Not everyone was watching the NCAA Tournament all weekend. The Fanatics Sports Spectacular in suburban Chicago brought thousands of collectors to the Stephens Convention Center for the annual spring show.
Over 300 tables manned by about 160 dealers had new and old cards and memorabilia but for many, the Fanatics shows are all about the autographs…and where else but at an autograph show could you get a Joe Montana-Dennis Rodman meeting?
Mad respect for my man: Super Bowl King @JoeMontana #GOAT at @Fanatics show in #chicago @Prince_Mrketing pic.twitter.com/Jftt0cdvYq
— Dennis Rodman (@dennisrodman) March 20, 2016
Great day for my son meeting 2 HOF QB’s @DanMarino @JimKelly1212 Thanks @FansAuthentic #FAShows ?? pic.twitter.com/7FB60JAnhZ
— Scott Pudwell (@pudwellphoto) March 19, 2016
Another spectacular day at @FansAuthentic, 3 new paintings of mine signed. Thank you guys for a well run event! pic.twitter.com/BEBn9ZosaI
— Alex (@SportsArtByAlex) March 19, 2016
@FansAuthentic thanks for the great day meeting @AmariCooper9 Great guy!! #raidernation pic.twitter.com/OwytVT8Pol
— ahart2001 (@ahart2001) March 19, 2016
Michal Rozsival signing a replica #StanleyCup ? for a fan. #FAShows pic.twitter.com/mjqd4YASnU
— Fanatics Authentic (@FansAuthentic) March 19, 2016
Fanatics set up a mini football field and for a price, you could catch a pass from Dan Marino, Jim Kelly or Joe Montana.
In case you were wondering… @DanMarino can still throw a perfect post route! Cc: @MiamiDolphins #FAShows pic.twitter.com/XBgqPN8FyR
— Fanatics Authentic (@FansAuthentic) March 19, 2016
.@JimBrownNFL32 adding his signature to this #Browns helmet. #FAShows pic.twitter.com/myrgn5Mq8M
— Fanatics Authentic (@FansAuthentic) March 20, 2016
.@DwightC87 drawing out “The Catch” on a fans helmet at Chicago #FAShows. pic.twitter.com/wSH3wYnTXX
— Fanatics Authentic (@FansAuthentic) March 20, 2016
Terry Bradshaw cancelled his appearance due to a surgery. He has rescheduled for the May show in Chicago. In fact, if you were coming for Steelers, you had a rough weekend. Martavis Bryant pulled out after his year-long suspension and Antonio Brown cancelled with “no reason” on Sunday according to Fanatics officials.
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