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Joe Montana was in an off road all terrain vehicle accident this last weekend. We wish him a speedy recovery and all the best. While his injuries are not life threating, we know that the comeback kid will once again recover and move forward. National Sports Distributors has worked with 49er Joe Montana for over 21 years and Joe Montana has always been a classy and great person. He has truly been a friend to all of us here at NSD. Once Joe Montana signed 9000 items for us in one day. Let's hope Joe and the economy recover soon so we can repeat this type of day again.

49er running back John Henry Johnson passed away this last weekend. In 2000 National Sports Distributors brought together all the existing 49er players that were in the Pro Football Hall of Fame to sign 500 helmets. It was an exceptional day with all the guys together, laughing and teasing each other with respect. Shortly thereafter, Leo Nomelini passed away and just recently Joe Perry passed away. Now John Henry Johnson joins them. Back in 2000 John Henry Johnson looked like he could still play.

As a former rugby player at San Diego State, it is great to see the sport of rugby grow in the United States. This weekend is the USA 7's Collegiate Rugby Championship in Philadelphia. The powerhouse rugby teams to beat are Cal Berkeley and Army. We wish all the teams the best in this growing sport which will also be included in the upcoming Olympic Games. While the 7's is a good game, the real game of rugby with 15 players on the field is a better game to watch and play. Two non-stop 40 minute halves of tough play, this 15 players per side is a great game.

All of us here at NSD were sad to hear about the passing of Harmon Killebrew. As time goes by, we must cherrish the years we have left with our elderly retired sports heroes. Take the time to hear their stories. They are alive with history and the stories they tell will never be repeated again. Harmon Killebrew was a great man. He will be missed by many and he will be remembered for many, many years to come.

The NFL Draft starts tonight. Let's all hope that this is the start for a great season in 2011. Let's hurry and get the strike settled so we can all move forward. At times I do not think the owners or the players really know how much is effected by a strike, the restaurants, the sports memorabilia stores, the bars, the fan shops, the framing industry, etc. With that said, tomorrow many retired players will announce a draft pick for their former team. We are glad to see that our great friend Dwight Clark will be announcing the 49er pick on Friday.

Over the years we have been priviledged to have worked with retired 49er Joe Perry. Joe died today at 84 years old. Our fondest memory of Joe was working with him when we had all living 49er Hall of Fame players from the 49ers sign 500 helmets in 2000. Joe Perry was always very polite, smiling and promoting his famous "million dollar backfield." The atmosphere that day was more like a family of great friends instead of football players. Known for taking off so fast in the backfield, Joe was nicknamed "The Jet." Joe Perry will be missed.

The San Francisco Giants World Series Gold Ring Ceremony Authentic Jerseys ($199-219) are one of the most beautiful MLB baseball jerseys ever produced. We are proud to announce that we will be getting more of these authentic jerseys in June. Only three players are produced, Tim Lincecum, Brian Wilson and Buster Posey. In addition we will have some without numbers, but with the great gold Giants on the front along with the patches. Anyone interested in ordering these jerseys needs to order now and not wait until they arrive as they will be sold out by then.

The special edition San Francisco Giants Gold Home jerseys that they will wear on April 9th for receiving their World Series rings are awsome looking. These are one of the best jerseys produced by MLB and Majestic. This production was a single run only so when they are gone they are gone. We have some authentics left as of today. Go Giants!

NSD has been working with Dwight Clark in the sports memorabilia business for over 15 years. Over this period of time, Dwight Clark has become like a family member to all of us here at National Sports Distributors. He has always been kind, honest, polite and a pleasure to work with at every event throughout the years. Dwight Clark - we congratulate you and wish you the best!

A great sports collectible and sports memorabilia jersey is being produced for the World Series Champion San Francisco Giants to wear on April 9th. The SF Giants will be receiving their World Series rings on this Saturday after the opening home game the night before. The special jersey will be the home ivory jersey with a special gold material for the numbers. In addition the San Francisco Giants and World Series Champion combination patch will be sewn on the jersey as well. These jerseys are extremely limited and some remaining inventory is available at National Sports Distributors.