Nationally acclaimed sports artist V. Wells created a special signed and numbered edition lithograph featuring signatures from V. Wells, Nolan Ryan and Ivan Rodriguez.

Each couple that attended received a signed and numbered lithograph, enjoyed a private reception and had their photo taken with V. Wells, Nolan Ryan and Ivan Rodriguez.

Special Guest, Marcus Cantu, a young boy battling with medical needs, was taken aside by "Pudge" himself and given a pep-talk, along with one of "Pudge's" masks. "Pudge" simply told the boy not to listen to what other children say if they want to make fun of him, because he is a very special and gifted child. He went on to tell Marcus that he could do and be anything he wanted to- just like any other child.

Nolan and Ruth Ryan also visited among guests including Mike Cramer of Southwest Sports Group, Alan and Alec Petsche, and Sonja and David Desmond.

Sponsors for the evening included the Star-Telegram, Fort Worth, Texas Magazine, Business Press, JMJ Group, Inc., and Chisholm Club- A Grady Spears Restaurant, Coca-Cola Bottling Company of North Texas and Coors Brewing Company.

The original painting was auctioned for over $10,000 and proudly be displayed by the owner- or one day in Cooperstown!

For more information on The Ivan "Pudge" Rodriguez Foundation or The Nolan Ryan Foundation or to obtain an autograph, please contact JMJ Group, Inc. at 817-226-4920.