Here we go.
As in the past few years, I have created a visual of the places I met people in 2015:
The Travelers Championship(Cromwell) made it back on the list this year after I attended the event for the first time since 2014.
50. Tito Oritz | Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion | Manchester,CT
49. Stuart Appleby| PGA Tour | Cromwell,CT
48. Canaan Smith | Country Artist | Wallingford,CT
47. Jonas Gray | Former New England Patriots Running Back | Waterford,CT
46. Photo With Tiffany | 80's Pop Star | Uncasville,CT
45. Ernie Els | 2x PGA Tour Major Champion | Cromwell,CT
44. Daniel Hamilton | UCONN Basketball, NBA Prospect | Storrs,CT
43. Tyler Beede | San Francisco Giants Prospect | New Britain, CT
42. Kyle Crick | San Francisco Giants Prospect | New Britain,CT
41. Bubba Wallace Jr. | NASCAR Rising Star | Cromwell,CT
40. Henry Owens | Boston Red Sox Starting Pitcher | Pawtucket,RI
39. Blake Swihart | Boston Red Sox Catcher | Pawtucket,RI
38. Ryan Sheckler |Professional Skateboarder | Cromwell,CT
37. Justin Masterson | Boston Red Sox | Baltimore,MD
36. Francisco Lindor | Cleveland Indians | Pawtucket,RI
35. Jerry Remy | Boston Red Sox Announcer/ Former Player | Mashantucket,CT
34. Brian Cashman | New York Yankees General Manager | Uncasville, CT
33. John Henry | Boston Red Sox/ Liverpool F.C. Owner | Mashantucket,CT
32. Troy Brown | New England Patriots Legend | Pawtucket,Rhode Island
31. Joe Buck | MLB/NFL Announcer | Boston,MA
30. Jim Calhoun | Naismith Hall of Fame/ Former UCONN Basketball Head Coach | Cromwell,CT
29. The Swon Brothers | Country Band | Brooklyn,CT
28. Tim Wakefield | Former Boston Red Sox Pitcher | Cromwell,CT
27. Geno Auriemma | Naismith HOF/UCONN Women's Basketball Head Coach |Cromwell,CT
26. Photo With Kris Dunn | Providence College Basketball/ NBA Prospect | Providence, RI
25. Clay Buccholz | Boston Red Sox | New York,NY
24. Chris Webby | Rap Artist | Torrington,CT
23. Iliza Shlesinger | Comedian | Mashantucket,CT
22. Patton Oswalt | Actor/Comedian | New York,NY
21. LeGarrette Blount | Patriots Running Back | Attleboro,MA
20. Stephen Gostowski | Patriots Kicker | Cromwell,CT
19. Malcolm Butler | Patriots Cornerback | Worcester,MA
18. Xander Bogaerts | Boston Red Sox Shortstop | Mashantucket,CT
17. Rodney Atkins | Country Star | Woodstock,CT
16. Bubba Watson | 2x PGA Tour Masters Champion | Cromwell,CT
15. Mat Lauer | TODAY Show Host | Cromwell,CT
13. Pedro Martinez | Baseball Hall of Fame | Framingham,MA
12. Photo With Ray Allen | NBA Legend | Storrs,CT
11. Carlton Fisk | Baseball Hall of Fame | Mashantucket,CT
10. Bridget Moynahan | Actress(Blue Bloods, Coyote Ugly) | Cromwell,CT
I was able to meet Bridget at this year's Travelers Celebrity Pro-Am. She currently stars in one of my favorite shows, "Blue Bloods". This was her second year in a row at the event, but I had to miss it last year. She was awesome to her fans, and I hope she continues attending in future years.
I was able to meet Bridget at this year's Travelers Celebrity Pro-Am. She currently stars in one of my favorite shows, "Blue Bloods". This was her second year in a row at the event, but I had to miss it last year. She was awesome to her fans, and I hope she continues attending in future years.
9. Pat Monahan | Lead Singer of Train | Wallingford,CT
I actually met Pat during December of last year so he missed that countdown, but this was a huge success for me. Train has been a mainstay on pop radio for a very long time now, and I was very excited to meet Pat!
I actually met Pat during December of last year so he missed that countdown, but this was a huge success for me. Train has been a mainstay on pop radio for a very long time now, and I was very excited to meet Pat!
8. George Lopez | Actor/Comedian | Cromwell,CT
George was one of the most cordial celebrities I have ever met. He actually grabbed more photos from under my ones on top, which is nearly unheard of for someone to do. It was awesome to meet a comedy legend.
George was one of the most cordial celebrities I have ever met. He actually grabbed more photos from under my ones on top, which is nearly unheard of for someone to do. It was awesome to meet a comedy legend.
7. Rob Schneider | Actor/Comedian | Manchester,CT
This was perhaps my most fun experience of the year. Rob took me into his green room after his stand up show which was surprising, and a new experience all together. If you watch Adam Sandler movies you know how important Rob is in the world of comedy.
This was perhaps my most fun experience of the year. Rob took me into his green room after his stand up show which was surprising, and a new experience all together. If you watch Adam Sandler movies you know how important Rob is in the world of comedy.
6. Kevin Bacon | Actor(Footloose,Tremors, The Following) | Hartford,CT
I was able to meet Kevin Bacon on opening night of his show, "Rear Window", in Hartford. He was awesome to the few people waiting, and besides being an awesome actor, he gives A LOT back to the community.
I was able to meet Kevin Bacon on opening night of his show, "Rear Window", in Hartford. He was awesome to the few people waiting, and besides being an awesome actor, he gives A LOT back to the community.
Anyone who meets celebrities knows that this was the year to meet 50 Cent. He was touring to promote his Vodka domestically as well as internationally, and he REALLY hooked it up with outside items. "Get Rich or Die Tryin'" was one of the first albums I bought in middle school back in the day, so this was a HUGE one for me.
4. James Patterson | Author | Hartford,CT
James Patterson has sold an incredible amount of books(~275,000,000) and I have always been a huge fan. Getting a 1st edition ,"Along Came a Spider", signed was pretty awesome because that was the first book in the "Alex Cross" series, as well as the first book by him that I read. He was actually surprised that I had one in such good condition.
James Patterson has sold an incredible amount of books(~275,000,000) and I have always been a huge fan. Getting a 1st edition ,"Along Came a Spider", signed was pretty awesome because that was the first book in the "Alex Cross" series, as well as the first book by him that I read. He was actually surprised that I had one in such good condition.
3. Josh Radnor | Actor(How I Met Your Mother, Liberal Arts) | Storrs,CT
Josh starred as Ted Mosby in my favorite television show of all time, and meeting him was not a guarantee, so when I was able to meet him I was very happy. If you haven't seen his movie, "Liberal Arts", which he directed and starred in, I greatly recommend it.
Josh starred as Ted Mosby in my favorite television show of all time, and meeting him was not a guarantee, so when I was able to meet him I was very happy. If you haven't seen his movie, "Liberal Arts", which he directed and starred in, I greatly recommend it.
2. Donald Trump | Mogul/ Presidential Candidate | Atkinson,NH
This was (I believe) my most read post of the year, and it makes sense. Trump is polarizing. Many love him, many hate him, and I am certainly not a fan of his politics, but he was amazingly relevant this year, and it is amazing that I got to meet him. I am still pretty shocked about it even though I had it planned out, and I hope to meet more presidential candidates in the future.
This was (I believe) my most read post of the year, and it makes sense. Trump is polarizing. Many love him, many hate him, and I am certainly not a fan of his politics, but he was amazingly relevant this year, and it is amazing that I got to meet him. I am still pretty shocked about it even though I had it planned out, and I hope to meet more presidential candidates in the future.
1. Mike Trout | Best Baseball Player in the World | Boston, MA
I had a little difficulty selecting #1 on this list, however at the end of the day, this experience is the one that made me the most happy, and that I will cherish in the future. Mike is known as one of the best signers at stadiums in baseball, which is remarkable seeing how he is the best player in the game, and everyone wants a piece of him. I was a little lucky to meet him, but very, very happy to.
I had a little difficulty selecting #1 on this list, however at the end of the day, this experience is the one that made me the most happy, and that I will cherish in the future. Mike is known as one of the best signers at stadiums in baseball, which is remarkable seeing how he is the best player in the game, and everyone wants a piece of him. I was a little lucky to meet him, but very, very happy to.
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