In my opinion, I think this may be the strongest year overall for the blog ever, which is saying a lot because 2013 was amazing.
I can't wait to hear all of your feedback, and while I have stepped back a little since starting my new job/life happened, I really appreciate you all still coming back to read time and time again.
Previous Countdowns:
As always, this list is highly subjective, and is based on 2014 relevance of the person,quality of the person in their area of work, my liking of them, and my experience with them.
Rank|Name|Job|Place I Met Them
50. Manny Delcarmen,2007 World Series Champion w/ Red Sox, Pawtucket,RI
49. Steve Lyons, Former Red Sox/Current Analyst, Pawtucket,RI
48. Henry Owens, Red Sox Top Pitching Prospect, New Britain,CT
47.Officer Steve Horgan, 2013 World Series Icon, Pawtucket,RI
46. Luke Hancock, 2013 NCAA Final Four MVP, Storrs,CT
45. Montrezl Harrell, Star Louisville Player, Storrs,CT
44. Nick Ahmed, Arizona Diamondbacks, Wethersfield,CT
43. Evan Turner, Boston Celtics, Uncasville,CT
42.Boston Rob Mariano, SURVIVOR Redemption Island Winner,Uncasville,CT
41.Rick Reilly, Journalist,West Hartford,CT
40.Brandon Workman,Boston Red Sox, Pawtucket,RI
39.Sean Rodriguez, Tampa Bay Rays, Boston,MA
38.Mookie Betts, Boston Red Sox, New Britain,CT
37.Grant Balfour, Tampa Bay Rays,Boston,MA
36.Maurice Clarett, Former All-American Running Back,Willimantic,CT
35.Munenori Kawasaki,Toronto Blue Jays, Pawtucket,RI
34.Bryce Cotton, Former Providence Friar, Providence,RI
33.Kevvin Ollie, Former NBA Player/Current UCONN Head Coach, Storrs,CT
32.Ricky Moore, Former UCONN Basketball Star, Storrs,CT
31. Tom Higgenson,Plain White T's, Wallingford,CT
30.Brandon Bass,Boston Celtics,Uncasville,CT
29.Kelly Olynyk,Boston Celtics,Uncasville,CT
28.Jeff Green,Boston Celtics,Uncasville,CT
27.Chris Webby,Rap Artist,Meriden,CT/Providence,RI
26. George Springer, Houston Astros Star, Wethersfield,CT/Providence,RI
25.Ron Washington,Former Texas Rangers Manager,Boston,MA
24.Ryan Boatright, UCONN Basketball Star,Storrs,CT
23. Photo With Daniel Nava, Boston Red Sox, Pawtucket,RI
22.Brock Holt, Boston Red Sox, Pawtucket,RI
21. Shabazz Napier,Miami Heat,Storrs,CT
20.Jared Sullinger,Boston Celtics,Uncasville,CT
19.Avery Bradley,Boston Celtics,Uncasville,CT
18.Jim Calhoun,Naismith Hall of Famer/Former UCONN Head Coach,Storrs,CT
17.Nick Cannon,TV Star(Wild 'n Out,America's Got Talent),Uncasville,CT
16. Photo With Jeff and Matt Hardy, Former WWE Stars, Waterbury,CT
15. Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat, Former WWE Star, Waterbury,CT
14. Dick Vitale, Naismith Hall of Famer/ESPN Analyst, Storrs,CT
13. Rick Pitino, Naismith Hall of Famer/Louisville Head Coach, Storrs,CT
12. Photo With Matt Nathanson, Musician,Wallingford,CT
11.Walt Frazier,Naismith Hall of Famer,Uncasville,CT
10.Cedric the Entertainer,Actor/Comedian,Pawtucket,RI
9.Chris Tucker,Actor,Pawtucket,RI
8.Alex Morgan, United States Soccer Star, Hartford,CT
7. Photo With Ray Allen, NBA Legend & 3 point King, Storrs,CT
6.Madeleine Albright, Former Secretary of State, Willimantic,CT
5. Photo With Boyd Tinsley,Dave Matthews Band,Hartford,CT
-A member of one of my favorite bands of all time, Boyd has been in the spotlight for around 2 decades now, and when I met him was one of the most caring/appreciative musicians I have ever met.
4. Yu Darvish,Texas Rangers Star, Boston,MA
-My first big success in Boston. I am one of the biggest Red Sox fans out there, but I had never really made it up to many games until last year. Meeting Yu after batting practice certainly made me see the potential of 'graphing in Boston, and 2014 was just the tip of the iceberg.
3. Shane Victorino, 2013 Red Sox Hero, Pawtucket,RI
This was probably my most shocking success ever. Shane is notoriously known as one of the meanest guys in all of sports, but luck, and knowing where to be made for an early season success I will never forget.
2.Chris Christie,Governor of New Jersey,Groton,CT/Windsor Locks,CT
-I had been wanting to start getting more political autographs, and the way I succeeded with Chris Christie over two weeks in late October/early November made a strong case for me continuing as the 2016 election looms.
Let's hope CC runs a successful campaign in 2016!
1.Chris Daughtry,Daughtry,Wallingford,CT
I went into this night with the hopes of just having a good time at my favorite band's concert, and I left well after midnight having met one of the people who has been high on my list to meet for the longest time. I have been following Chris closely literally since the airing of his American Idol audition, and now 4 albums later, I am still a huge fan. This encounter meant so much to me, both as a fan and musician.
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