2011 Autograph University Mid-year Review

Skipped a few classes? Our mid-year review will catch you up on everything that has happened at Autograph University since the New Year. If you have an interest in getting a more real-time view of my adventures, I suggest you “Like” the Autograph University Facebook page and follow me on Twitter. Have a suggestion for a post that you’d like to see? Leave a comment and let me know.

Chad Ochocinco and Matt Raymond

Read all about what went down at Autograph University from January through March in our first quarter class review.

April 6 and 8, 2011
I gave away some Charlie Sheen tickets and a Kevin Youkilis autograph. Loved the comments on these posts!

April 7, 2011
Graphed John Wall of the Washington Wizards.

April 15, 2011
Graphed Maria Menounos (and picture with). Nice gal (though I think she’s giving me the stink eye in the picture).

April 19, 2011
How to degloss your cards to make them autograph-ready

April 26, 2011
The best way to carry your cards when getting autographs

April 26, 2011
Graphed hip-hop legend Talib Kweli on an album and CD cover.

April 27, 2011
Autograph University Interview: Talib Kweli

May 2, 2011
Graphed Benny Feilhaber of the U.S. Men’s National Team and New England Revolution.

May 4, 2011
Snapped a picture of Mila Kunison the set of “Ted”. No graph though.

Leighton Meester autographed 8x10

May 4, 2011
Autograph University Interview: Benny Feilhaber

May 18, 2011
Autograph collectors pitch in to say thanks for Bobby Doerr

May 20, 2011
Purchased autograph cards of Harmon Killebrew, Ernie Banks and Frank Robinson (I rarely buy but they totaled only $20 through TriStar!).

June 1, 2011
Autograph Adventures – Mark Wahlberg and Seth MacFarlane

June 1, 2011
Graphed Bob Bradley, Clint Dempsey (and picture with), Oguchi Onyewu and Tim Howard of the U.S. Men’s National Team.

June 8, 2011
Harmon Killebrew counseled younger players on the importance of an autograph

June 23, 2011
The Case of the Disappearing Autograph

June 23, 2011
Graphed Leighton Meester on the set of “I Hate You Dad” (now “Donny’s Boy”).

June 30, 2011
2011 NBA Draft Pick Autograph Signing Habits

July 11, 2011
Graphed Wayne Rooneyof Manchester United.

Marta autographed 8x10

July 13, 2011
Graphed Japanese punk band Red Bacteria Vacuum (and picture with).

July 14, 2011
Autograph Adventures – Spain National Football Team

July 14, 2011
Graphed Cam Neely.

July 24, 2011
Graphed Marta of the Brazil National Team and Western New York Flash.

August 3, 2011
Met Chad Ochocinco of the New England Patriots.

August 3, 2011
Autograph Adventures – Deftones

What have been your top successes of 2011 so far?