Kelly Marino Showdown

[#89]

I'll be sending the pix and maybe someone can set up a link or something.
If they ever have another one GO.
You got a lot for your money. The crowd was 15752. Not bad.

Marino did NOT sign in tents like the other stars and was seen signing for a few of the VIPs and Player's kids. After all he does get like $100 for an autograph.

Best dancer- Thurman Thomas. even break dancing

Best player - Kenny Davis

First injury- Don BEEBE twicked on like the second play of the day.

Best water boy Ruben Brown that's all I saw him do but why take a chance this close to the season.

Most fun for me when Marlon Kerner jumped two barriers and a wall to say hi, hug and kiss.

Sweetest player Kent HULL who after I got a note passed to him sent a security guard over to get ALASKA DARIN'S jersey signed. Yes dear, I'll bring it to Canton.

Awesome fireworks display.

Biggest complaint -The traffic and lines OH MY GOODNESS
I did not stand in any autograph lines but did get some fair pix.
My digital is still very new to me. First thing Tasker said to me was " Hi Cindy NEW CAMERA"

[WG]

So it was cool then. I heard a few say they were disappointed. Largely due to the autograph situation.

[#1 Bills Fan]

Thanks for the great report #89. Sorry I missed it.

I'm sure there will lots of pics posted.

[#89]

If you only went for autosgraphs it would have been hard because the lines were so long. I think the line for Kelly's was at least 300 or more and he signed for an hour or more. There were a lot of disappointed people on that count but I went to see the players, friends, game etc not waste my time in autograph lines.

[The_Philster]

I was the same way, #89. I got Marv's and Kelso's autograph but spent my time roaming around talking to people like Steve Tasker and Pete Metzelaars. I really couldn't care much about getting autographs because people cheapen it, like Marino or like fans who whine about it. Thurman's dancing was worth the price of admission and, if I get a chance, I'm gonna bring it up with him in two weeks in Canton.

[Billsbabee]

Thanks for the reports #89 and The Philster. Sounds like a fun time. Sorry I had to miss it. Can't wait to see the pics though.

[venis2k1]

i wish i was able to make it, sounds like a blast, sucks that marino had to be such a jerk. but after all he was there for charity, who wants his autograph anyway?

by the way, its nice to be here, i think i am going to enjoy being on this board

[askabry]

Best part for me:

Pleasant welcome to Scott Norwood.

[LtBillsFan66]

Sounds cool. I'm glad you folks enjoyed it.

[Luvbills]

Hey cindy....I met some people that know you. I did not get their names as we were at the Hunter's Hope tent and they were asking about volunteering. I asked them where they lived and they said Olean. So I mentioned your shop and how you sold HH bears and they knew exactly who you were..small world.

My two cents on yesterday...I thought the autograph area was very poorly managed and set up. Too many kids went away upset IMO. I spoke to one man who was not even going to stay for the game even though he had tickets.

The game was great...loved watching Thurman dance and Marino did NOT sign autographs because he can make more $$$$ at private signings(got this from a very very reliable source). Many of the players were going to donate their appearance fees back to all three charities. Oh and the concession stands were AWFUL!!!!! Lines were way too long and very under stocked.

[Billsbabee]

Hey Luvbills!


Glad to see I finally got you the right link and you made it over here.

Thanks for more info on yesterday.

[#89]

I brought water and grapes so I didn't try to do the consession stand. I did hear that they ran out of food around 4:30 and the consessions in the stadium took at least 40 mins to get served. I can see why they would run out the guy who sat in my row himself ate 3 hotdogs, 2 cokes, nachos and peanuts. Must have cost him $20.

Some of the players would have stayed longer for autographs but it was very hot and a good thing there was a breeze. I think they did a really nice job for the first time but Kelly use to do Stargaze celebrity softball so they have had practice. I think the layout could have been better. It probably looked great on the floorplan then you add 8000 people wanting autographs and there's no room to move. The crowd could have been thinned if they just opened up the stadium sooner. Many of the older, handicapped and just plain tired adults wanted a place to sit down.

[lordofgun]

Welcome to the boards, luvbills!

[Cntrygal]

WELCOME venis2k1 and Luvbills!!!!!!!!!!!!:)

[northernbillfan]

Do they still restack the beer cups at Ralph?

When I saw my first game in 87, I saw an expose on TV about the mould in the cups at Rich. They would just sweep up the cups from the stands and then restack and use them over and over again. Made me :madshake: