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HOF'er, Super Bowl MVP &
Raiders Legend
Fred Biletnikoff
Signs at Sports Gallery
 On
August 11, 2006, Raiders Legend Fred Biletnikoff
made a special in-store appearance at Sports Gallery's
Carmel Gallery.
Fred
Biletnikoff was an All-American end at Florida State
in 1964. Despite this fact, many professional scouts
doubted that Fred would make it in the NFL because
he lacked speed. But, Biletnikoff parlayed hard
work, precise pass routes, and great hands into
a Hall of Fame career with the Oakland Raiders.
Coach John Madden called him "one of the most
dedicated athletes I have ever seen." In Super
Bowl XI, Biletnikoff was named MVP in Oakland's
32-14 win over the Minnesota Vikings. Fred retired
after the 1978 season. He had 589 career receptions
for 8,974 yards and 76 touchdowns. Fred's trademark
was large gobs of a gooey substance known as "stickum"
which he smeared on his socks so he could apply
some to his fingers before each play. Elected to
the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1988, Fred was
a true original and a classic Raider.
Signing
for over two hours, it was a wonderful appearance
as Fred chatted with fans, posed for pictures and
signed every type of Raider collectible imaginable.
Congratulations
to Trevor Borstdorf of Los Gatos, CA who
won our raffle for an official NFL football signed
by Fred.
Check
out our photos from this special event below (more
coming soon!). And please visit sportsgalleryweb.com
in the future for information on upcoming in-store
appearances and signings.
Thank
you very much to Fred for a terrific signing. And
most of all thanks to all the members of the Raider
Nation that made this such a memorable day. Just
win baby!
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