Made It!

Sully and I got our autographs! It was probably 5 minutes past the time he was supposed to stop signing, and I think he signed about another 10 minutes after us. Whew!!

Getting Closer

Not there yet, but at least I can see him. I'm feeling a little better about it, and getting my hopes up.

Not Looking Good

We haven't moved very far. Carew is out on the field throwing out the first pitch. He'll sign for another 30 minutes. I think our chances of getting his autograph are very slim.

I don't think I've ever been in a line that I didn't get through. There's a first time for everything I guess.

Haven't Moved Yet!

Sully has managed to keep his spirits up despite the fact that it's been 30 minutes and the line hasn't moved yet.

Made It Inside

The line is huge!!!! Not all these people were outside. I think we'll still get an autograph, but it will take a while, and there's no way we'll get two.

Rod Carew Signing

The line isn't as bad as I thought it would be. We're about 45 minutes early.

Jacque Jones

Jacque Jones is playing left field. Apparently trying to resurrect his career. He just swung very late for strike three. Hopefully that's not how he's playing all the time.

Great Seat and Perfect Weather

My seat is 6 rows in back of the Red Wings dugout. Swarzak is pitching. I guess I hadn't paid much attention so far this year but the Red Wings are in last place. By a lot of games. Scranton is in first. I guess we're the underdogs tonight.

Horrible Picture, But...

Also at the regular pre-game autograph booth, Rob Delaney was signing. I had him sign my ticket stub and took this very blurry picture. I brought a lot of cards of the current roster, like Brendan Harris, Jacque Jones, Trevor Plouffe, Jose Morales, and Swarzak. I didn't have a Delaney card though.

Got My Card Signed Too

I made it through the line a second time very quickly and got my card signed. The line was dwindling. He's supposed to sign for another 45 minutes but I'm not sure anyone will be there.

Rod Carew signs tomorrow. We'll see if I can get through that line at least once to get my 2000 Fleer Greats of the Game card signed.

Changed my mind at the last minute

They were selling balls towards the front of the line so I decided to grab one. I'm now in back of the line. Still intending to get my 2004 Topps Heritage signed.

Getting Closer

The line is moving pretty quickly. I'm close or Mr. Nelson now but the line still goes way down the hall and back again.

Gates Opened

The gates to Frontier Field opened and I made my way to the Jeff Nelson autograph line.

There are probably 100 people in front of me. I'm surprised there are so many. He's signing for quite a while, so I'm not worried.

Most of these folks don't seem like the typical autograph hounds I usually run into at these events. Just local folks who are confused about what he'll sign, if it's free,etc.

Lots of Yankee fans here. The Red Wings are playing Scranton, which is part of the Yankee's system.

Red Wings game and Jeff Nelson autograph

I'm in Rochester, NY on business and got in early enough to catch a Red Wings game. Jeff Nelson (relief pitcher for Yankees and Mariners in the 1990's to mid 2000's) is signing autographs before the game.

All I had at home was a 2004 Topps Heritage so I brought it along.