30th National Sports Collectors Show at IX Center From July 29th-August 2nd

Submitted by Eugmc on July 11, 2009 - 12:12pm.

Some of the biggest sports legends in history will be on hand for the 30th National Sports Collectors Show at the IX Center later this month. The show runs from July 29th-August 2nd this year and features the likes of Bob Feller, Jim Brown, Troy Aikman, Bo Jackson, and Joe Montana who will be participating in autograph signings.

Below you will find all the information on the event including schedule of events and hours of operation.

Show Hours

Wednesday, July 29: 5pm to 9pm
Thursday, July 30 through Saturday, August 1: 10am to 6pm
Sunday, August 2: 10am to 5pm

Admission

Single-day admission tickets are $15 if purchased in advance. Week-long VIP passes are available, starting at $119

Tickets can be purchased by following this link.

Autograph Schedule

THURSDAY, JULY 30

Dick Schafrath 1:15 PM
Sonny Siebert 1:30 PM
Lee May 1:45 PM
Joe Charboneau 2:30 PM
Rick Reuschel 2:30 PM

FRIDAY, JULY 31

Johnny Rodgers 11:30 AM
Eric Crouch 12:00 PM
George Rogers 12:00 PM
Jack Clark 12:30 PM
Ron Dayne 12:30 PM
Mike Rozier 12:30 PM
Johnny Lattner 1:00 PM
Billy Sims 1:00 PM
Steve Owens 1:30 PM
Bill Monbouquette 1:30 PM
Chris Weinke 1:30 PM
Jason White 2:00 PM
Gary Beban 2:00 PM
Gino Torretta 2:15 PM
Len Barker 2:30 PM
Don Schwall 2:30 PM
Dick Kazmaier 3:00 PM
Y.A. Tittle 4:00 PM
Andre Thornton 5:00 PM
Charley Trippi 5:00 PM
Bob Gain 5:15 PM
Mike Pruitt 5:15 PM
Craig Krenzel 5:30 PM

SATURDAY, AUGUST 1

Gale Sayers 11:30 AM
Joe DeLamielleure 11:45 AM
Troy Aikman 12:00 PM
Earl Campbell 12:00 PM
Jim Kelly 12:00 PM
Jim Brown 12:15 PM
Lynn Swann 12:15 PM
Marcus Allen 12:30 PM
Jack Lambert 12:30 PM
Barry Sanders 12:30 PM
Bruce Smith 12:30 PM
Rod Woodson 12:45 PM
Joe Montana 1:00 PM
Thurman Thomas 1:00 PM
John Riggins 1:15 PM
Eddie George 2:00 PM
Phil Simms 2:00 PM
Jan White 2:00 PM
Jim Stillwagon 2:15 PM
Eric Dickerson 2:30 PM
Archie Griffin 2:30 PM
Billy Shaw 2:30 PM
Charles White 2:30 PM
Howard Cassady 3:00 PM
Kordell Stewart 4:00 PM

SUNDAY, AUGUST 2

John Montefusco 11:30 AM
Rollie Fingers 11:30 AM
Bo Jackson 12:00 PM
Charles Nagy 12:30 PM
Tom Seaver 12:30 PM
Bruce Sutter 1:00 PM
Craig Biggio 1:00 PM
Mike McCormick 1:00 PM
Jerry Sherk 1:15 PM
Roberto Alomar 1:30 PM
Denny McLain 1:30 PM
Bob Feller 2:00 PM
Ron Blomberg 2:30 PM

Special Events

30th National VIP Party – Wednesday, July 29, 2:30 to 4:30pm
This special kick-off party, hosted by Beckett Media, is exclusively for attendees who purchase either the week-long SuperVIP or VIP admission package. In addition to receiving week-long credentials and high-valued gift bags, there are free autograph opportunities from Cleveland Indians’ icon Andre Thornton and Football Hall of Famer Charley Trippi.

30th National Sneak Peek – Wednesday, July 29, 5-9pm
All collectors get their first glimpse at the 30th National during the annual Sneak Peek, which includes free autographs from Thornton and Trippi. Joining them to sign free autographs is former Ohio State great Craig Krenzel, quarterback for the Buckeyes’ National Championship in 2002. All autographs are one per person as time permits. The 30th National Sneak Peek opens to the public at 5pm. VIP attendees receive free early (4:30) admission to the Sneak Peek as part of their package.

Tristar Productions National Autograph Pavilion
The Autograph Pavilion, hosted by Tristar Productions, features autograph signing sessions by some of the sporting world’s greatest of all time, including Joe Montana, Bo Jackson, Bruce Sutter and Tom Seaver.

Kids Free Week at the 30th National
All youngsters 12 and under will be admitted at no charge all five days of the National, with special giveaways and other activities for "Kids Free" attendees. The Kids Trading Table allows youngsters to trade their cards for superstar cards and, as an added bonus, the NFL Players Association will provide several former players for free autographs.