Meeting Howard “HoJo” Johnson

Posted on April 20, 2016 by Edgar

I made a short trip to San Bernardino to meet former major league All-Star Howard Johnson. During the offseason, Howard got the gig of managing the High Desert Mavericks in the California League.

After waiting a short while after the game, Howard came out and signed for the few of us that were waiting for him. The New York Mets great was thrilled to see that I had a 16×20 photo of him.

Facts about Howard

Full name is Howard Michael Johnson.
Nicknamed “HoJo.”
2x All-Star.
2x World Series champion.
2x Silver Slugger Award.

Wikipedia

Meeting Thomas Ian Nicholas

Posted on March 16, 2016 by Edgar

Actor and musician Thomas Ian Nicholas made an appearance at the Optometry Practice of Dr. Alex Corbin Liu. He is best known for playing Henry Rowengartner in the movie Rookie of the Year and Kevin Myers in the American Pie film series.

Dr. Liu’s web designer Bob, is credited for bringing Thomas to the office. They have known each other for the past 20 years since they both work together in music.

While at the practice Dr. Liu gave Thomas an eye exam and gave him the opportunity to choose new eyewear. Thomas was very happy with the quality and selection of frames that were available at the office. It was all followed by an autograph signing for Dr. Liu and staff.

My baseball with “Henry Rowengartner” inscription.

American Pie photo with “Don’t mess with class of 99” inscription.

Here is Thomas giving a shout-out to Dr. Liu for the rarity of eyewear available.

Thomas mentioned that Foo Fighters is his favorite band.

Thomas has his own band which is named the Thomas Nicholas Band.

thomasiannicholas.com

Meeting Keith Closs

Posted on March 5, 2016 by Edgar

Former NBA Center Keith Closs had an appointment at the Optometry Practice of Dr. Alex Corbin Liu for an eye exam. Keith played briefly with the Los Angeles Clippers in the late 1990’s.

During the visit he told us many stories from his time with the Clippers.

Facts about Keith

Full name is Keith Mitchell Closs, Jr.
Attended Central Connecticut State.
Played for the Los Angeles Clippers from 1997-2000.

Wikipedia

Free Giveaway

Posted on February 27, 2016 by Edgar

Giveaway update

Samantha Lenox is the winner of the photo.

Meeting Norm Nixon

Posted on February 20, 2016 by Edgar

Former Los Angeles Lakers All-Star Norm Nixon visited the Optometry Practice of Dr. Alex Corbin Liu for an eye exam. During the visit Norm mentioned to Dr. Liu that he hadn’t had his eyes checked in over 25 years.