JOHNGY'S BEAT

As I have been reporting, Fan Expo returns to Chicago this Friday through Sunday. As usual, I will be joined by Tony "On the Beat"...

Fan Expo returns to Chicago this Friday through Sunday. As always, I will be "On the Beat" meeting all sorts of celebrities and in...

Friend Encounters is a weekly series featuring friends meeting celebrities. I freely admit I am fascinated by mascots. If there is a mascot ...

Celebrity Jersey Cards is a weekly series in which I create virtual trading cards for celebrities wearing sports jerseys. Today, I continue ...

Cards That Never Were is a recurring series in which I create virtual trading cards for players missed in various sets. It is a concept I bo...

Fan Expo Chicago returns August 14-16. As usual, I will be "On the Beat" all weekend meeting all sorts of interesting folks. One o...

At a recent Chicago Bandits softball game, Tony and I were hanging out on the concourse prior to the game, when I saw a familiar face. I don...

I was a big fan of the wrestler Missa Kate. I am an even bigger fan of the person Melissa. Missa Kate retired from in-ring action much to th...

Fan Expo returns to Chicago August 14-16. Of course, I will be "On the Beat" all weekend meeting all sorts of celebrities and inte...

Friend Encounters is a weekly series featuring friends meeting celebrities. I met Jonathan many years ago at a Chicago Bandits game. A sport...