Both men were having a good time until Robinson mentioned WWE women's star Alicia Fox. In the last few years, there have been stories about Flair verbally abusing fans at bars around the United States. "You walk over to sign, and there are so many people that you can't get to everyone. Would love to see a thread on other encounters by other baseball players. In 2012, he stole a video camera from Team Sweden's video coach at an under-18 tournament. Thinks it's sad when adults want signatures. 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. (At least I receive a salary for chasing them.) College football signing day is February 1, 2023. That gives 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. Game Used, Net54baseball Main Forum - WWII & Older Baseball Cards, https://baseballcardsinjapan.blogspot.jp/, http://s184.photobucket.com/user/taz?sort=3&page=1, Send a private message to Baseballcrazy62, Send a private message to sicollector1954, Send a private message to chalupacollects. Stars Who Won't Sign Autographs. Ive heard (mind you, a lot of this thread will probably be cite-free and mostly just heard things) that Russell Crowe doesnt like signing autographs. McGwire would do that a lot also. Thats why Dimaggio was prob a jerk because of that last sleazy dealer/collector who would stoope that low to get a piece signed. Marc S. Marc sz.ilezy. The young supplicants dash across the street, but the veterans don't budge. 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. Women did as well or better than children, By far the worst person that I ever encounter for signing was Dimaggio. The typical address to send to will be: The address that is given is . Ive heard woe betide anyone who asks Helen Hunt for an autograph. Do you think that would have sufficed? However, in a 2016 article in the Miami Herald, Bonds claimed is jerk persona was just an act during his baseball career. Your mother doesn't know?" Pah. Mann estimates that he has 100,000 autographed baseball cards. He told my mother who went with me (big Yankee fan) to hurry up and finish the pictures she was taking as she was holding up the line.(before extra fees for photos). Normally, hes happy to sign, but he has a policy that he wont do so at home, because he dislikes the invasion of privacy. He has taken a stand against 'greedy,' adult golfs fans who are only looking for self-gratification. Naturally, kids get first crack, and every adult is viewed as someone looking to sell their autographs. complains Johnson. Talk about inflation. From walking past kids wanting autographs to having unpleasant exchanges with fans, Bonds created a character for the entertainment of fans. He even had a gambling problem and allegedly fathered children out of wedlock and ignored those mothers' requests for financial support. He worked on perfecting a signature that was readable and attractive: Michael Cuddyer, not Mike, no abbreviations, each letter clear. Be . We went to a Vermont Mariners game, I didn't know who Ken Griffey Je was but my friend said he was a big star there. Ted Simmons, Pete Vuckovich, John Denny, Ron Reed and Jim Rice all make this list for me. The striker plays for Italian team Inter Milan and is a bona fide star for the club. Kittle approached Bonds about signing some jersey to be auctioned off for a cancer charity. In one famous incident recounted by Tom Robinson on the 6:05 Superpodcast, the two were drinking at a bar after an episode of Raw in December 2015. I'm going to call her." He had just finished his running along the warning track. Most have been absolutely awesome and gracious, with only a few grumpy jerks mixed in. "I wouldn't call it a collection, exactly. Each makes up to $30,000 for a two-day signing session. What the.. Not to paint with too broad of a brush, most of the Sally League (and Southern Association) top prospects--other than Little Man Tate--were awesome, such as: Had a ba experience with Ken Griffey Jr one time. They've been around the block a few times, enduring disappointment, rejection, even outright humiliation. Then they would run back to get another signed. Just an idea out of the top of my head: if one of these celebrities would sign as many autographs as possible, would it not reduce the commercial value, so to speak, of the autograph? On the site, you will find an address where you can send fan mail to the players. Kaline will literally sign for everyone, but it about as ornery as they come. Mark McGwire, one of the all-time home run hitting champions of baseball, once signed a fan's prosthetic leg. "Two years ago I had [Boston Red Sox slugger] Manny Ramirez one-on-one," says Petrulis. Me? Not exaclty like the OP, but sort of interesting, I seem to recall Steve Martin, in lieu of autographs, handing out cards saying This card certifies that you had an encounter with me and I was witty and charming.. "Give me that phone. Griffey comes out and everyone surrounds him. The Inter star is now the step-father to Lopez's three children. Even the most famous athletes will spend 5-10 minutes before and after practices and games to sign autographs. Being an autograph collector for over 23 years, it has gotten almost impossible to get players to sign because of the shady and greedy dealers out there.". The quest for an athlete's autograph is not always an easy one--for the hunter or the prey. Whether it was punching fans in the stands at shows, using homophobic slurs directed at crowd members or blowing up on families at restaurants, Punk did it. By far the worst autograph signing experience that I ever had was with Albert "Don't call me Joey" Belle. Matt Triplett, 29, a rider known as a fan favorite, would sign autographs even after intense rides, with his cowboy hat scuffed up and his arm wrapped in a bag of ice. However, Jordan doesn't have the best reputation from fans who have encountered him firsthand. One of the guys who didn't sign was bullpen coach Tom Hume. 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. Returning co-host of "The View", Rosie O'Donnell is also usually among the celebrities who don't sign autographs. I heard a long time ago that Wayne Gretzky will sign rookie cards and whatnot, but always bends one corner of them down so theyre not worth a brazillion dollars. If you sat back and watched the kids would take the signed ball and run up in the stands and a guy would hand them cash for it. Hockey players are known throughout the sports world, even to journalists, as being the nicest guys--they become something else on the ice--and so they get high marks from collectors. Some of the rarest include: Tiger Woods. "One jerk can pollute the whole team," says Johnson. (Though met can be an approximate term. Get that selfie stick ready! ), Some players take considerable time with their autograph. After spending considerable time in front of hotels, in bleacher seats at ballparks and in the throng at card shows, I have a fresh perspective on autographs. 14. Boston Celtics immortal Bill Russell was a celebrated scowler who declined to sign because he said it led to "idolization." From time to time he now accepts a fee to sign at autograph shows, where idolization is apparently not a factor. "You do this long enough," says Johnson, "you recognize everybody.". If you run into one of these celebrities on the street, dont bother asking them for an autograph. They are barred from either entering the hotel or congregating outside the revolving doors. 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). I couldn't think of a better start to the NIL era than an Iowa basketball player doing a meet and greet at a fireworks . Very hard to get autographs as an adult at a MLB game, or even a crowded MiLB All Star game. Still, my essential opinion of autograph collecting is unchanged. If you're not getting a signature for resale purposes, does it matter all that much if the corner of a baseball card being signed is bent? Tom Brady has won five Super Bowls and has been called the greatest quarterback of all-time. (If NBA players did not invent the art of shutting out the world with a pair of earphones, then they surely perfected it.) I love meeting fans and will personalize pics in person, but thats all. 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. When word got out, Tiger took a lot of heat, and since then he has granted most autograph requests from his fellow pros. List as of 2/13/22 Reggie Cleveland $ 5.00 Ken Henderson $ 3.00 Darryl Chaney $ 5.00 Len Dawson $ 10.00 Few, if any, professional athletes threaten to kill their own fans. "A car was parked in the middle of the street, and he comes around and I say, 'Mr. Metta World Peace, aka Ron Artest, may be friends with the fan he once attacked in Detroit, but that doesn't mean you should approach him on the street. "That endears him to everyone who shows up.". Understand you may not be able to get the attention of one of the top players in the game, but his teammates may be more accessible. 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. And this was from when she had her personality reined in. Was real nice when I saw him at the HOF in 2008. Don't expect to land a Barry Bonds autograph for free; a Barry Bonds signed photo can cost you around $200 while a simple signed baseball will set you back $400 - not the most expensive memorabilia, but still a pretty penny for a retired athletes penmanship. Tie Domi was hated by everyone from fans to teammates during his NHL career. According to Kittle's book, Bonds responded by saying, "I don't sign for white people.". It should be noted that they didnt change clothes before they came out so they were wearing togas and they were covered in fake blood. ", "Well, I save my press credentials," I say. Golfer Jordan Spieth won't give fans an autograph, if he is suspicious they will immediately sell it. Yes, I get why he was doing it, however ever since then, he became an asshole in my eyes. That's one hundred thousand. As we were walking to the theater SRV gets off the tour bus and heads inside. Bill Richert has brought his son, Bill Jr., to Wrigley, and Dempster signs a ball for the little boy. Want it personalized? Very few stars sign at Yankee stadium unless they know someone in the stands, so for cal to do that regularly when I saw him there was very cool. Bring a quality photograph from home or use a photo sold by the gift shop. The card and memorabilia companies have had to jump through hoops to get each player's representative to line up deals. Belle never apologized for hitting the fan, and remained nuts for the remainder of his career, according to teammates and the media. Watch out.' NCAA athletes can officially get their pay days. There are many autographs that are tough to obtain. It also got him suspended for a total of 86 games. "In hockey he's gotta be the worst, and believe me, he spread his philosophy throughout the team.". Lol all these stories i officially hate baseball now.i mean Ray Washburn???? 14 Avril Lavigne Charges a Lot of Money For Meet-and-Greet But Doesn't Let Fans Touch Her. A Prosthetic Leg. I saw Penn and Teller at the McCarter Theater in Princeton. Does he even make public appearances? Based on interviews, personal experience and data in trade publications, he estimates that 97% of the 15,000 enthusiasts in the U.S. don't peddle their wares. It's like putting a coin in a slot machine. Kids = yes/ grown-ups = no seems a reasonable system to have in that situation. Barry Bonds had a long running reputation as a real jerk to fans. he says to a young lady. 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