BIG LITTLE SILENT SPORTS AUCTION

On Tuesday, January 15, 2008 the 43rd annual Red Smith Sports Award Banquet was held at the Radisson Paper Valley Hotel in Appleton. This winter sports gathering is the largest annual sports banquet in the state. Big Brothers Big Sisters has been honored to be a charitable focus of a local sports personality event. For 15 years, the Red Smith Sports Award Banquet has supported Big Brothers Big Sisters by allowing us to hold a sports memorabilia silent auction with all proceeds benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters. Nearly 2,000 banquet attendees, as well as the general public, attend the auction and bid on the items.

Special thanks and appreciation to our signature sponsor, Miron Construction. Together, Miron Construction and Big Brothers Big Sisters are building a partnership for youth.

This year’s auction raised more than $20,000. Big Brothers Big Sisters annually serves more than 800 children in our community. At our average cost of service of $800 per child, the auction directly enabled us to reach and serve 25 more children who want and need a mentor.

Our sincere thanks go to the dozens of individuals and organizations who donated sports-related memorabilia, tickets, packages, and gift certificates to the auction. If you are interested in donating items to next year’s auction, please call 920-739-3542.

2008 Auction Items and Donor Appreciation

Autographed apparel: Green Bay Gamblers hockey jersey signed by the entire team, a USHL All Star Game hockey puck and a certificate for a Buffalo Wild Wings VIP table at an upcoming Green Bay Gamblers game. Courtesy of PMI and Green Bay Gamblers

Autographed Apparel: NASCAR Kyle Busch #5 (Large t-shirt, cap). Courtesy of 1150 WHBY and the Woodward Radio Group

Autographed Apparel: WIXX Breakfast with the Boys T-shirt autographed by host John Maino and Green Bay Packers Ryan Grant and Brady Poppinga; with Packer Sweatpants, insulated lunch bag, beverage cup, can cooler AND a $10 gift card to The Player's Choice. Courtesy of WIXX, The Players Choice, and a Friend of Big Brothers Big Sisters

Autographed Baseball: Bob Gibson. Courtesy of Red Smith Committee

Autographed Baseball: Brooks Robinson, Hall of Fame 1983 (Baltimore Orioles). Courtesy of a friend of Big Brothers Big Sisters

Autographed Baseball: Milwaukee Brewers, Prince Fielder #28 with bobble head, Brewers t-shirt, and collector card. Courtesy of Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club

Autographed Baseball: Minnesota Twins, FB Kent Hrbek #14. Courtesy of Minnesota Twins Baseball Club

Autographed Football: 2007 collectors series football with the transferred signatures of the entire team and coaching staff. Courtesy of Green Bay Packers

Autographed Football: Green Bay Packers Aaron Kampman. Football Courtesy of Scheel's Sports              

Autographed Football: Green Bay Packers CB Al Harris #31 Courtesy of 1150 WHYB and the Woodward Radio Group. Football and Display Case Courtesy of Scheel's Sports

Autographed Football: Green Bay Packers CB Charles Woodson #21 Courtesy of Woodward Communications. Football and Display Case Courtesy of Scheel's Sports

Autographed Football: Green Bay Packers DE Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila #94. Courtesy of 1150 WHYB and the Woodward Radio Group. Football and Display Case Courtesy of Scheel's Sports

Autographed Football: Green Bay Packers LB AJ Hawk #50. Football and Display Case Courtesy of Scheel's Sports

Autographed Football: Green Bay Packers T Mark Tauscher #65. Courtesy of 1150 WHYB and the Woodward Radio Group. Football and Display Case Courtesy of Scheel's Sports

Autographed Football: Green Bay Packers WR James Jones #89. Courtesy of 1150 WHYB and the Woodward Radio Group. Display Case Courtesy of Scheel's Sports

Autographed Football: Green Bay Packers WR Koren Robinson #81. Courtesy of 1150 WHYB and the Woodward Radio Group. Display Case Courtesy of Scheel's Sports

Autographed Helmet: Green Bay Packer Donald Driver. Courtesy of Appleton Post-Crescent

Autographed Helmet: replica Packer helmet signed by all Packer player guests on WHBY's In the Huddle show this past season. Courtesy of 1150 WHYB and the Woodward Radio Group

Autographed License Plate: Minnesota Viking RB Chester Taylor #29. Courtesy of Minnesota Vikings

Autographed Newspaper: Eric Hinske 02 AL ROY, The News Record 07/24/02

Autographed Photo: 11 x 14 Bob Gibson in Cardinals Uniform at Wrigley Field (from the George Brace Photography Collection). Courtesy of Attorney Vincent Biskupic

Autographed Photo: 11 x 14 Gaylord Perry, San Francisco Giants, Hall of Fame 1991 (from the George Brace Photography Collection) with autographed name plate. Courtesy of Attorney Vincent Biskupic

Autographed Photo: 8 x 10 Leroy Butler. Courtesy of Helmet Central

Autographed Photo: 8 x 10 Ryan Grant. Courtesy of Helmet Central

Autographed Photo: 8 x 10 William Henderson. Courtesy of Helmet Central

Autographed Plaque: Dale Earnhardt Jr. Thanks to Eric Wenzel

Autographed Plaque: Green Bay Packers AJ Hawk. Thanks to Eric Wenzel

Autographed Plaque: Green Bay Packers Greg Jennings. Thanks to Eric Wenzel

 

Autographed Plaque: Milwaukee Brewers JJ Hardy. Thanks to Eric Wenzel

Autographed Print: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar with Spaulding Mid Size Basketball. Courtesy of a Friend of Big Brothers Big Sisters

Autographed Print: Wisconsin Basketball Head Coach Bo Ryan; with Wisconsin Cap, Mock-turtle Shirt, & more. Courtesy of University of Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletics

Autographed Volleyball: 2007 Badger NCAA Women's Volleyball Team; with official game program, cap and insulated cup. Courtesy of Motion Synergy Physical Therapy

Buy for Your Bride Silver and Red Sponge Coral Necklace by Whirly Girls with Heavenly Love Bath Set AND Mary Kay Facial Makeover Package. Courtesy of K. Gaier and B. Sexsmith

Buy for Your Bride Sterling Silver Twist Tube Necklace by Whirly Girls with Colorology Mood Pack Violet Fragranced Oil Warmer. Courtesy of K. Gaier

Coby MP3/CD Player Radio with Chicago Bears Duffel Bag, Sport Water Bottle, Plush Teddy and more. Courtesy of Van Vreede's and Friends of Big Brothers Big Sisters

Gift Certificate: Bridgewood Golf Course. Golf for four with two carts. Also with 12 Callaway Golf HX Hot 12 Golf Balls with Blistering Distance. Courtesy of Bridgewood Golf Course

Gift Certificate: Four (4) Tickets to UW Green Bay Men's Basketball with Backpack and Sport Water Bottle. Courtesy of UW Green Bay Athletics

Gift Certificate: Four (4) Tickets to UW Green Bay Women's Basketball with Backpack and Sport Water Bottle. Courtesy of UW Green Bay Athletics

Gift Certificate: Kimberly Cardinals Four (4) National Pro Fastpitch Champion Series Passes with Jacket. Courtesy of Kimberly Cardinals

Gift Certificate: One hour scenic airplane ride over the Fox River Area for three. Courtesy of Dennis Gillespie

Gift Certificate: One Year Single Membership to Gold's Gym. Courtesy of Gold's Gym

Gift Certificate: PDQ Car Wash for Two (2) Wash Plus; with two Hot Wheels cars. Courtesy of PDQ Car Wash

Gift Certificate: RCI Resort Vacation with carry-on travel bag and Aloe Up Sun & Skin Care products. Courtesy of Coldwell Banker The Real Estate Group, Inc.

Gift Certificate: Two (2) Granite Peak Lift Passes and 2 Night Stay at Best Western Midway Hotel, Wausau. Courtesy of 1150 WHBY and the Woodward Radio Group

Gift Certificate: YMCA of the Fox Cities One Year Family Membership. Courtesy of YMCA of the Fox Cities

Green Bay Packer Apparel, Winter Coat Adult XL & T-shirt; with specialty flashlight carabineer keychain, and Home Field Advantage: A Dad’s Guide to the Power of Role Modeling by Ken Ruettgers  

Green Bay Packer Apparel, Winter Coat Youth L (14-16) & Cap; with Wilson Rookie League Mini Football 

Hand wood turned ball-point pen (African Padauk) with Contour Portfolio. Courtesy of JP Turnings and MARCO

Hand wood turned ball-point pen (Birdseye Maple) with Contour Portfolio. Courtesy of JP Turnings and MARCO

Karate America 10-class Kickboxing Punch Card with Neoprene Bag Gloves and Water Bottle. Courtesy of Karate America Appleton East

Karate America White Belt Program and Official Karate America Uniform. Courtesy of Karate America Appleton East

Kids’ Sports Toy Bucket I with Swimtastic Family Swim Pass. Courtesy of a Friend of Big Brothers Big Sisters and Swimtastic Swim School

Kids’ Sports Toy Bucket II with Swimtastic Family Swim Pass. Courtesy of a Friend of Big Brothers Big Sisters and Swimtastic Swim School

Lambeau Field Legends Medallion Collection, with Sports Illustrated December 10, 2007 Sportsman of the Year Brett Favre Issue

Michael Jordon Last Shot Plaque with piece of actual game floor from last game with the Chicago Bulls. Thanks to Eric Wenzel

Milwaukee Mile Governor's Cup Race Ticket Package for two (August 24, 2008), includes pit and paddock passes, PLUS enjoy a trip to Victory Lane to celebrate the winner of the Wisconsin All-Star 100, and two (2) Matt Kenseth autographed caps; with Randy LaJoie Die-cast Stock Car Replica. Courtesy of The Milwaukee Mile

Remington Titanium Personal Care Package: 30 Piece Deluxe Haircut Kit, Microscreen Shaver, and Beard Trimming Kit; Bullet Line Insulated Thermos; also with Carolina Panthers Cap, XL T-shirt and Duffel Bag

Runner's Package: Fuel Belt, Mesh Cap, Body Glide, GU Energy Gel, Run Strong by Kevin Beck, XL Wisconsin Badgers T-shirt, Sportline FM Radio Pedometer, Coby MP3 Digital Music Player. Courtesy of Friends of Big Brothers Big Sisters and Van Vreede's

Salon Package including Haircut, Eyebrow Wax, Purology Hair Product, and Cosmetics Case. Courtesy of Grassroots A Salon

Smart Kids Package: 100 Things You Always Wanted to Know About… Book Set, Owl Puke, Wisconsin T-shirt, Backpack

Texas Hold 'Em Poker Plug & Play Multi-Player TV Game with NFL Colts t-shirt and other fun stuff!

Ticket Voucher: Milwaukee Brewers  Four (4) Club Level Seats. Courtesy of Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club

Tickets: Four (4) Marquette Basketball vs. Rutgers February 23. Courtesy of 1150 WHBY and Woodward Radio Group

Tickets: Two (2) UW Badger Hockey  at Kohl Center, Madison (Sat, Feb 16 vs. Minnesota State; Sat, Feb 2 vs. Minnesota Duluth; Sat, March 15  WCHA Playoffs) With Two (2) Wisconsin Badger Shirts. Courtesy of M. Schenian Family

Unsigned Plaque: Milwaukee Brewers Prince Fielder w/ piece of game used jersey with Sports Picks Prince Fielder figurine. Thanks to Eric Wenzel

Valentines Basket I with Broadway Nails Gift Certificate. Courtesy of Diversified Investigations and Broadway Nails

Valentines Basket II with Nauts Landing Gift Certificate. Courtesy of Diversified Investigations and Nauts Landing

 

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