Dan Hampton - 10/29/11 - Jim & Steve's Sportscards, Waukegan, IL

The crowd started gathering early on a bright, sunny Saturday morning as Hall Of  Famer and Bears legend Dan Hampton made his way to Jim & Steve's. Entering the store to a hefty applause, the affable former defensive tackle and Superbowl XX champion greeted those in line and didn't stop chatting, talking football and sharing stories from the past for the next two hours. Everyone left with an autograph and a smile.

Next up at Jim & Steve's, a rare store '85 Bear store appearance in late November. CSAC will have details very shortly, so check the calendar at www.csac.biz!

Johnny Knox - 10/29/11 - Phillips Chevrolet, Frankfort

One of many CSAC members that showed up at Phillips Chevrolet in Frankfort for a Johnny Knox appearance, sent us this picture. After a long wait in line, many walked away with a signed souvenir from the talented wide-receiver!

Donnell Woolford - 10/22/11 - The Baseball Card King!, Oak Lawn, IL

Bears fans young and old came out to the Baseball Card King! in Oak Lawn on Saturday to meet former Bear and fan favorite Donnell Woolford. Donnell returned to the Chicago area to participate in some charity events and to reconnect with his Chicago fans. Photos, mini helmets, posters and banners were signed and everyone had a great time!

CSAC was on hand as usual, signing up new and return members at 10% off. One lucky member pulled a limited edition promo card signed by Hall of Famer Frank Robinson at this event! This is the second Frank Robinson signed card in the last few weeks we have given away to someone who signed up for membership at one of our remote events!

You too can become one of many happy collectors by coming out to our next remote sign up event which will be this Saturday, October 29th at Jim & Steve's in Waukegan for the Dan Hampton signing. Hope to see you there! www.csac.biz.

Nick Reed - 10/11/11 - The Baseball Card King!, Oak Lawn, IL

After a tough loss on Monday night vs the Lions in Detroit, it would have been reasonable for Nick to take Tuesday off and rest up for the Vikings on Sunday night, but no...Nick spent his Tuesday evening with Bears fans and collectors at The Baseball Card King! in Oak Lawn, signing autographs and discussing how to get the Bears back on track.

Next up at the King! Donnell Woolford on Oct. 22nd. Come on out and meet one of the most popular former Bears at a rare appearance!

Thomas Sanders - 10/08 - The Baseball Card King!, Oak Lawn, IL

Fresh off a trip to Washington and a meeting with the President, '85 Bear Thomas Sanders took time to stop by The Baseball Card King! in Oak Lawn to greet fans, chat about the SBXX Champions and the White House trip....oh and to sign some autographs too!

Many more signings planned at the King!, be sure to check the CSAC calendar for all the details!

CSAC to set up at Nov. Sun Times show

CSAC will once again be setting up our display at the 43rd Annual Sun-Times Sports Collectors Convention November 18th-20th at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont. We will have our 10% off promotion running all weekend and of course our signed card grab bag, a few give-aways and more! So come on out to the show, there will be dozens of big-name autograph sessions and some great memorabilia on sale. Here is a short video of an interview we gave at last years show:

Mike Vail - 10/1/11 - The Baseball Card King! (new store in Oak Lawn)

 Former Cub Mike Vail made a rare appearance in this area when he surfaced at The Baseball Card King!'s new store in Oak Lawn for a signing. This store will also host CSAC's next signing with Chicago Bear defensive end Nick Reed on Oct. 11th. Tickets as usual are free for CSAC All-Star and HOF members with the others priced at $15 in advance, $20 day of. Tickets available at www.csac.biz or at the store.

Caleb Hanie - 10/1/11 - AU Sports in Niles

 

Fans and collectors, young and old, were excited to meet Chicago Bears' quarterback Caleb Hanie today at AU Sports in Niles. Caleb signed autographs, chatted about the Bears and his days in Texas, and took some pictures. For future signings to be held at AU Sports, be sure to follow our calendar at www.csac.biz.

Starlin Castro - 9/29/11 - Jim and Steve's Sportscards in Waukegan, IL

  There was an overflow crowd that packed Jim and Steve's in Waukegan on Thursday night, all to see and meet the Cubs' young budding superstar and baseball's 2011 National League hits king: Starlin Castro. After receiving a rousing ovation as he made his way to the signing table, Starlin proceeded to sign autographs and take pictures with fans for 90 minutes. Everyone left happy with their newly signed memorabilia, which is destined to become much more valuable as this great young star matures and embarks on a long and prosperous career! More signings are scheduled soon at Jim and Steve's, get all the details at www.csac.biz!