Vocation & Vision: The Cavalieri Collectibles Co. Story

Explore moments with legendary athletes, coaches, and icons that shaped the passion behind Cavalieri Collectibles and our commitment to authentic memorabilia.

Mike “Sarge” Riley — One of our First Sales
Captured during an early memorabilia show alongside Mike “Sarge” Riley, the iconic Voice of Gillette Stadium, marking one of the first completed sales of what would become Cavalieri Collectibles Co.

NJ Jets/Iowa State RB Breece Hall — Cheez-It Bowl Pregame Moment
On the field with Iowa State standout Breece Hall ahead of the Cheez-It Bowl, captured during the calm before his transition to the NFL Draft, where he would become the first running back selected by the New York Jets

Fenway Park Tradition — With Boston Police Officer Steve Horgan
On the field at Fenway Park alongside Boston police officer Steve Horgan, whose raised-arms celebration during a dramatic catch at the wall became one of baseball’s most iconic images. Presented here in a split moment — the historic photograph and a recreated tribute — reflecting the living connection between sports history, memory, and the moments that inspire collectors

Boston Celtics Legend Paul Pierce — Boston, 2023
A chance encounter with the Celtics legend just hours before Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals

ESPN's Lee Corso — Florida Citrus Sports Lifetime Achievement Celebration
Photographed alongside Coach Lee Corso during a Florida Citrus Sports honors event where he received the organization’s Lifetime Achievement Award and I was named Volunteer of the Year

Florida Gator QB Tim Tebow — 2019 Kickoff Classic - Orlando
On the field following the season-opening showdown between the Florida Gators and Miami Hurricanes. Moments like this reflect genuine access to the people and environments that shape the history behind meaningful memorabilia

NBA Legend Shaquille O’Neal — Orlando, 2013
A spontaneous moment in the private residents lounge during filming of Shaq Vs., the night before Shaq’s on-court competition with Justin Bieber

Oklahoma Sooners Cheerleaders — Red River Rivalry, Dallas
On the field before kickoff of the historic Red River Rivalry, surrounded by the spirit and tradition that define college football’s biggest stages

Franco Harris — Penn State & Pittsburgh Steelers Legend
A chance encounter in the Penn State suites elevator with Hall of Fame icon Franco Harris, one of football’s most revered champions

Dana Holgorsen — West Virginia & Houston Head Coach
Three moments across multiple seasons with Coach Dana Holgorsen — twice during his tenure at West Virginia and again on the field following Houston’s dramatic overtime victory against his former program

On the field — West Virginia at Houston
Captured from the FS1 broadcast in the final seconds of a dramatic finish, this moment shows a touchdown scored directly in front of me with just 12 seconds remaining

Featured on ESPN College GameDay — Cheez-It Bowl Representation
Captured during the COVID-era national fan features on ESPN’s College GameDay, this moment shows me on the center screen representing Orlando’s then-new Cheez-It Bowl

Coaches Matt Campbell & Dabo Swinney — Bowl Game Leadership Moments
Four moments across multiple postseason appearances — hosting Coach Matt Campbell and his teams during three bowl game visits, alongside additional meetings with Coach Dabo Swinney as the opposing head coach in two of those matchups

Iowa State (now Penn State) Head Coach Matt Campbell — University of Texas, Austin
On the field with Coach Campbell hours before Iowa State faced the Texas Longhorns

ESPN ACC Championship Postgame — Clemson Celebration
Broadcast moments from Clemson’s ACC Championship victory, featuring Coach Dabo Swinney, quarterback Deshaun Watson, and ESPN’s Sam Ponder in the immediate aftermath of the title win

The Pride of Canton - Comedian Bill Burr
Captured after a live performance in Orlando with acclaimed comedian Bill Burr, a moment reflecting authentic access to the artists and personalities who shape modern entertainment culture

Penn State Head Coach Joe Paterno — Pre-Citrus Bowl Contract Signing, 2010
Photographed during a Citrus Bowl contract signing event alongside legendary coach Joe Paterno

Postgame at Penn State — A Quiet Moment Inside Beaver Stadium
Standing on the field after the final whistle, with an empty stadium and the Penn State scoreboard stretching across the far end zone.

On the Field Scouting for Orlando's Citrus Bowl
Captured from a live television broadcast with the play unfolding directly in front of me while scouting on behalf of the Citrus Bowl

Oklahoma State Head Coach Mike Gundy — Camping World Bowl Week
Photographed during a VIP event in the days leading up to the Camping World Bowl while serving as OSU's official Team Host

Boomer Schooner — Cheez-It Bowl Pregame Tradition
On the field alongside Oklahoma’s historic Boomer Schooner, its horses, riders, and handlers during the Cheez-It Bowl

Oklahoma Football Head Coach Brent Venables — Cheez-It Bowl
Photographed during a private VIP dinner ahead of the Cheez-It Bowl while serving as Oklahoma’s official Team Host

Oklahoma AD Joe Castiglione — Cheez-It Bowl Pregame at the Oklahoma Tunnel
On the field beside legendary Oklahoma Athletic Director at the entrance to the Sooners’ player tunnel, moments before kickoff and the team’s run through the Cheez-It Bowl helmet onto the field.

Cheez-It Bowl MVP Belt

David "Big Papi" Ortiz

Patriots/Brady at Green Bay

Patriots season tix since 1993 - the year we hired Bill Parcells

 Doug Flutie statue at Boston College

Awarding a $100 Camping World Gift Certificate for "Tailgate Party of the Game"

Alabama National Champion QB Greg McElroy
Photographed during an official bowl luncheon alongside the Alabama quarterback

Inside the Nebraska Player Tunnel — 2012 Capital One / Citrus Bowl
Standing inside the Nebraska tunnel moments before kickoff, about to open the inflatable helmet that released the Cornhuskers onto the field

2012 CapitalOne Bowl

Cotton Bowl - Red River Rivalry

 

Never thought I'd see the day 😂

Boston Bruins David Krejčí — Boston Marathon Community Support
Photographed Bruins legend David Krejčí during a Boston Marathon fundraising event, reflecting the powerful connection between sport, community, and shared purpose.

Todd McShay — Red River Rivalry at the Cotton Bowl
Photographed at the historic Cotton Bowl alongside the ESPN analyst during the Red River Rivalry, one of college football’s most storied stages.

Ken Starr — Russell Athletic Bowl Pregame Field Moment
Photographed on the field during the Russell Athletic Bowl alongside the former Baylor athletic director, a nationally recognized public figure whose career spanned leadership in higher education and moments of historic significance beyond the sport with President Bill Clinton

Kansas State University

Deuce Vaughn — Kansas State Pregame Return
Ahead of kickoff at his alma mater, captured during the early chapter of his NFL journey with the Denver Broncos.

Cooper Beebe — Kansas State Pregame Return
On the field at Kansas State alongside Cooper Beebe ahead of kickoff at his alma mater, a team I hosted the year prior, during the early stage of his NFL career with the Dallas Cowboys

Bill Snyder — A Quiet Moment of Recognition at Kansas State
Captured as legendary Kansas State head coach Bill Snyder paused on his way into the locker room

Just making sure the kick is good...

And many more pics to come...