Another result of the Coronavirus scare

[sox83cubs84]

I haven't been made aware of any such news about the show yet. Your question, however, is a valid one, especially in regards to fan/athlete contact during the autograph sessions. The concept, in terms of the current health scare, makes total sense. The only frowny faces would come from fans unaware of the show organizer's actions and, sadly, a few of the more profit-driven dealers, who would squawk because the show's attendance would likely plummet with no autograph guests. Your reasoning is spot on; I'm just not sure how show promoters will respond, both here and at other shows.

Dave Miedema

[sox83cubs84]

The world was put on notice that the Summer 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo have been postponed until as yet unspecified dates in 2021.

Dave Miedema

[sox83cubs84]

As of 3:30 PM on 3/12, the Chicago Sports Spectacular website still plans to hold their event. However, as of this point in time 19 autograph guests have cancelled their appearance due to the COVID19 pandemic. This is up from 11 cancellations just this morning.

Dave Miedema

[sox83cubs84]

As of 3:30 PM on 3/12, the Chicago Sports Spectacular website still plans to hold their event. However, as of this point in time 19 autograph guests have cancelled their appearance due to the COVID19 pandemic. This is up from 11 cancellations just this morning.

Dave Miedema

After mandates issued by Illinois Gov. Jerry Pritzker, this even was cancelled based on crowd size restrictions. The show was officially shut down Thursday evening while a number of dealers were using the evening for early table/booth set-up. No word as of now as to whether the event is totally cancelled or whether it'll be held at a later date.

Dave Miedema

[sox83cubs84]

If you're an oldie but a goodie (like me), you'll remember an NFL kicker named Tom Dempsey. Now 73 and being treated for Alzheimer's and dementia. It was announced that he contracted COVID19 a few days ago. Fortunately he has apparently recovered

Dave Miedema.

[tom1315]

If you're an oldie but a goodie (like me), you'll remember an NFL kicker named Tom Dempsey. Now 73 and being treated for Alzheimer's and dementia. It was announced that he contracted COVID19 a few days ago. Fortunately he has apparently recovered

Dave Miedema.

Dave I recall this Saints kicker...held the record for longest FG made for many years...so glad he has recovered!

Tom

[sox83cubs84]

The IIHF has announced that the qualifying round games for the Beijing Olympics in 2022 have been postponed. The hockey qualifiers have been moved to August 2021.

Dave Miedema

[sox83cubs84]

In the nation where the pandemic began, the Chinese Basketball Association, in which about 40 Americans play, has delayed their planned resumption of their season, pushing it back from early April to sometime in May.

Dave Miedema

[sox83cubs84]

Now postponed until further notice: the 40th anniversary of the 1980 USA Miracle On Ice hockey team, which was scheduled for Las Vegas. The reunion will be held, but the current plan would be in late summer.

Dave Miedema

[sox83cubs84]

The entire 3-game series this weekend in St. Louis between the Cardinals and the Cubs has been cancelled due to the continued outbreak of COVID19 positive tests in the Cardinals organization. It's not been decided if the 3 games will be made up, although any such make-up games between the two teams will have to be played at Wrigley Field, as this was the only road trip to Busch Stadium scheduled for the 2020 Cubs in the revised schedule.

The Cardinals haven't played a game since July 29.

Dave Miedema