Ed Dickson 2010

Ed Dickson Drawing

Ed and Joshua and Jacob with the autographed drawing

Ed about to autograph my drawing

Baltimore Ravens rookie Tight End: Ed played his college ball at the University of Oregon. While there he was considered one of the best Tight Ends in the country. In the 2010 NFL Draft, the Ravens chose him in the third round (70th overall pick).

Our family went to his autograph signing at the Great Moments Shop on Oct. 26th.

Alex Wujciak 2010

Alex Wujciak Drawing

Jacob at the Terps vs. Fla. State Nov.20,2010

University of Maryland Terrapins Inside Linebacker: A senior in the 2010 season, Alex is considered on of the top play making linebackers in the country. He is a two time All ACC selection (2nd team in 2008.)

Willis McGahee 2010

Willis McGahee drawing

Baltimore Ravens Running Back: Willis played his college ball for the Miami Hurricanes. He was on the 2001 National Championship team. In 2002, Willis set team records with ten, one hundred yard games, and twenty eight touchdowns. In the 2003 NFL draft, he was the twenty third pick in the first round by the Buffalo Bills. In 2007 he was traded to the Baltimore Ravens and made the 2007 Pro Bowl.

Lance Armstrong 2010

Lance Armstrong Drawing

Road Racing Cyclist, 7 time Tour de France Champion, Cancer Survivor. Although years apart, Lance and my Pop had the same form of Cancer. What started as a testicular tumor in both, Lance's tumor metastasized into his brain, lungs, and abdomen. My pops metastasized into his left kidney, and right lung. Both underwent numerous surgeries and extensive chemotherapy. After they were in complete remission, Lance went on to win seven Tour de France races, and Poppa ran two full marathons (of his seven total). Lance and my Poppa are two of my all time favorite athletes!

Danica Patrick 2010

Danica Patrick Drawing

Race car Driver: In 2005 Danica won the Indy 500 Rookie of the Year award. In 2008 she became the first woman to ever win an Indy Car race, the Indy Japan 300. In 2009 her third place finish in the Indy 500 was the highest finish ever by a woman. This year she started driving in the Nascar Nationwide Series for Dale Jr. Motorsports.

Michael Oher 2010

Michael Oher Drawing

Baltimore Ravens Offensive Tackle: Michael was the Ravens first round draft pick (23rd overall) in the 2009 NFL Draft. Prior to the 2010 season Michael was moved permanently to the Left Tackle position to protect Joe Flacco's blind side. His early life from childhood through his football career at Ole Miss, was the subject of Michael Lewis's 2006 book, The Blind Side: Evolution of a Game. The book has since been made into a movie.

Stephen Strasburg 2010

Stephen Strasburg Drawing

Washington Nationals rookie pitcher. On June 8,2010 I was at the major league debut of pitcher Stephen Strasburg. Stephen was the Nationals 2009 first overall, first round draft pick. Baseball media and experts said that there has never been so much hype for a major league debut. Stephen exceeded expectations striking out fourteen Pirates over seven innings (one strikeout shy of a major league debut record), without giving up a walk, and only two hits. This game was without question one of my top two or three games all time!

Ivan "Pudge" Rodriguez 2010

Ivan Rodriguez Drawing

Washington Nationals Catcher. Ivan has played for five major league teams before joining the Nationals for the 2010 season. Ivan is commonly regarded as the best defensive catcher that has ever played the game. Ivan won the American League MVP Award in 1999. He also won the National League Championship Series MVP Award, en route to winning the 2003 World Series with the Florida Marlins. He holds the all time major league record for the most games ever caught.

Wes Unseld 2010

Wes Unseld Drawing

Washington Bullets retired Center/Forward, Hall of Famer. I have never really liked basketball. I was never good at it, and don't really like to watch it. Basketball does however hold a special place in my heart. It is my fathers favorite sport. I still have his adult recreation league championship trophy from the year I was born. When I was a little boy, Pop took me to my first professional sports event. It was a Washington Bullets game at the old Capital Center. The Bullets played the Seattle Supersonics, and we got there early so we could see the pre-game shoot around. We went down to court side, and I got autographs from Wes Unseld, and Kevin Greavy.

Wes was the second pick overall in the 1968 draft. That year he won Rookie of the Year Honors as well as League MVP (only the second player ever to do so behind Wilt Chamberlain). Regarded as one of the best defensive players of his era, Wes lead the NBA in rebounds in 1975. Wes played his entire career with the Washington Bullets (1968-1981). Wes was enshrined into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1988.

Anquan Boldin 2010

Autographed Anquan Boldin Drawing

Anquan Boldin and Joshua with my drawing

Anquan signing my drawing

Baltimore Ravens Wide Receiver. Chosen by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2003 NFL Draft, Anquan has played opposite of Larry Fitzgerald who I drew two seasons ago. In 2003 he was the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year. In his first game as a rookie, he had 217 yards receiving which is an NFL record. He was the fastest player in NFL history to reach 400 and 500 career receptions. He has been to three Pro Bowls.

On March 6, the Baltimore Ravens made a trade with the Arizona Cardinals for Anquan. He is pictured here in my drawing, three days later, in his Ravens uniform which he has never actually worn yet.

In week 3 of the Ravens 2010 season against the Cleveland Browns, Anquan became the fastest player in NFL history to reach 600 receptions. (He also caught three touchdowns passes in the win) Two days later, Joshua and I went to Anquan's autograph signing at Great Moments in Westminster.

Deontre Johnson 2010

Deontre Johnson Drawing

Deontre is a Middle Linebacker/Fullback for Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High School

In his senior year playing for the Wise High School Pumas, Deontre played middle linebacker and full back. For the season on offense he had 405 yards on 77 carries with 7 touchdowns. On defense he had 116 tackles. His team set a state record with eight straight shut outs, and in the State Championship Game played at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Deontre had 20 tackles.

Deontre is the son of a long time friend from work. I have not even seen Deontre since he was playing in my swimming pool at seven or eight years old. Now he is going off to play college football for Shepherd University in West Virginia where he hopes to play safety. His Dad and my good friend CJ is very proud of him!

1958 Baltimore Colts Hall of Famers: 2010

1958 Baltimore Colts Hall of Famer Drawing

BFK Rives printmaking paper 22x30

Lenny Moore signing my drawing

Gino Marchetti signing my drawing

Art Donovan signing my drawing

Raymond Berry signing my drawing

On December 28,1958 The Baltimore Colts played the New York Giants in the NFL Championship game at Yankee Stadium. The game went into sudden death overtime, and the Colts won 23-17. The game is referred to as "The greatest game ever played."

No.82 Raymond Berry: Wide Receiver

Raymond's 12 receptions in the 1958 Championship Game are a championship game record that still holds today. Raymond was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1973.

No.24 Lenny Moore: Half back/Wide Receiver

Lenny was signed by the Colts in 1956 and won the NFL Rookie of the Year Award. Between 1963 and 1965 he scored a touchdown in 18 consecutive games (interrupted by 5 games with an injury), a record that was tied 40 years later in 2005 by Ladainian Tomlinson. He is the only player in NFL history with over 40 reception touchdowns, and over 40 rushing touchdowns. Lenny was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1975.

No. 70 Art Donovan: Defensive Tackle

Art went to 5 straight Pro Bowls from 1954-1958. He played on both of the back to back Colt Championship teams, 1958 and 1959. Art was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1968.

No.89 Gino Marchetti: Defensive End

Gino played for the Colts for 13 seasons. In the 1958 Championship game, he fractured his ankle but remained on the sideline for the entire game. The injury broke a streak of 9 consecutive Pro Bowls. In 1969 the Hall of Fame voted him as "The greatest Defensive End in pro football history." Gino was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1972.

On March 6,2010 I went to Great Moments Memorabilia Shop for the autograph signing.

Matt Stover 2010

Matt Stover drawing

NFL Place Kicker. Signed by the Indianapolis Colts at the start of the 2009 season, Matt was the third most accurate kicker in NFL history, and fifth all time in scoring. Matt played the previous thirteen seasons for the Baltimore Ravens, including winning Super Bowl XXXIV. On Feb.7,2010, at 42 years and 11 days, Matt became the oldest player to start a Super Bowl. Matt kicked a field goal to become the oldest player to score points in a Super Bowl, but the Colts lost to the New Orleans Saints.

Jared Gaither 2010

Jared Gaither drawing

Baltimore Ravens Offensive Tackle. Jared played his college ball for the University of Maryland Terrapins. At 6'9" and 340 lbs., Jared is the biggest player in the NFL.

Ray Rice 2009

Autographed Ray Rice Drawing

Joshua and Jacob with Ray Rice and my drawing

Ray signing my drawing

Baltimore Ravens Running Back. In just his second year, Ray not only lead the Ravens in rushing, and receiving yards, he was second overall in the NFL in all purpose yards (2041 total). He also had 286 combined yards in the two playoff games. Ray was only the eighth player in NFL history to have over 1000 yards rushing, and 700 yards receiving, Ray was named team MVP, and named to the 2010 NFL Pro Bowl, his first.

Thanks to Cedar at Bolt Athletics.com for getting me the picture of Joshua and Jacob with Ray and my drawing!

Lindsey Vonn 2010

Lindsey Vonn Drawing

US Ski Team Alpine Racer. My sister Rebekah has been following, and gotten me interested in Lindsey's career as she trains for the 2010 Vancouver Olympics. Lindsey is already the most successful American woman skier in World Cup history. In 2009, Lindsey became the first American woman ever to win back to back World Cup Championships (2008,2009). She is second all time, only to Bode Miller, in American World Cup wins for American skiers male or female. She is also now the first female athlete that I have drawn.

Feb. 18,2010 Yesterday while I was skiing with my poppa, and son, Lindsey won the first ever American Olympic Gold in women's downhill.

Haloti Ngata 2009

Autographed Haloti Ngata Drawing

Haloti signing my drawing at Great Moments Timonium

Haloti with Joshua at Great Moments Timonium

Defensive Tackle for the Baltimore Ravens. In the 2006 NFL Draft, the Baltimore Ravens selected Haloti as their first round pick (12th overall). This year at seasons end, Haloti was elected to his first Pro Bowl. On Jan. 7,2010, Joshua and I went to Jay's Great Moments memorabilia shop in Timonium Md. for Haloti's autograph session.

Cassius Clay 2010

Cassius Clay Drawing

2010 marks the 50 year anniversary of Cassius Clay winning a Gold Medal at the 1960 Rome Olympics. Five years later, the year I was born, Cassius had joined the Nation of Islam, and changed his name to Muhammed Ali.

Ray Lewis 2009

Ray Lewis drawing 2009

On December 20,2009 I went to my first Ravens game. During the pre-game warm ups, I went down to the front row of the end zone where the Ravens were. This was the first time that I had seen Ray, or any of the Ravens that I have drawn live. I really didn't think much of it until I was up in my seat during the player introductions. When Ray exploded out of the tunnel, and did his dance, the place went nuts! His presence just electrified the crowd, just as it has done for fourteen years now in Baltimore. Ray Lewis IS the Ravens! At seasons end, Ray was elected to his eleventh Pro Bowl.

Derrick Mason 2009

Derrick Mason drawing 2009

On December 20,2009 against the Chicago Bears, Derrick in the first quarter, became only the sixteenth player in NFL history to make 850 catches. That was my first Ravens game.

Terrell Suggs 2009

Terrell Suggs drawing 2009

Baltimore Ravens Outside Linebacker

Ray Lewis 2008

Ray Lewis drawing 2008

Middle Linebacker for the Baltimore Ravens. The teams leader on and off the field for many years, Ray is now regarded as one of the best linebackers of all time. Ray was the MVP of the 2000 Superbowl.

Ed Reed 2008

Ed Reed drawing 2008

Safety for the Baltimore Ravens. I heard one broadcaster say, "his ability to create chaos on the field is second to none. When he makes an interception, or recovers a fumble, his ability to switch his brain and body into an offensive minded ball carrier makes him the best that ever played his position."

Mark Clayton 2008

Mark Clayton drawing 2008

Baltimore Ravens Wide Receiver

Joe Flacco 2008

Joe Flacco drawing 2008

In 2008 the Baltimore Ravens under rookie quarterback Joe Flacco had an 11-5 record. Joe became the first rookie quarterback to win a road playoff game, and in fact won two before losing the AFC Championship Game to the Pittsburgh Steelers who went on to win the Superbowl.

John Harbaugh 2008

John Harbaugh drawing 2008

Head Coach for the Baltimore Ravens. Prior to the 2008 NFL season, the experts said the Ravens would win 3-5 games under rookie Head Coach John Harbaugh. This was due in part to having a rookie quarterback Joe Flacco, who played the previous year for Delaware University. The Ravens went on to have an 11-5 season, and advanced through the playoffs to the AFC Championship game. They lost to the Pittsburgh Steelers who went on the win the Superbowl.

Nick Markakis 2009

Autographed Nick Markakis drawing

Nick Markakis signing my drawing

Joshua and Nick with my drawing

Baltimore Orioles right Fielder: I did this drawing in 2009, but on Sept. 5,2010, Joshua and I went to Great Moments White Marsh for this signing.

Melvin Mora 2009

Autographed Melvin Mora Drawing

Melvin Autographing my drawing

Melvin was the long time third baseman for the baltimore Orioles. After the 2009 season, the Orioles traded Melvin to the Colorado Rockies. On April 22,2010 I went to Nationals Park to see the Washington Nationals play the Rockies. When Melvin finished batting practice he came over and signed the drawing.

Dave Trembley 2009

Dave Trembley drawing 2009

Baltimore Orioles Manager

Gregg Zaun 2009

Gregg Zaun drawing 2009

Baltimore Orioles catcher. Gregg is the nephew of former Baltimore Orioles catcher Rick Dempsey. Rick was the MVP of the 1983 World Series that the Orioles won. Gregg was traded during the 2009 season, when Matt Weiters was brought up from triple A ball.

Kevin Millar 2006

Kevin Millar drawing 2006

Daniel Cabrera 2008

Daniel Cabrera drawing 2008

Right handed power pitcher. Daniel threw in the upper nineties when he started with the Baltimore Orioles, but never reached his potential. In the 2009 season he was traded to the Washington Nationals, who eventually released him.

Josh Hamilton 2009

Josh Hamilton drawing 2009

During the summer of 2009, I read Josh's book Beyond Belief. In the book he used the Bible verse James 4:7 as a creed to help him overcome addiction. The verse reads, "Humble yourself before God, resist the Devil, and he will flee from you." Sounds like a good creed for all of us to follow! Thanks Josh! Good lick and God bless you!

Vladimir Guerrero 2008

Vladimir Guerrero 2008

Outfielder for the Anaheim Angels. Described by some as the best "Bad Ball" hitter in the game, I once saw Vladimir hit a single on a pitch at Camden Yards, that actually bounced on the ground before it crossed home plate.Vladimir hits barehanded, I saw this drawing as a challenge as hands and faces are the hardest things to draw.