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GMF Sports Hosting Private Ray Lewis Signing

The former Baltimore Ravens linebacker will autograph items dropped off at the Havre de Grace store.

After Joe Flacco signed a contract making him the highest paid player in the NFL, he drove through the Aberdeen McDonald's for some McNuggets.

After signing on with ESPN as an NFL analyst this week, Ray Lewis will also make waves in Harford County.

GMF Sports, which opened earlier this month, is inviting people to drop off their items at the store on North Washington Street for Lewis to autograph them.

The signing is private and drop-off only, meaning nobody will meet Lewis in person, GMF Sports explained on Facebook. The store will take the items to Lewis, who will not be visiting the store itself.

People can have one item signed. Prices, established by Lewis and his agent, are as follows:

  • Photos, mini helmets: $160
  • Photos larger than 16 by 20", jerseys, regular helmets, footballs, canvas: $175
  • Inscription (Super Bowl XLVII champs, etc.): $50
  • JSA certification of authenticity: $5

Visit GMF Sports on Facebook for more on the event.

This article was updated at 10 a.m. Thursday to indicate that the event is drop-off only and Ray Lewis will not be at the physical GMF Sports store.

Barbara Snyder March 14, 2013 at 02:13 am
LOL Is his signature really worth that kind of money? A person doesn't even get the chance to hand his item over to Ray for the signing? I loved the excitement of the Superbowl, but I'm not loving Mr. Super Ego.
Alicia March 14, 2013 at 11:36 am
I agree, everyone acts like this guy was some kind of hero. He wasn't saving puppies from a burning building he was playing a game and getting paid millions of dollars to do it. Want to spend a minute with a real hero? Take a drive over to the VA hospital.
Scarlet March 14, 2013 at 01:30 pm
True Military and all public safety personell are our heroes hands down! But for us football fans it's great to meet the players any hardcore fan will pay the money to meet him! My son and I met him twice great guy to meet!! By the way most of that ticket money goes to his charity!
GMF Sports March 14, 2013 at 02:08 pm
Ray Lewis will NOT be at our store and I have contacted the editor to make the change . Sorry for any confusion and we will be having signings at our store in the future .
Scarlet March 14, 2013 at 02:28 pm
Can't wait to see who will be coming down to the store!!
Take Responsibility! March 14, 2013 at 03:44 pm
You negative bon bon eating housewives should just shut your pieholes. Yeah, he's not military, but he does a LOT for kids who don't have anything. And if you really cared about the military, take your bon bon eating butts off of the internet and go volunteer or something. Drink Bleach!
Bryan Paz March 14, 2013 at 04:02 pm
It is pricy, but we're talking about the GREATEST linebacker ever. And please don't compare NFL players to our military heroes. Of course we know he's not that type of special hero. It's apples to oranges. Real life as opposed to entertainment.
Bryan Paz March 14, 2013 at 04:14 pm
Based on what I see of the prices, would the signing of a Super bowl program cost $50 ? Or a Baltimore Sun newspaper?
GMF Sports March 14, 2013 at 04:52 pm
Rays prices have doubled since the Ravens won the Superbowl and all the other players prices have gone up also . This is for the fans that would like to get a nice piece of memorabilia or photo signed by Ray and display it proudly as a fan of Rays' and the Ravens . Anything signed by him is a great conversation piece for the rest of your life and also it's an investment . Ray Lewis will be in the Hall of Fame in 5 years without a doubt which at that time your piece that you got signed by him just became that much more special . The price to sign a program , newspaper or any other article of that nature is $160 as it is considered a Non Premium piece . We are selling the premiums tickets at $175 and the Inscriptions are what is $50 which you have to buy either the $160 or $175 ticket to have the $50 option , an inscription is not an autograph here are a few examples of what an inscription is : TO Whomever , SB 35 MVP , 13 X Pro Bowl , Last Ride etc... He would write something of this nature in addition to signing your item so then you would pay $50 more if you wanted something like that written out . I hope this clears it up for ya if you have any other questions please let me know . Most other places are selling these premium tickets for $200 and we are at $175 . We are trying to keep the cost down as much as we can for our customers . Thank you and we look forward to meeting all of you when you come to our new store . Like us on Facebook too .
GMF Sports March 14, 2013 at 04:56 pm
You are exactly right the GREATEST LB EVER and that makes this a must have even more for the fans . He is retired now and I am sure he will not be signing as much as he did in the past now that he has other commitments .
GMF Sports March 14, 2013 at 05:01 pm
We are weighing out our options now as to who is available and when . Once we get something worked out we will post it to our Facebook page and to the Patch . Please like us on Facebook at GMF Sports and share our page . We post pictures of new product that comes in and product that we already have in the store on there also . Stop by and check us out at 141 North Washington Street in Historic Downtown Havre de Grace Wednesday - Sunday 11-6pm .
corina March 14, 2013 at 05:40 pm
OK,why are people complaining about what GMF SPORTS is doing for people who would love a signature from the BEST LB EVER. I don't blame Ray for what he's charging for his signature. Just think about all the signatures he's done for children and adults most likely for FREE and people turn around and sell it for crazy amount of money just to make a Buck off of him. Yes, he may have the money but he earned what he's worth with his dedication, hard work and what he does for children and community. Nobody has to bash him, just don't pay for his autograph or etc. GMF SPORTS, I think giving people the opportunity to get something of theirs sign is great!!!!!
David J. Wehage March 14, 2013 at 05:57 pm
People can spend their money on whatever they so choose. To each his own. Who's to judge?
Scarlet March 14, 2013 at 06:12 pm
Owning 5 jerseys 2 helmets and several pics signed and certified by Ray Lewis, My opinion for my son and myself it was money well spent!!
corina March 14, 2013 at 06:13 pm
exactly ^^^^
Carole Taylor March 14, 2013 at 08:10 pm
Opinions are like ********. Everyone has one. Some may like Ray Lewis and some may not.
Carol March 15, 2013 at 02:07 am
The way I look at it, you might as well spend it they way you want to before the Government takes it from you. Go Ravens.....well they are almost gone aren't they, just kidding... : )
GMF Sports March 15, 2013 at 11:45 am
We feel the same way . We not only sell this product but we are collectors as well and having something signed by Ray and displayed is one of the best pieces you can have .
GMF Sports March 15, 2013 at 11:50 am
Alot of people don't know but when Ray Lewis does these signings he donates money to his charities . Example : At the begining of the school year he buy book bags filled with school supplies for thousands of students that can't afford it , at Thanksgiving he gives out turkeys to thousands of people that can't afford them and provides a hot meal for people that can't afford it . These are just examples of what this man does with this money and there are so many other things that he does to help people with his generosity that we don't even know about . He is one of the most generous and respectable athletes in the world and our community is so lucky to have someone like him around to help people in need .
Carol March 15, 2013 at 06:19 pm
I agree GMF Sports.
I have seen on T.V. where Ray Lewis and others have given their time and money to help those in need. Something I believe we all should be doing to help others that can not afford the things they need.

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