On Saturday, Jesse, Ryan and I made the trip to Prince Frederick, Maryland to attend a toy drive and signing with former Orioles Jim Johnson and Nick Markakis. Markakis hasn't done any private signings and from what I can remember, hasn't done an in person signing in probably over 10 years or so. I jumped at the chance to make the trip when I found out about the signing. I dug through my Markakis PC box and pulled some good stuff. This 2007 Topps Turkey Red Chrome refractor is numbered 29/99. It wasn't on my radar, but when I found it, it jumped to the top of the list.
The above 2008 Topps Chrome Target T205 (above left) was the original card that I wanted to get done. It turned out great. I was also able to get a 2009 Topps done, as well. I appreciate Jesse for getting the T205 chrome done. He got a Topps Propaganda Markakis done for himself.
I had gotten Johnson on a card recently through a private signing, so I had to really dig to find more of his cards. I went through my Orioles boxes and found some Johnsons. The above (left) 2006 Ropps Rookie 52 was a cool card to dig out of the box. The card on the right is a 2012 Topps Heritage.
The guys were really friendly. They look super serious in the photo above, but they really were cool.
The toy drive looks like it brought in a bunch of stuff for the kids. I had a great time with my friends, and hope we can get to some more signings soon.
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