It's an honor to bring the two stars, Kareem and Elvin, back to Houston and let the fans meet them and get their autograph. The Cougar win put an end to UCLA's 47-game win streak. The two teams met again in the 1968 NCAA Final Four, but it was a meaningless game and nobody cared. However, Tri-Star is bringing many star athletes to the show who will sign for free, including NBA scoring machine Rick Barry, Astros fireballer Billy Wagner, Rockets young gunners Othella Harrington and Emanual Davis, the entire Women's National Basketball Association champion Houston Comets team and many more. The most sought-after autograph may be pro wrestler Diamond Dallas Page, who just happens to be the U.S. champion for the World Championship Wrestling group.
Nobody wants that.
In addition to the pro athletes, more than 300 sports memorabilia vendors will be at the show. And if that weren't enough, the world's largest Beanie Baby Expo will be held in the same hall. Bring kids and money. When I saw Gary Puckett perform last month at the Auto Show in Houston, I thought that was the lowest a former rock star could sink. The Troggs may have topped Puckett, though.