New England Patriots linebacker Rob Ninkovich, a two-time Super Bowl champion, will sign autographs and pose for photos with fans at Hammond Lumber Company in Belgrade on Wednesday, April 12.

Attendees are encouraged to dress warmly for the family-friendly event, which will be open from from 3 until 6 p.m. in front of the store located at 2 Hammond Drive, just off Route 27. Admission is free.

Ninkovich was instrumental in the Patriots’ stunning comeback victory in Super Bowl LI and also played on the team that won Super Bowl XLIX in 2014. He will bring his first Super Bowl ring with him to Belgrade. (The new rings haven’t been awarded yet.) He will also bring his small, personal replica of the Lombardi Trophy, which is awarded to the winning team.

Central Maine Photography will take professional photos that fans can purchase after the event. Due to time limitations, each fan will be allowed one photo and one autograph.

In addition, five Patriot jerseys will be raffled off, and there will be alcohol-free “tailgate refreshments” for all who attend.

Ninkovich was drafted into the National Football League by the New Orleans Saints in 2006. He also played for Miami Dolphins before being signed in 2009 by the Patriots, where he has become one of the top defensive players in the game.

“To be able to play for such a long time,” the popular veteran said following the Pats’ stunning comeback in Super Bowl LI, “and to play for such a great organization where we’re competing every year at the highest level for championships. And to twin two— it’s just an amazing feeling!”

Ninkovich also enjoys coming to Maine in the off-season.

“I’m really looking forward to this trip to Hammond Lumber,” he says, “and to meeting so many Pats’ fans.”

Further information is available at the event’s special web page: www.hammondlumber.com/ninko.