ACTIVITIES & EVENTS
Each year the National hosts many exciting activities and events. Listed below are some of the 2006 events scheduled
Foot Great Roman Gabriel
MLBPA Baseball Card Clubouse - Boy Scout Program - The Major League Baseball Players Association will host several baseball card workshops on Friday 7/28. Each child who participates will receive free packs of cards in a collectible tin, learn about baseball cards and participate in games of "Pack Wars" for bigger prizes including XBox game consoles. There will also be Boy Scout merit badge counselors onhand to award those kids who build a collection of baseball cards.
Jay Johnstone veteran baseball player
Anaheim Ducks Day Saturday July 29 - The Ducks will be at the National with a variety of activities. New Ducks merchandise will be available as well as autographed and game worn/used items. They will hold daily free drawings for great prizes. They have special offers for season ticket purchasers. On Ducks Day Saturday, visit the Ducks Booth (#766) for a special 4X6 postcard which could win an authentic Anaheim Ducks team signed jersey.
Dodger great Bill Russell
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Day July 30 - The Angels are hosting activities at their booth (660) on Sunday July 30. The Angels will also have a special Promotion. On Sunday July 30, each Angels fan who brings a 2006 Angels game ticket to the Tristar Booth (Corporate Pavilion #642) will receive a FREE TRISTAR Howie Kendrick card! One card per ticket/person while supplies last.
Dodger great Ron Cey
TriStar Productions National Autograph Pavilion - The Autograph Pavilion will be hosted by TriStar Productions and will showcase celebrities and athletes over a five-day period of the consumers' show July 26-July 30, 2006. To see the celebrities signing at the Autograph Pavilion,
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Cey, Johnstone, Russell
NAXCOM VIP Club Reception - VIP Club Members are invited to pick up their credentials and VIP Club Gifts at the NAXCOM Reception held Wednesday afternoon, July 26 3:30 PM-5 PM. There will be refreshments and free autographs at the VIP Reception from 1973 Heisman Trophy Winner and former LA Ram John Cappelletti, former Angel and Dodger outfielder Jay Johnstone and former Ram and UCLA running back Wendell Tyler.
Hall of famer Gaylor Perry
27th National Sneak Peek- The National will open to consumers on Wednesday night July 26 5-9PM for a special Sneak Preview. Special Sneak Peek Free Autograph Guests are Ron Cey, Bill Russell and Roman Gabriel. Special paid autograph guests will be USC's Heisman Tandem of Reggie Bush & Matt Leinart. The first 4000 Attendees at he Sneak Peek will receive a specially created SAGE-Game Exclusives Draft Jersey Swatch Card of Reggie Bush, Matt Leinart or Vince Young. The Show Floor will be open and admission is free for all VIP Admission attendees. One day Admission Tickets may be purchased at $15.00 each in advance through this web site. The Autograph Pavilion will have several exclusive "Wednesday Only" signers. Check back regularly as we announce the special guests for Sneak Peek. All Exhibitor Booths will be open and many companies provide promotional items.
Barry Bonds 715th Home room ball now on sale at e-bay
Benchwarmers International - The popular Bench Warmers booth will have several of the models appearing during the week and providing free autographs.
Kids Free Day at the 27th National - Friday July 28 - All youngsters 15 and under will be admitted at no charge on Friday. There will be special giveaways and other activities for Kid's Free attendees! Many of our other Corporate Sponsors will have special gifts for our young collectors.
Players Inc Kids Free Autographs - On Friday, July 28, Players Inc will provide free autographs for all youngsters 15 & under. Appearing from Noon til 1:30 PM will be former KC Chief Running Back Christian Okoye. Appearing from 11:00 til 12:30 will be Willie Gault. Gault, a former US Track Olympian played part of his career with the LA Raiders.
NFL.com -The NFL will be exhibiting in the Corporate Pavilion and will display some of the items available for bid at NFL.com. Items available include an NFL Football signed by Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and the rest of the Rolling Stones; a LaDainian Tomlinson game-used Chargers helmet and a 2006 Pro Bowl helmet signed by more than 60 NFL All-Pros! You'll have the chance to view and bid on great NFL collectibles and more. Don't miss it!
