Over the years, having the opportunity to participate in private and public signings also means having the opportunity to hang out with some pretty amazing people. One of them being, Hall of Famer and 2x NBA Champ, Mr. Dick Barnett - we met him last year at a signing held in New York and he was so great. Nothing better than sitting side by side with sports legends from different eras and hearing them talk about their heyday, teammates and the sport as a whole.

We never take these quiet moments in the chaos for granted and hope our friend Dick is resting peacefully.

Thanks for everything!

Richard "Dick" Barnett (October 2, 1936 – April 27, 2025)

Photo: From our personal collection, a signed 1969-70 Topps

Hello fellow autograph collectors!

We will be participating in signings with the following players next month. Please let me know if you are interested in sending in your items to be signed!

We are proud to announce we are talking part in the following signings.

(MAY DEADLINE)

If you are interested in sending in items to be signed for these players, feel free to reach out!

For More info please visit www.CrossIslandCollects.com

🎉 We’re thrilled to be part of the brand new Mantle Autograph Collectors group! 🎉

If you're into autograph collecting—or just starting out and want to learn the ropes—this is the place to be. Whether you’re showing off your prized signatures, asking for authentication tips, or swapping stories about TTM (through the mail) wins and woes, we’re here for it all.

With our awesome admin @theboovier and moderators @Minnygraphs99 & us @crossislandcollectibles, our goal is to create a fun, welcoming space for collectors of all levels.

👀 Share your latest pickups
🕵‍♂️ Ask questions
💬 Chat upcoming signings (in-person & TTM)
📬 Talk mail-in success & fails

Let’s build something amazing—one autograph at a time. 🔏
Join the convo and show us what you’ve got!

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We are proud to announce we are talking part in the following signings.

Upcoming Signing/Mail-In Opportunity!
(DEADLINE APPROACHING)

If you are interested in sending in items to be signed for these players, feel free to reach out!

For More info - https://crossislandcollects.com/