1st - Bobby Doerr. Some people may not know the name Joey Barton, which is a good thing. Throw in his fee for showing up, which sources put at about $10,000, and Mr. Cub earned around $40,000 for five hours' work in Houston. Add your name/order # and also the dealer's name to the item. Like vassals at the castle wall, the autograph collectors--they don't like being called hounds, and most of them swear they're not sellers--stand on the sidewalk across from the Westin Michigan Avenue in Chicago, awaiting the departure of the Cincinnati Reds for a day game at Wrigley Field. Location: North Whitehall, PA. Posts: 182. At the end of the show they both were in the lobby. "Players will stop if they see a good-looking woman." Because college athletes still hold amateur status, they don't sign with agents but have representatives. And this was from when she had her personality reined in. If you do, don't say you weren't warned. How did you recognize him? Or if . They are also plugged into the circadian rhythms of athletes. Basketball great and civil rights activist Bill Russell was well-known for refusing to sign autographs-ever. That figure is impossible to verify, but one glance at eBay reveals that the majority of signatures, particularly on trading cards, aren't very valuable. don't. Gold coins and silver bars was/were found in the sunken pirate ship. He has taken a stand against 'greedy,' adult golfs fans who are only looking for self-gratification. While playing for Newcastle, he was banned from entering the United State during a preseason tour due to his past crimes. "This is amazing. . From walking past kids wanting autographs to having unpleasant exchanges with fans, Bonds created a character for the entertainment of fans. Out comes Reds superstar Ken Griffey Jr. I never had a problem with Ted Williams. Author and podcast host Jeff Bowdren booked Flair for an event in which fans got to eat dinner with the former world champion and ask him about his career. It might not pay off this time, so you put another quarter in and keep doing it.". Some are gracious signers--Cal Ripken Jr., Arnold Palmer and Billie Jean King, to name a few--but even their patience can be taxed. "I do," he says finally. Then he says to me, 'Wait a minute, this guy is backing up. On the other handI dont collect autographs but I do have a couple. "But you get the sloppiest autographs from hockey," says Petrulis, "which is their way of telling you that.". I remember reading an interview with Ewan McGregor (yes, him again!) *very wide range here, folks, however hopefully Ill cut off any No, I dont replies at the pass. Mike Marshall refused to give autographs back in the early 70s, when it was expected of baseball players (before anyone thought to use them as currency). Ramirez, can you sign a card, please?' The theater was packed and holds over 1,000 people. There are many autographs that are tough to obtain. As a 15 year old huge baseball fan, I thought I was snubbed. say what u want about him, but that's just being a dick in my eyes yes he does sign a lot and he didn't have to, but when someone you think I'm of very highly, completely looks over you, what would you personally think of him??? "I wouldn't call it a collection, exactly. I believe that collectors vastly outnumber sellers and that any nonsuperstar athlete is misinformed if he thinks a majority of the autograph-collecting populace is making a living auctioning off his signature. Of course, being a heel on and off screen is great; but even legends like Ric Flair made time for people at their height of popularity. Surrounded by an entourage of 20 mean looking dudes, whose only job was to keep fans away from Mayweather, the fighter tried to relax on the beach. They know that only a few players will take the team bus to the park for a day game, though in this case the Reds' driver arrived early and parked near a side exit, which some of the players will use to sneak out. "It still seems more--I don't know--real coming out here to get autographs," says Keith. Among the old-time baseball players, he and Brooks Robinson are recognized as being particularly amiable at these shows, while Willie Mays is recognized for being crotchety. "How does that happen? An autograph seeker could buy a ticket to the events, meet an athlete there and an item signed, then pose for a photo with the athlete. Very hard to get autographs as an adult at a MLB game, or even a crowded MiLB All Star game. So I was reading an article on Bill Watterson, creator and excartoonist of Calvin and Hobbes, and its stated that he refuses to sign autographs. The Get Hard actor stopped signing autographs after he learned that fans were re-selling signed memorabilia on eBay. Michael Bachelor, in Sunset Valley, is a professional athlete and he signs autographs pretty much at the stadium. During one 2015 event, Brady charged fans $650 to sign his name to a photo or football card. In the last few years, there have been stories about Flair verbally abusing fans at bars around the United States. Talk about inflation. A drunken Flair was upset that Robinson called her 'hot' and then went crazy on Robinson. Generally, everyones been nice about it. The quest for an athlete's autograph is not always an easy one--for the hunter or the prey. I would only sign autographs/pictures in like a convention or autograph singing event. I'm in left field, right by the ball boy. However, Tommy Newsom was perfectly sweet & obliging. Many athletes are autograph seekers themselves. But until that day, madness prevails in college football. He explained his actions by saying that the kid should have been more respectful, asking for an autograph instead of demanding it. Breaking Bad and Malcolm in the Middle alum, Bryan Cranston, announced he is retiring from signing autographs. Spieth has called these types of fans 'scum' in interviews. Was reading the thread about Willie Mays and his horrible autograph stories. I can add Reggie Jackson to the list. "Whether they change it or not is less important than whether or not they look at it and say, 'We still think this is a . There are numerous stories of fans with outstretched arms, pen in hand, asking for Woods' autograph, only for the golfer to ignore them. Few have had anything good to say about the player from public meetings. Chris Pratt wont sign an autograph for just anyone, real fans only. Returning co-host of "The View", Rosie O'Donnell is also usually among the celebrities who don't sign autographs. At spring training about 5 years ago all us graphers would wait outside the stadium in the morning. Because the law doesn't say they can, or the law explicitly says they can't, unless it does, until it doesn't, depending on where you are and when it happens and who does what in each. Kids = yes/ grown-ups = no seems a reasonable system to have in that situation. Prob with 5-10 other people, he comes over and signs basically every ball but mine, no I was not rude or pushy or anything like that. If you run into one of these celebrities on the street, dont bother asking them for an autograph. Besides, while still standing a full 610 Unseld doesnt appear to be a guy that many people take exception to. Paul McCartney made the decision to stop signing autographs for his fans. When it comes to acquiring athletes' signatures, there are plenty of ways to go about the pursuit. However, I once tried to get an autograph from Doc Severensen (of Tonight Show fame) and he was very rude. I was fortunate to pay 40 bucks a piece for him signing an 11x14 flat and my HOF book in 1991. 2 Feb 2018 6:08 PM . In March 2016, Mayweather nearly got into a fight with a fan during his vacation. ", "You collect something," Young says. Thats why Dimaggio was prob a jerk because of that last sleazy dealer/collector who would stoope that low to get a piece signed. Ol' Let's Play Two gives the fans their money's worth, though, keeping a smile on his face and a steady stream of banter as he signs. A paraph is a special mark or flourish that you add to your signature to make it unique. Want it personalized? You don't have to be a golfer to know and love Tiger Woods. The . "You met your husband on the Internet?" ", "Well, I save my press credentials," I say. Albert Belle was a big, bruising left fielder for the Cleveland Indians during the club's successful period of the '90s. "But I'll have one ready for [Greg] Maddux when he comes in." Jonah Hill often refuses autographs when approached on the street. After the fallout from the incident, Newton got some great PR in 2014 when he gave a wheelchair bound fan a pair of his autographed cleats following practice. "Years from now I don't know whether my son will remember the autograph. If he stays at it, he may one day pass Mann, whom he calls "the father of us all.". Women did as well or better than children, By far the worst person that I ever encounter for signing was Dimaggio. And he's no spring chicken, at 91 years old. The father of one of the kid's friends complained in a letter to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, and Greene was ripped by fans. The good news is, fans can get Woods' signature at PGA events. And, finally, feeling more connected to the game because I actually meet the guys playing it instead of just seeing them on television. Jeff Thalblum, owner of Free Agent Sports, which stages autograph sessions with popular sports figures, said the last event that he held before COVID-19 was declared a . Sports has long been a hotbed for the hunters; the stars must frequently come in contact with the public, and teams' schedules are readily available. The fan had travelled all the way from Germany to see Woods play and left with quite the souvenir. Ive had authors that couldnt come to my bookstore offer to sign books for me if I paid for the shipping to get them there and back. Some examples of this include using the tail of a letter to cross a "t" or two crossing lines at the beginning or ending of your signature. "See, there's a progression with these guys," says Petrulis. Renee Zellweger will turn down your request for a signature. Join Date: May 2016. If people don't want to pay Newton to sign stuff, they don't have to. To try and get autographs of your favorite player through the mail, first you need to visit the website for the team they plan on. 1 Paul McCartney. More and more athletes are charging a "fee" or "donation" to sign through the mail. . Louisville will not allow autographs at its football fan day event, and Georgia will only let players sign posters supplied by the school. San Jose, CA 95126-1555. While Spieth may not always be willing to give his signature, at least he is honest about why he doesn't. Some signings have multiple dealers there, having their . Jenkins once reported that Brady refuses to sign autographs on pictures in which his throwing mechanics look bad. who would sign cards but would crease the upper corner, to make it "un-resale-able." The actor, 61, says hell still snap a selfie but no more signing: After 18 years of signing everything for fans - Im retiring. Even the old ones mean something. For others like the "Nature Boy" Ric Flair, an argument with a fan could be due to heavy drinking and a simple misunderstanding. San Jose Sharks' Dan Boyle once . LOL. Like most players, Eyre sends over a clubhouse attendant with the autograph request. The pandemic has put a stop to that. All of these horror stories about baseball players make me thankful I only had one in person autograph requests from golfers. well and one football player. Knowledge about where someone is and when they will be somewhere is precious. Now I dont sell his stuff. Don't ask for more than one item. What they get back, however, is a stock letter on Patriots letterhead stating why your item is unsigned. In the case of Barry Bonds, an athlete that had a hot and cold relationship with fans, it was just an act to entertain baseball fans. According to Paul, he's tired of not being able to go out to eat or go and run an errand without fans hounding him for an autograph or a photo. Thinks it's sad when adults want signatures. Good luck! 2. It could be a plumber. If it's the biggest jerk on the team, then they start getting ideas about what people do with autographs.". LOL. Just as a sportswriter resents other journalists who ask stupid questions, the veteran collectors scorn the nonpros who get signatures on index cards. Stories abound of Jordan lighting up cigars and refusing to put them out. When it comes to signing, youth, apparently, trumps Hispanic-ness. Your mother doesn't know?" "I saw Emmitt's one day," says former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Steve Young, "and I said, 'Man, I have to get a better autograph.'" Mark item properly with painter's tape or post it note. Here are a few pointers on how to get autographs of your favorite players without sticking out or being grouped with my second most-loathed group in the baseball world: the "autograph monkeys." 1. He was gruff in the old school way, much like Warren Spahn or Dick Williams. He did return it later. Often they brought multiple children. Funny guy Will Ferrell has had enough of signing autographs. ", Ernie Banks, one of the sports world's eternal radiators of sunshine, stands behind a table that groans with memorabilia and affixes his signature to jerseys, cards and balls. An ex MLB pitcher was very assholish about giving autographs,I think it was Steve Carlton. If there were no college athletes, the NCAA wouldn't exist, college coaches wouldn't receive there (sometimes very high) salaries, and brands like Nike couldn't profit from college sports. With the introduction of eBay and other auction sites, its no wonder many Hollywood stars are reluctant to sign fans memorabilia thats likely to go off to the highest bidder. Here's a list of athletes I know ask for a donation to sign an autograph and how much they request per autograph. Pah. "Ernie hates to tell anyone to move it along," says Rosenberg. One of the guys who didn't sign was bullpen coach Tom Hume. Besides Mays, the only other ones that I thought were jerks (more in their attitude rather than anything they said or did) were Rose and Winfield. In addition, Spieth takes exception to golf fans and professional autograph seekers using profanity around kids. Does anyone else know of or have heard of any other famous** people like this? ", Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jerome Bettis has three distinct autographs. He also prevented her from leaving or calling 9-1-1. 4. I can personally add Cal Ripken Jr, although I know he is a generous signer, i was at Yankee stadium 2 times where he was signing before the games, I was still a teenager, however not young enough for his autograph. I'm not making a judgment on that, it's their signature and they can sign at their discretion. As an autograph collector, every autograph I have in my collection has its own story and as I get my autograph I try to have a little chit chat with the person I'm getting the autograph from, fortunately I've had the opportunity to have my favorite athlete's to sign something for me ('Magic' Johnson, Matt Kemp, Fernando Valenzuela . Name Status Date Sent Date Rec Sent To How the Player Signed Bono, Steve Retired 5/8/17 5/20/17 H card in blue Sharpie "Give me that phone. Not to mention he throws his warmup balls while playing right field into the stands every time, which is cool, I was lucky enough to catch one during the Alcs last year.. game 5, 4th inning was offered 500 and still kept the ball. Why, if not for lucre, do the resolute collectors invest such time and endure such frequent rejection? He signed every kids ball that was say under 12, everyone else he completely ignored. Me? "This is amazing," says Banks, 74. Blood gushing from the man's cranium, Woods looked annoyed as he wrote his name on a golf glove and gave it to the injured spectator. Many athletes want to be adored by their fans, but some don't like being approached by them! I know what that sounds like, but it's not. That was $300 extra, and your name couldn't exceed 20 letters. Belle made headlines in 1994 when he used a corked bat in a baseball game and was caught. Though their size makes them easily identifiable, football players are the least besieged; it's impossible to get them at the stadium, and at the hotel they often move in military formation, an impenetrable platoon for all but the most resolute of Sharpie-ists. Thirty years ago, Flair was the life of the party. What athletes autograph is worth the most? They know that silver or gold paint pens work best on jerseys or dark-colored items, such as hockey pucks. Lol all these stories i officially hate baseball now.i mean Ray Washburn???? Athletes can continue to sign their National Letter of Intent through April 1, 2023 for D1 football and August 1, 2023 for D2 football. Basketball great and civil rights activist Bill Russell was well-known for refusing to sign autographs-ever. When athletes use steroids it really is a big fat middle finger to their fans it's like saying integrity and fan opinions don't matter as long as it all ends in a win. Regardless, there are some athletes and sports stars you should never approach in public. My dad and cousin ran across him in New York one night in the 70's, my dad being in his early 20's, my cousin being around 8-10 years old. Emma Watson wants to get to know you, not sign another Harry Potter book. Sometimes outright subterfuge replaces an I don't sign or a Not now, buddy. "You don't want to look like a green fly, latching on," explains Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Matt Wise. The ball hit the fan in the chest. Boston Celtics immortal Bill Russell was a celebrated scowler who declined to sign because he said it led to "idolization." I love meeting fans and will personalize pics in person, but thats all. After reportedly signing autographs constantly while trying to enjoy a hockey game, Jack Nicholson explained to a reporter thats why he doesnt normally do signatures. Did you respond at all when the ball got handed back to you like " hey Cal please please lm not going to sell it!!!". I think certain athletes or celebrities in general don't do (autographs) just because of that." Brewers pitcher Chris Capuano considers signing autographs to be part of his job. Bill Murray has been very outspoken about his dislike of signing autographs, as he has called them boring.. Basketballer/civil rights activist Bill Russell won't sign. But they know a few things, too. This should give you some idea of what autograph-seekers go through: Major leaguers are TOO INTIMIDATED TO ASK for autographs from their peers and dispatch minions to collect them. 1. Sir Alec grumbled a little about it, but still signed. Some sports stars like, Tom Brady, have become famous for charging extortionate amounts for their autograph. As a general rule, you want to send TTM requests to active players during the season and to the team address. Jordan refused unless the rapper paid him $15,000. All Rights Reserved. His reasoning was that there were many more important people than him and would sometimes tell people they should be getting autographs of their teachers or parents. The fan had been on Belle the entire game and was harassing Belle about his recent alcohol rehab stint. Does he even make public appearances? Voila, problem solved. Autograph shows began small in the late 1970s, mostly as vehicles for card collectors to get together and trade, but promoters got the idea to invite athletes to amp up interest. May I have a pint of your blood? Had I known that and met him, I would have shown him my Red Cross blood-donor card. Ric Flair's career, and life, have been in free fall for some time. Image via Flickr by The Lakelander. Ive heard that a lot of MLB players wont sign autographs for fear theyre being given to shills for memorabilia collectors. Barry Bonds had a long running reputation as a real jerk to fans. However, in a 2016 article in the Miami Herald, Bonds claimed is jerk persona was just an act during his baseball career. Rule No. In 2007, a woman accused World Peace of assaulting her inside his Sacramento home. CM Punk was a very good heel in the WWE who often lived the gimmick outside the ring. Paul McCartney vowed in 2010 never to sign another autograph. 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