Yankees, Mets Playoff Heroes Signing Autographs Locally Sunday

Mets fans can still remember watching Arizona Diamondbacks centerfielder Steve Finley come down from the outfield wall with an empty glove, as backup catcher and pinch-hitter Todd Pratt sent the Amazin’s to the National League Championship Series in 1999.

Yankees fans will remember Jim Leyritz with heroics of his own, slamming game-changing homers in the 1996 and 1999 World Series, the latter of which was the last round-tripper of the 20th century.

Those moments for New York sports fans are etched in time and memories, and now fans will have the opportunity to meet both the players in northern New Jersey.

Organized by Lights Out Entertainment, both Leyritz and Pratt will be available for autographs and photos at an intimate event in Independence Township on Sunday, March 29.

The sports card and memorabilia show will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Independence Township Fire House at 24 Cemetery Road, with Leyritz appearing for autographs from noon to 1 p.m. Pratt will join the party from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Autographs from Leyritz will cost $20 and include one free inscription. Pratt autographs will run $15 with one free inscription. Photos and baseballs will be available. Find out more here.

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