I went to the National today..................

milbroco

On a kind of spur of the moment thought, I made it to the National today. My wife and daughter went shopping around Inner Harbor while me and my son went to the show. We cancelled our previous plans on Friday. It was awesome! What a freakin great day! I did not buy much of anything, just a few early 70's hockey commons for my sets.

While walking around, we stopped at a table that had a lot of game worn jersey's. The booth owner was Joseph Tomon Jr. and he had a Sidney Crosby game worn jersey on the table. My son who is 9, is a big Crosby fan and really liked the jersey. The gentlemen asked if I had a camera which I did and he offered to let my son wear the jersey for a few pictures. My son was thrilled. Here are a couple of pics.

Also at the show was Dmitri Young at Memory Lanes booth. He had some of his collection there. My eyes were amazed at the beauties he had on display. PSA 10's.....Aaron Rookie, Rose Rookie, Schmidt rookie...........WOW! He was very pleasant and it was a real pleasure meeting him. I really can't accurately describe how much of a nice person he is. Here is a pic with my son.

The best moment of the day was when my son turned to me in the middle of one of the aisles, gave me a hug and said this is a great day dad, thanks for taking me. I love you.

Well, good night to a great day.

lbcoach20

That my friends is what the hobby is all about!

Barfvader

Glad you was able to make it and had such a great day with your son.

itzagoner

thenavarro

Sounds like a fun day. Is that a T206 Wagner in that case?

Mike

milbroco

Yes is is the Wagner card. But not is PSA 10.............I foget what the grade was on that.

qualitycards

Seems like a perfect day

Stone193

<< <i>my son turned to me in the middle of one of the aisles, gave me a hug and said this is a great day dad, thanks for taking me. I love you. >>

Thanx for sharing!

I can't think of a better day - no matter where you were - moments like this last forever!

My son was 9 when I took him to the National - great day!

TNP777

another great story out of the National!

stevek

Nice to see you both had a great time, and thanks for the share.

fiveniner

Those will be great memories you will treasure forever.I never had a chance to take my son to the National however at age 9 I took my son the the Willow Grove Show in PA in 1988 when it was considered one of the best shows in the Country next to the National unfortunatley my son passed away just shy of his 16th birthday.It was the greatest Father/Son experience of my life.I will treasure those couple days forvever.

pmcollectour

Great story. Dmitri looks like a little kid too, filled with excitement just being around cards.

MBMiller25

Great Story, And Dmitri was like a little kid. Handing out his PSA 10's for everyone to take pictures with. I had a lot of fun chatting him with him on Friday.

Tedw9

Wow, great story and pics!


I gotta ask, did you see many other kids at the show?

MAD

Awesome. -- What a great father-son memory.

julen23

wd sir.

dmitri looks to be still in shape too.

Dboneesq

That moment with your son is PRICELESS! THAT is what our hobby SHOULD be about!

milbroco

Yes everyone, that was one moment I will cherish forever.

I gotta ask, did you see many other kids at the show?

I did see some kids at the show but not as many as I thought I would especially being a Saturday. Maybe they all were in lines for autographs? I stayed away from that area. I would never pay those prices for autographs. Thanks everyone for the good words.
Bob

Carew29

I believe the Wagner was the PSA 2

pdub1819

My kid just turned two, so I can't wait till he is old enough to enjoy it with me.

fiveniner

<< <i>That moment with your son is PRICELESS! THAT is what our hobby SHOULD be about! >>




You tell it like it is my freind!!!