I think I've created a monster part 2

[sportsnbikes]

In June I wrote about my son Elijah getting a bat from Jeff Francouer. Well maybe these players just like this little guy because at the Chiefs game today after warm-ups, Tyler Bray gave my son his QB towel. I thought that was cool and those towels are neat. It would've been a cool souvenir by itself. But then something cooler happened. I have been to a few games this year and Dwayne Bowe always jumps up to the stands with fans to celebrate after the game. I timed it so we could be there to celebrate with him. I picked my son up so he could see and maybe get a high five. D-Bowe had other ideas. He grabbed my son, pulled him onto the rail with him, took off his game gloves and gave them to my son. Then, he took off his under helmet cap and put it on my son's head. After that, he posed for pictures to all the press people on the field with Elijah right by his side. The kid was BEAMING but was so star struck that I don't think he knew what to say or do. I can't wait to see the Getty images

Any way it was another very special memory in KC.

[nevrdiez34]

Awesome story!! Would you mind if I borrowed Elijah for a few games next year? I'd like some game used items directly from the source myself!

[sportsnbikes]

Awesome story!! Would you mind if I borrowed Elijah for a few games next year? I'd like some game used items directly from the source myself!

LOL. That'd be fine but you'd have to fight him for the items! LOL. He loves it. Lucky little SH.

[ChrisCavalier]

Awesome story!! Would you mind if I borrowed Elijah for a few games next year? I'd like some game used items directly from the source myself!

Actually, have you thought of renting him out? Might bring you some good supplemental income

On a serious note, what a wonderful experience for your son. I also have to say it was pretty cool for Bowe to do that as well. Maybe they are trying to be more fan friendly because the Chiefs are having such a lousy season

[sportsnbikes]

Actually, have you thought of renting him out? Might bring you some good supplemental income

On a serious note, what a wonderful experience for your son. I also have to say it was pretty cool for Bowe to do that as well. Maybe they are trying to be more fan friendly because the Chiefs are having such a lousy season

LOL. Hopefully they can get the O going and really put the hammer down. Yes agreed great experience, cool dad point and some cool souvenirs.

Now I just need to figure out the best way to get them displayed for him. I was thinking it would be cool if when Bowe signed somewhere here in KC and my son was here for a visit that we could go get them signed. I'm also hoping that some pics are posted to getty. Some from the front view. I'm just not sure if the autograph would look good. One side is a rubbery type material. I am not sure of the top half. The kid would barely let me touch them. LOL. He took them to his moms so I can't check them now. Some gloves I've seen, the autograph bleeds or fades.

Does anyone with experience on game used football gloves have any advice? Should the boy and I pursue an autograph before I get them framed for him?

[3arod13]

Thanks for sharing! That is so awesome!!!

[aallanson]

LOL. Hopefully they can get the O going and really put the hammer down. Yes agreed great experience, cool dad point and some cool souvenirs.

Now I just need to figure out the best way to get them displayed for him. I was thinking it would be cool if when Bowe signed somewhere here in KC and my son was here for a visit that we could go get them signed. I'm also hoping that some pics are posted to getty. Some from the front view. I'm just not sure if the autograph would look good. One side is a rubbery type material. I am not sure of the top half. The kid would barely let me touch them. LOL. He took them to his moms so I can't check them now. Some gloves I've seen, the autograph bleeds or fades.

Does anyone with experience on game used football gloves have any advice? Should the boy and I pursue an autograph before I get them framed for him?

This story is so awesome. Just when I get down about all the negative sports stories and all the negative hobby-related stories, I am told one like this and I remember why I started collecting in the first place.

Re: the autograph query, While I am not a huge fan of autographs on game worn items, getting an autograph would be great. It would also give your son a chance to re-live the story. My initial thoughts would be to have a nice picture of the moment autographed and personalized and framed WITH the gloves in some type of shadowbox. I think that would look amazing. Just my two cents. I would love to hear what other people think.

[beef]

Thats awesome jeff! Now we've got another collector for life on our hands.

I wouldn't think autographs on the gloves are necessary, I've never seen a crisp signature on gloves. Like mentioned before a good shadowbox with pictures in it too would be classy. -Ryan ps told you it would be an easy win for the chiefs

[sportsnbikes]

And here's a style match for the Lil guy. This pic is from last week's game.

[MLB~NUT]

Ha, Very Cool... Thats a Lucky little man, congrats to him!