2004 Night of Memories

HOT STOVE LEAGUE

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"2004 NIGHT of MEMORIES"
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***"Thanks to the 'Night of Memories' Honored Guests"***
	*SCOTT ROLEN* 2003 St. Louis Cardinals GOLDEN GLOVE WINNER: 1998, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 National League ALL-STAR: 2002, 2003 A special thanks to Scott for signing autographs and sharing stories about today's major leaguers.
	*HARMON KILLEBREW* Washington Senators 1954-1960 Minnesota Twins 1961-1974 Kansas City 1975 Hit 573 homers over 22 years. Ranks fifth All-Time. BELTED OVER 40 ON 8 OCCASIONS. DROVE IN OVER 100 RUNS 9 TIMES. American League MVP IN 1969. A special thanks to Harmon for signing autographs and sharing classic baseball stories with the fans.
	*GEORGE FOSTER* Led National League in HR 77-78 Led National League in RBI 76-78 National League All-Star in 1976-79, 81 National LeagueMVP Award in 1977 A special thanks to George for signing autographs and sharing stories about Cincinnatti's "Big Red Machine". George finally admitted that he was "The Big Red Machine".
	*DON MATTINGLY* "The Yankee Captain" Autographed photos, baseballs, bats, and memorabilia. He also emcee'd a 20 minute question and answer session with the other honored guests. A very special thanks to Don for all he does.
	*BRAD WILKERSON* *2003 Montreal Expos* 2002 National League Rookie of the Year Runner-up. Autographed photos and memorabilia. A special thanks to Brad for signing autographs and sharing stories about what it takes to be a "Big League" player.
	*JAMEY CARROLL* *2003 MONTREAL EXPOS* *University of Evansville Class of 1996 All-American* A special thanks to Jamey for signing autographs and sharing his story about making it to "The Show".
	Harry Spilman *Hitting Coach for the Houston Astros* A special thanks to Harry for signing autographs and admitting to Don that the road to the 2004 World Series is paved with "Yankee" arms.
	*SPECIAL GUESTS INCLUDED:* *Greg Jelks(Manager of the Evansville Otters)* *Boots Day (Former Otters manager)* *LOCAL/AREA MINOR LEAGUERS:* Ryan Miller, Heath Phillips, Ryan Hutchison, Eric Riggs, Andy Rohleder, Wes Carroll
*Super Bowl Tickets*. 2 tickets to the 2005 Super Bowl were auctioned. Tickets are compliments of Bob Griese, Pro Football Hall of Famer. This year's tickets sold for $5000.00 to the high bidder. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Along with proceeds from admission and autograph sessions, money was raised for the Hot Stove League projects through a memorabilia auction at the Vanderburgh 4-H Center on Friday night. Top prices included: A limited edition bat, especially made for the Night of Memories, signed by honored guests, including Harmon Killebrew, George Foster, Don Mattingly, Scott Rolen and Brad Wilkerson - $1,350. A signed Stan Musial bat and ball in a display case - $850. A St. Louis Cardinals jersey signed by Scott Rolen - $800. A framed print of Yankee legends, including Don Mattingly, Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig - $750. A picture of Hall of Famers Stan Musial and Ted Williams, autographed by both - $700. A picture of Yogi Berra congratulating Don Mattingly after his first home run in Yankee Stadium, signed by both - $700. Estimated gross income $112,000.00 OTHER AUCTION ITEMS LISTED BELOW

**AUTOGRAPHED BASEBALLS**
Nick Johnson	Braden Looper	Alvin Dark	Bob Feller
Joe DiMaggio	Hank Aaron "755" HR	Carl Yastrazemski	Bob Griese
Raul Mondesi	Johnny Podres	David Justice	Fernando Vina
Todd Jones	Jermaine Dye	Ryan Klesko	Pee Wee Reese
Andruw Jones	Jason Isringhausen	Jim Edmonds	Dontrelle Willis
Stan Musial	Kerry Woods	Vladimir Guerrero	Andy Pettitte&Jorge Posada
Andy Rohleder	Steve Obenchain	Rohleder/Obenchain	Wes Carroll
Wes Carroll/Jamey Carroll	Wes Carroll/Steve Obenchain	Cal Ripken	Don Mattingly
No Hit Baseball Don Larson "56", David Cone "97", David Wells "95"
"Night of Memories Stars" Don Mattingly, Bob Griese, Andy Benes, Brad Wilkerson, Scott Rolen
Don Sutton	Greg Maddux / Ball&Card	Cecil Cooper, George Foster, Steve Garvey, Bill Matlock, Gary Mathews, Steve Rogers

BATS	JERSEYS
Stan Musial Autographed bat	Scott Rolen Authentic Cardinals Jersey(signed)
Brad Wilkerson 2 Autographed bats	Brad Wilkerson Expos San Juan T-Shirt(signed) VERY RARE
Jeff Conine "Fla Marlins" signed bat	J.D. Drew Cardinals Practice Jersey(signed)
Jeff Bagwell Autographed bat	BOBBLEHEADS
Bobby Richardson "Stat Bat" Jeff Foxworthy Signed Bat	Scott Rolen(2) Greg Maddux, Tom Glavine, Andruw Jones (set)
Brad Wilkerson, Tom McGraw, Josh Frogg Signed bat	Hank Aaron, Eddie Mathews, Dale Murphy, Phil Niekro, and Warren Spahn(set)
Adam Dunn Signed bat	Marvelous Marvin Hagler
Ryan Klesko Signed bat	Andy Benes Brad Wilkerson(2)

**SPORTS PICTURES**
Mickey Mantle "pastel picture" (signed)	Bobby Jones 1930 "Grand Slam" picture Byron Nelson / Bob Hamilton "Finals 1944 PGA"
Andy Benes Picture	"Legends of Crimson" Picture
John Lattner Autographed picture	Altanta Braves "1995 World Champions" picture
Don Mattingly/Yogi Berra 1st Home Run @ Yankee Stadium	Rusty Wallace "Genuine Miller" Picture (2)
Don Mattingly / Cal Ripken, Jr. Signed picture	Barry Bonds Picture
Bobby Richardson Picture	Ken Griffey Jr. Picture
Frank Thomas "Clock" Picture	Billy Wagner Picture
Yankee Legends print	Charles Gehringer Cut signature
Nolan Ryan "Clock" Picture	Terrell Davis Picture
2004 Night of Memories Program Signed by special guests	Penny Hardaway Picture
Yogi Berra Various black&white pictures	Andy Benes Picture
Mark Grace Picture	Don Mattingly Roll out with 6 autographs

**FOOTBALL/BASKETBALL**
Louisville Cardinals Football signed by Bobby Petino	1972 Miami Dolphins 17-0 footbal Signed by various players
Clyde Drexler signed Basketball	Rick Berry signed Basketball
Tim Duncan Coin Set	Vince Carter Coin Set
Chicago Bulls Coin Set(Joudan, Pippin, Rodman)	Michael Jordan 1998 All-Star Coin Set
1992 Basketball Cards(Shaq Rookie year)	Dennis Rodman & Isiah Thomas Basketball(signed)

**OTHER STUFF**
Greg Maddux signed 1995 World Series Comm. hat	Joe DiMaggio signed hat
Cal Ripken Poster	Willie Mays Poster
Babe Ruth Poster	Nolan Ryan Poster
6 pack of Cokes Atlanta Braves 1991 National League Championsa	2003 Atlanta Braves Media Guide signed by Bobby Cox & John Schuerholtz
Shawn Green BB Card/ game used piece	Luis Gonzalez BB Card/ used game piece
Jason Giambi BB card/ game used piece	Vladimir Guerrero BB card/ game used piece
St Louis Cardinal Welcome Mat	Cal Ripken T-shirt
Goodyear Racing Hats (5)	Princess Di Collector Plates
Mark McGuire 24K Gold plated coin & ring set	Book: "I AM A SOLDIER, TOO" signed by Jesica Lynch & Rick Bragg
IU Puzzle	"God Bless America silver coins (2)
Book: "Baseball Parks Past & Present"	Houston Astros vs St Louis Cardinals line-up card
Craig Biggio signed Astros Hat	Box of Sports Cards(approx 750)
Factory Set Fleer BB cards	Misc sets Diamond BB cards
"Cardinals Only" parking sign	Cardinals wall clock
Budweiser pool float	Misc Cardinals pins
2001 World Series Comm. with flag	New Furnace / Baylor Heating