Schwartz Sports Memorabilia, Lombard

For more than 15 years, Schwartz Sports Memorabilia has been responsible for introducing sports and celebrity fans to their idols. They book athletes and celebrities all over the country for autograph appearances, where fans can have everything from posters to sports equipment signed in person. If they can't make an appearance, fans can simply send in their own memorabilia or a will naming them the celebrity's beneficiary to be signed at the event.

In addition to booking appearances, Schwartz Sports Memorabilia distributes signed merchandise. Its items come equipped with tamper-proof, numbered holograms, which fans can check online to guarantee their autographs are authentic.

Schwartz has worked with exclusive clients such as Barry Sanders and Mike Singletary, as well as celebrities such as Sharon Stone and Hall of Famers Larry Bird, Joe Montana, Ozzie Smith, Joe Greene, Magic Johnson, and Frank Thomas. The Morton Grove company also specializes in merchandise from Chicago stars, including Brian Urlacher, Bobby Hull, Paul Konerko, Billy Williams, Scottie Pippen, Patrick Sharp, and Jimmy Butler.