Listed below are the 2023 VIP Autograph Guests. VIPs receive 12 Autograph Tickets for these guests. Additional names will be added as they are confirmed.

Murray Bannerman
Former Chicago Blackhawks Star Goaltender and NHL All Star

Jim Morrissey
Chicago Bears Star LB; Member of the 85 Bears Super Bowl Champs

Steve Trout
Trout is a fan favorite. Son of former Major League Paul "Dizzy" Trout, his nickname was Rainbow

Doug Plank
Former Bears safety, Played at Ohio State One of the 100 Greatest Bears of All Time.

Ron Kittle
Former White Sox All Star Outfielder; 1983 Rookie of the year.

Eric Soderholm
Former third baseman, Eric was a member of the 1977 White Sox South Side Hitmen team. This is Eric's first appearance at the National.

Bill Wennington
Bill played on 3 NBA Championships with the Bulls and is a member of the Canadian Basketball Hall of Fame. He played college ball at St. John's and did color commentary on Bulls radio.

Larry Hisle
Making his 1st National appearance, Hisle was a 2-time All Star who played for the Twins, Phillies & Brewers. He led the AL in RBI in 1977

Jim Gantner
Former Brewers Infielder, Member of the Brewers Hall of Honor

Al Weis
Former White Sox and NY Mets infielder, 1963 Topps All Star Rookie Team. Member of the 1969 Amazing Mets World Series Champs

Paul Popovich
Former Cubs Supersub and Fan Favorite. Also player on 1960 West Virginia NCAA Tournament team.

Bob Dernier
Former Cubs Center Fielder and 1984 Gold Glove Winner

Jody Davis
Former Chicago Cubs and Atlanta Braves All Star Catcher; 1986 Gold Glove Winner; 2-time All Star

Bobby Douglass
Former Bears QB; Held NFL single season record for rushing yards by QB from 1972-2006

Scott Spezio
2 Time World Series Champ, Former St Louis Cardinal & Anaheim Angel Infielder

Mark Carrier
Bears Safety 3 time Pro Bowl 1990 Defensive Rookie of Year

Bob Love
3-time Chicago Bulls All Star Retired Jersey #10

Geoff Blum
Member of 2005 White Sox Champs. Won Game 3 with 14th inning HR
