Hall of Famer Barry Larkin

[chakes89]

First of my 3 new pick ups since Larkin was named to the Hall of Fame.

1986 game used home jersey from Larkin's rookie year.

NICE!!!!!!!

[AWA85]

Newest arrival: Barry Larkin 1986 game used rookie bat.

[EricTheRed44]

Not too shabby... Barry would be pleased with your collection.

[vdsporty25]

I finally got my Larkin items around to take a couple pics. 1994 Game Used Batting Helmet and three of his gamers that show great game use. Also included a few of my Larkin PSA 10's.

[vdsporty25]

Well I made the trip to Chicago this past weekend for the opportunity to meet Mr. Larkin for the first time in person and he was true class in every sense of the word. I made two trips through the line. First with 3 different baseballs in hand and he took time in between each autograph to look up and talk with me as I congratulated him for getting into the Hall of Fame and talk about some of our baseball memories of years past. The second time through the line I took up one of my gamers and he smiled as he saw it and signed it for me and chatted some more about the things I collect and some more Reds memories. All in all it was a great experience and I was overjoyed one of my child hood heroes was as classy as I thought he would be and more! Go Reds!!! Here is a pic of the bat...

[scottanservitz]

Nice bat and signature!

[Gridiron Heroes]

Off topic, but I saw Barry's son last night playing guard for the Miami Hurricanes vs the Minnesota Gophers in the NIT. The Canes got spanked, but Larkin was by far the best player for Miami last night. The camera shifted over to Barry a number of times. Appearently his son has no interest in baseball, but he's a pretty good hoopster and could have a future someday in the NBA or at least overseas.

Shawn
www.gopherjerseys.com
gridironheroes22@yahoo.com

[vdsporty25]

Nice bat and signature!

Thanks a lot! It's definitely now my favorite gamer!

Here are the baseballs I got signed: