, Williams, Santana and Alvarez

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 Sax will be signing autographs at the Sports Authentics store at the Puente Hills Mallthis coming Saturday, June 3rd from 11:00 Am to 2:00 PM. Go here or here for information.

Sports Authentics - Puente Hills Mall
1600 South Azusa Avenue
Rowland Heights, CA, 91748
(626)912-8777

Blog Kiosk: 2/16/2017 - Dodgers Links - Some Odds and Ends

Featured in the above United Press Photo is one of the earliest indicators that the Dodgers would be moving out west.  (eBay Auction Link)  Per the descriptor on the reverse:

"It May Happen" -- Officials from the city of Los Angeles arrived at the Brooklyn Dodgers training camp here March 6th (1947) to confer with Dodger officials on the possibility of the team moving from Flatbush to the West Coast city.  Left to right are: Kenneth Hahn, of the Los Angeles Board of Supervisors; Los Angeles Mayor Norris Paulson; Dodger slugging star Duke Snider; and Dodger President Walter O'Malley.

The famous Dodger "Bum" as performed by legendary clown Emmett Kelly is seen in the background.  Per a story at Walter O'Malley.com:

Also in attendance were John Gibson, President of the City Council; Samuel Leask, City Administration Officer; John Leach, Los Angeles County Chief Administrative Officer; and Milton Arthur, Chairman of the County Recreation Commission. It was an opportunity for Los Angeles to put its best foot forward and explain its genuine hope of pursuing the Dodgers and bring Major League Baseball to the West Coast, while gauging O’Malley’s interest. During their visit and throughout that spring, Emmett Kelly, the world-famous clown, entertained everyone and his antics were well-received by the fans.

Below are more links to check out:

• This Day in Dodger History:  In 1989 Orel Hershiser becomes the first player in major league history to sign a contract that calls for a $3 million annual salary.  He signed a three-year $7.9 million contract that will pay him $3,166,667 in 1991.  How quaint, eh?
• Happy Birthday, Herbie Moran, Ángel Peña, Ramón Troncoso & Clint Robinson!
  

Weekend Autograph Opportunities: Newcombe, Lopes, Reuss, Pederson, Johnstone, Verdugo and Bellinger

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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An Dodgers signing extravaganza is slated for this coming Saturday, December 3rd at The Day Family Classic Cards Auto Musem in Corona.  It'll features Don Newcombe, Davey Lopes, Jerry Reuss, Joc Pederson & Jay Johnstone signing autographs for fans (a pay event) and some great looking old cars to gawk at.  Go here for information.  The museum facebook page is here.  Below are some of the details:

Weekend Autograph Opportunities: Tommy Davis, Darrel Thomas, Bill Russell, Kenny Landreaux, Jay Johnstone and some Rams

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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Tommy Davis, Darrel Thomas, Bill Russell and Kenny Landreaux will be signing autographs at the Southern California Fair in Perris, CA on Wednesday (tonight), October 5th from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm at the The Press-Enterprise Stage.

Also, former Rams Vince Ferragamo, Reggie Doss, Ron Brown and LeRoy Irvin will be signing for fans on Thursday, October 6th from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm at the The Press-Enterprise Stage. 

Weekend Autograph Opportunities: Jay Johnstone in Anaheim and Some Dodgers at SoCal Fair in Perris

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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On Saturday, October 1st from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm former Angels and Dodger outfielder Jay Johnstone will be signing autographs at The OC Dugout in Anaheim.  Instead of charging for his autograph, all the OC Dugout ask is for anyone who attends the signing to make a donation to Make-A-Wish at the event.  (The amount of money you donate is completely up to you.)  All funds taken in will go to granting the Wish of an Orange County/Inland Empire child with a life-threatening medical condition.

The OC Dugout
1515 S. Sunkist St. Ste. G
Anaheim, CA 92806

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Tommy Davis, Darrel Thomas, Bill Russell and Kenny Landreaux will be signing autographs at the Southern California Fair in Perris, CA on Wednesday, October 5th from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm at the The Press-Enterprise Stage. The 2016 Southern California Fair is a 9-day event that runs October 1st through October 9th at the Lake Perris Fairgrounds. The annual event will feature concerts, motorized events, exhibits, entertainment, carnival rides and games and of course, delicious fair food!  Go here or here for information.

Southern California Fair
18700 Lake Perris Drive
Perris, CA 92571

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Weekend Autograph Opportunities: Guerrero, Ferrara, Brito, Williams and Johnstone

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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Pedro Guerrero, Al Ferrara and super-scout Mike Brito will be signing autographs at Ultimate Pastime Sports Collectibles in Ontario.  Go here for information.  As you can see in the flyers below, there is a limited edition Brito bobblehead available.  Also, Al Ferrara is signing for free.

Ultimate Pastime Sports Collectibles 
1614 South Carlos Avenue, Suite K 
Ontario, CA, 91761

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On Sunday in La Mirada is an event featuring former Dodgers Stan Williams and Jay Johnstone.  Go here for information.

Sporting News Grill (inside Holiday Inn)
14299 Firestone Blvd
La Mirada, CA 90638

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Weekend Autograph Opportunities: Several Dodgers' at the National Orange Show Fair in San Bernardino

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 weekend is the National Orange Show Fair in San Bernardino and several former Dodger players and a Raider will be there to greet fans, courtesy of The Trophy House.  In attendance will be Rudy Law, Derrel Thomas, Jay Johnstone and Cedrick Hardman.  Autographs are $10.00 a piece.  Below is a schedule as I understand it.

Cedrick Hardman (Raiders)
Friday, April 24 - 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Saturday, April 25 - 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Sunday, April 26 - 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Rudy Law
Saturday, April 25 -5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Derrel Thomas
Saturday, April 25 - 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Jay Johnstone
Sunday, April 26 - 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM

National Orange Fair
689 South E Street
San Bernardino, Ca 92408

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UPDATE! Weekend Autograph Opportunities: Jay Johnstone in Pico Rivera and Orel Hershiser in Phoenix

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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If you're heading out to Phoenix this coming weekend to catch the series against the Diamondbacks then you might want to check this out.  Former Dodger pitcher Orel Hershiser is scheduled to make an autograph appearance at a Phoenix card show on Saturday, April 11 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM.  Go here for more information.

Prices:

Baseball Cards $39
Any Other Item $49
Full Size Bats, Jersey, Helmets $69
Inscriptions $10 each - 88 NL Cy Young, 88 NLCS or 95 ALCS MVP, World Series MVP 88, World Champs 88, Gold Glove, etc.

Location:

North Phoenix Baptist Church
5757 N Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85012

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The Dodger Sunday party at Iguana's in Pico Rivera begins this coming Sunday, and former Dodger Jay Johnstone will be on hand to sign autographs for fans.  Go here for information.  He will be signing from 1:00 PM top 4:00 PM, admission is free, and autographs and photo ops are free.  Additional autographs are $10.00.

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

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I've just been notified that Tommy Lasorda will be at Matador Field before CSUN Baseball takes on UCSB at 1:00 p.m. in Northridge this coming Saturday, April 11th.  He will be signing copies of his book, "Tommy Lasorda: My Way” by Colin Gunderson. 

Matador Field
California State University, Northridge
18111 Nordhoff St.
Northridge, CA 91330

1:00 p.m. – “Tommy Lasorda: My Way” book signing
1:55 p.m. – Pregame ceremony honoring Lasorda and Gunderson
2:00 p.m. – CSUN vs. UCSB

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Weekend Autograph Opportunities: Dee Gordon and Bill Buckner UPDATE!! Mota, Yeager, Johnstone, Cey, Valenzuela and Jarrin

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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Dee Gordon will be at Harry's Dugout in Whittier on Saturday, August 2nd from 11:00 Am to 12:00 PM.  Go here for more information.   Also, check out the flyer below.

Harry's Dugout
10715 Beverly Blvd. 
Whittier Ca 90601 
(310) 606-1548

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This next autograph opportunity are for readers in the Fresno area.  Former Dodger Bill Buckner will be signing autographs on Friday, August 1st at the Fresno Grizzles Baseball game.  Go here for more information.

The Fresno Grizzlies have announced Major League Baseball great Bill Buckner as the featured guest for Christian Fellowship Night on Friday, August 1^st at Chukchansi Park. The Grizzlies will be playing the last of a four-game series against the Reno Aces, Triple-A affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks, with first pitch scheduled for 7:05 p.m. Gates will open for the general public at 6:05 p.m. (5:35 p.m. for season ticket holders).

Buckner, 64, will be tossing out the ceremonial first pitch for the Grizzlies and signing autographs along the concourse for fans. After postgame Friday Night Fireworks, presented by PG&E, the Vallejo, California native will address the crowd with a speech in the Tecate Cantina (located along the left field concourse).

Chukchansi Park
1800 Tulare St
Fresno, CA 93721

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UPDATE:  This is big!!  Go here for information!

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Weekend Autograph Opportunities: The Shrine of the Eternals, Jay Johnstone and Charles White

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 sounds like a fun event.  This coming Sunday is The Shrine of the Eternals 2014 Induction Day.  Check out the flyer below.

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This coming Sunday is the SportsFest at the Radisson Hotel Whittier.  Former Dodger Jay Johnstone and former Ram Charles White will be in attendance signing for fans.  They will both be appearing from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.  Go here for more information.

Autograph Pricing: 
Jay Johnsonte: $5 Baseball Cards $10 Any Other Item - $5 Per Inscription Includes FREE Photo-OP

Charles White: $10 Football Cards $20 Any Other Item - $10 Per Inscription *Special: 3 Inscriptions for only $20.00* Includes FREE Photo-Op

Radisson Hotel Whittier
7320 Greenleaf Ave
Whittier, CA 90602

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Weekend Autograph Opportunities: Jay Johnstone and a Couple of Boxers

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 and Baseball jester Jay Johnstone will be at Manuel's Original El Tepeyac Cafe in the City of Industry on Saturday, June 28th.  Appearance time not yet released.  Information available here.  Autograph Pricing: $5 Baseball Cards; $10 Any Other Item; $5 per inscription.

Manuel's Original El Tepeyac Cafe #2
13131 Crossroads Pkwy South
City of Industry, CA 91746
(562) 695-2277

Hat Tip: Roberto at Vin Scully is My Homeboy 

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Boxer Rafael and Gabriel Ruelas will be signing autographs at Harry's Dugout in Whittier on Sunday, June 29th from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM.  Go here for more information.  

Harry's Dugout
10715 Beverly Blvd
Whittier, CA 90601

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Weekend Autograph Opportunities: Orel Hershiser, Don Newcombe and Bill Russell

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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Orel Hershiser will be signing autographs at the OC Dugout on Saturday, April 19th from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM.  Go here or here for information.

The OC Dugout
1238 S. Beach Blvd.
Anaheim, CA 92804

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I'm rather confused about who is signing autographs at Frank & Sons this coming Saturday.  According to the flyer below, Don Newcombe and Bill Russell will be there - this, I am sure of since you can see the flyer at Frank & Sons website, here.

There has also been some news about both Jay Johnstone and Steve Garvey being there, as well.  Roberto at Vin Scully is My Homeboy made those announcements that you can see here and here.

Frank & Sons,
19649 San Jose Ave 
City of Industry, CA 91748

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Weekend Autograph Opportunities: Steve Yeager, Maury Wills, Jay Johnstone, Dennis Martinez and Jose Altuve

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 Yeager and Maury Wills will be signing free autographs in Hawthorne at the Sports Authority on Ocean Gate Avenue.  It will happen on Saturday, August 17, 2013 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM.  Hat Tip: True to the Blue & Vin Scully is My Homeboy.

Sports Authority
14555 Ocean Gate Ave.
Hawthorne CA 90250
(310) 676-0700

UPDATE:  I just received word from a reader that it appears that only Steve Yeager will be signing at the Sports Authority on Saturday.  Maury Wills had to cancel his appearance and Steve Yeager will be his replacement.

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Former Dodger Jay Johnstone will be signing autographs at the Uptown Whitter Card show on Saturday from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM.  He will be at a booth near the Starbucks on Philadelphia Avenue. You can get a autograph with a purchase of Sports Item (Items starting @ $5.00).  I am unsure of the cost of a autograph if you bring your own item.  Text/Call 626.488.9432 to reserve tickets

Hat Tip: Roberto at Vin Scully is My Homeboy

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Vladimir Guerrero will also be signing at the OC Dugout with Jose Altulve on Saturday.  Unfortunately, I do not know what time he'll be there.  Go here for information.  You may also call the store at 714-761-6414.

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Weekend Autograph Opportunities: Jay Johnstone and Former Raiders Coach Tom Flores

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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Jay Johnstone will be at Manuel's El Tepeyac in the City of Industry on Sunday, June 16, 2013 from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM.  One FREE autograph per person (Additional FREE autograph tickets w/ purchase of Sports Items).

Manuel's El Tepeyac
13131 Crossroads Pkwy South
City of Industry, CA 91746
(626) 488-9432

Hat Tip: Vin Scully is My Homeboy

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Prices are $25.00 for a small item and $30.00 for a large item.

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Celebrating the Number 12 on the Day of 12's

Isn't December 12, 2012 (12/12/2012) suppose to be one of those days that denotes the end of the world?  Was it Nostradamus, or was it the Mayans who predicted that?

I dunno.  All I do know is that this rare combination of numbers and dates on the calendar won't be happening again for like a thousand years, so you better enjoy the day.

With that in mind, I thought I would commemorate this fine Wednesday afternoon by going through the various Dodgers that have worn #12.  See that list below

Bobby Abreau 2012
Justin Sellers 2011-2012
Brad Ausmus 2009-2010
Jeff Kent 2005-2008
Steve Finley 2004
Mike Devereaux 1998
Jim Eisenreich 1998
Karim Garcia 1995-1997
Brett Butler 1995
Jeff Treadway 1994-1995
Dave Anderson 1992
Greg Smith 1991
Luis Lopez 1990
Willie Randolph 1989-1990
Danny Heep 1987-1988
Bill Madlock 1986-1987
Mariano Duncan 1985
Jay Johnstone 1985
Dusty Baker 1976-1983
Paul Powell 1975
Von Joshua 1969-1971, 1973-1974
Jim Fairey 1968
Bob Bailey 1967
Tommy Davis 1959-1966
Babe Birrer 1958
Frank Kellert 1955
Erv Palica 1948-1951, 1954
Ralph Branca 1952
Eddie Stanky 1944-1947
Bob Chipman 1942, 1944
Rex Barney 1943
Rube Melton 1943
Babe Dahlgren 1942
Luke Hamlin 1937-1943
Jimmy Jordan 1934-1936
Val Pacinich 1932-1933
Watty Clark 1931

37 different Dodger players have worn this number.  Of those 37, only one player has any chance of making the Hall of Fame.  Jeff "the grumpy one" Kent wore the number during his Dodger days.  Another notable #12 was Steve Finley, who belted a walk-off grand slam to win the pennant in 2004.  Two of the more popular Dodgers to ever wear the number are Dusty Baker and Tommy Davis.  Although they are unlikely to be enshrined in Cooperstown, I think it's fair to say that they are both stars in our eyes.

Strangely, in 1931 Baseball Reference indicates that only one player wore a number that season and that was Watty Clark with #12.  I wonder why that is?  Also, Ralph Branca, Brett Bulter and Dave Anderson were all longtime Dodgers known for wearing other numbers, but for a short time sported #12.

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Collection: Jay Johnstone "The Moon Man" - Who Is that Guy?

Check out the card above.  It is a 2006 Fleer Greats of the Game "Nickname Greats" autographed card of Jay Johnstone.  Notice, though, that it is clearly not Jay Johnstone in that photo.  Johnstone had crazy curly hair.  Besides, the man in the photo above looks way too serious, and that's not a word I don't think anyone would ever use to describe this renowned prankster.

As described in wikipedia:

He pulled off a number of infamous pranks during his playing days, including placing a soggy brownie inside Steve Garvey's first base mitt, setting teammate's cleats on fire (known as "hot-footing"), cutting out the crotch area of Rick Sutcliffe's underwear, locking Dodger manager Tommy Lasorda in his office during spring training, once dressing up as a groundskeeper and sweeping the Dodger Stadium infield in between innings and then hitting homers the next, nailing teammate's cleats to the floor, and replacing the celebrity photos in manager Lasorda's office with pictures of himself, Jerry Reuss and Don Stanhouse. One time, during pre-game warm ups, he climbed atop the Dodger dugout and, in full game uniform, walked through the field boxes at Dodger Stadium to the concession stand and got a hot dog. He also once dressed up in Lasorda's uniform (with padding underneath) and ran out to the mound to talk to the pitcher while carrying Lasorda's book and a can of Slim Fast.

Anyway, does anyone have a guess as to who is in the photo above?

BTW, I first got wind that this was a wrong photo through Dodger Bobble in a post earlier this year.  Some of the commentators on that post think it may be Jim Lefebvre.  What do you think?

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Dodgers Blog Kiosk: 8/31/2012

What a gorgeous photo of Vin Scully with a rainbow from his bobblehead night, via twitter @WHoltzman. (Hat Tip: Deadspin)

• Matt Guerrier is back from the DL; Josh Wall sent back to Albuquerque, via a Dodger Press Release.
• Tom Hoffarth at the Daily News reviews a new book about Gil Hodges and laments that the Dodgers may inadvertently be the cause for his lack of enshrinement.  Howard Cole calls that reasoning bunk.  I agree with Howard Cole on this, and I don't believe the policy of waiting for a player to be elected into the Hall of Fame before retiring their number to be a bad one.
• Ramona Shelbourne at ESPN speaks with James Loney about the trade.

"They were giving me opportunities. They just wanted production and stuff like that. It was more of 'Hey, we've got other guys we want to try and mix and match.' That's what they were trying to do, they were just mixing and matching. I understand what it is. But obviously I want to play." 

On a side note, at last nights game a video was played between innings featuring several Dodger players talking about which athlete they most would like to trade places with.  James Loney was in it and the Dodger Stadium crowd gave him a big "Boo", and I instantly became disappointed in the fans. Look, Loney may not have been the star we had hoped he'd be, but I never doubted with desire to give it his all.  He gave the effort, and at the end of the day that's all we can ask.  Unfortunately, it just didn't work out. 

• JP Hoornstra at the Daily News finds out why Vin finally OK'd his bobblehead.
• Night Owl Cards notices that a Fleer card of Jay Johnstone is not actually him.  Anyone know who it is?
• Orel at the Sons of Steve Garvey has some great photos from Vin Scully's bobblehead night.
• Stan Kasten shared a great Vin Scully moment that was captured by the LA Times.  Watch him talking about it here.
• Both Shaq and Jamaal Wilkes will have their numbers retired by the Lakers, via Kevin Ding of the OC Register on twitter.  BTW, Kareem's statue will be unveiled on November 16th.

• The Stanley Cup will be visiting six local ice rinks on Thursday, Sept. 6 to help raise money for local youth hockey programs.  Go here for information.  50 photo spots will be raffled off by each rink to the public.
• Beyond the Boxscore wonders "Just How Fast Was Cool Papa Bell?"

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Weekend Autograph Opportunities: Sellers, Johnstone and a Blood Drive

Here are this weekends autograph opportunities 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.  Click on any pic to embiggen.

UPDATE:  For information on this coming weekends Autograph Alley at Dodger Stadium, go here.  Dennis Powell, Tim Leary and Billy Ashley will be signing for fans.  I had received this information too late to include with this post.

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Join the 14th Annual Angels vs. Dodgers Booster Clubs Life-Saving Partnership Blood Drive 

The Angels Booster Club and the Los Angeles Dodgers Booster Club are asking you to help save lives and cast your vote for your favorite team by giving blood.  It is on Saturday, June 30, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. 

Schedule your appointment now or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

Go to this link for location information.

All presenting donors will receive a SPECIAL Commemorative t-shirt, a voucher for 2 tickets to an Angels or Dodger Home Game. Quantities limited. Schedule an appointment now!

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 Dodgers infielder Justin Sellers will be signing in Woodland Hills.

*$25.00 $20.00 per Autograph Ticket ( ANY ITEM AT THE DOOR)

$5.00 for inscriptions /personalization

$3.00 per authentication (Hologram)
2 Autographs for $30.00

* Price dropped to $20.00 for 1 autograph ticket

All Star Collectibles 
Westfield Promenade Mall 
6100 Topanga Canyon Blvd,  2nd Floor Store #2330 
Woodland Hills, CA 91367 
(818) 710-0513

Go to this link for more information.

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Former Dodger Jay Johnstone will be signing free autographs in the City of Industry on June 30, 2012 from 10:00 Am to 12:00 PM.  

Manuel's Original El Tepeyac Cafe #2 
13131 Crossroads Pkwy South 
City of Industry, CA 91746
(626) 968-3230