(Dallas, TX) 105.3 The Fan - There is a really strong debate raging over Aaron Rodgers's decision to not sign an autograph for a cancer survivor at the . A TTM letter should have an intro, fan statement, autograph request and a thank-you. The coach, Adam Andersson, was doing a completely legal practice of filming Canada's training session. Mayweather has been known to ignore his fans. All Rights Reserved. He set the standard in the autograph business. 1 Paul McCartney. Basketball great and civil rights activist Bill Russell was well-known for refusing to sign autographs-ever. 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. Tie Domi was hated by everyone from fans to teammates during his NHL career. Would love to see a thread on other encounters by other baseball players. Many athletes are autograph seekers themselves. 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. If you run into one of these celebrities on the street, dont bother asking them for an autograph. Their quarry looks at them with disdain, then wordlessly accommodates a few, ignores the rest and climbs into a cab. In 2016, World Peace appeared in a documentary outlining his mental health issues. I always get a kick out of players who only sign for kids. I can add Reggie Jackson to the list. I was fortunate to pay 40 bucks a piece for him signing an 11x14 flat and my HOF book in 1991. Unseld said words to the effect that if he signs that one, he will have to sign all of them so it is his policy that he doesnt do autographs. His not being on a 51s team ball is no biggie. But that's not the only thing Canseco did to his fans he threatened them, he hurled profanities at them, and he charged kids for autographs, too, although sometimes he . Steve Martin would rather have a one-on-one chat with a fan instead of signing an autograph. So, F*** him. has. where a young fan knocked on the door of his house and asked for his autograph. Then football." Icardi's response to the incident was to publicly state he would fly criminals he grew up with in Argentina to Italy who "would kill the ultras on the spot". The pitcher had to climb through the ceiling of Comiskey Park to do it, ala Mission Impossible. Michael Bachelor, in Sunset Valley, is a professional athlete and he signs autographs pretty much at the stadium. It was 1988 and I was in 6th grade and staying with friends for a week in Vermont. Chris Pratt wont sign an autograph for just anyone, real fans only. Seconds later, Canseco went off on a fan who heckled him from behind. It's LIKE PUTTING A COIN IN A SLOT MACHINE. "When they first come up, they'll sign about anything you hand them. Join Date: May 2016. Ever. Questioning where we bought the item to be autographed and for how much. I bet you're the type of guy who would interrupt an athlete mid bite during dinner for an autograph on a napkin. World Peace's incident with Ben Wallace that led to a fan being attacked cost the player around $5 million in salary. Like he was trying to help me. LOL. That's why the serious autograph hound will always have a card or photo ready. Before every game, fans gather along the leftfield line, Sharpies in hand. Basketball great and civil rights activist Bill Russell was well-known for refusing to sign autographs-ever. Does anyone else know of or have heard of any other famous** people like this? Second, the collecting aspect, trying to put together one of the best autograph collections around. 2. ", But there's a dark side, too. Your mother doesn't know?" He had just finished his running along the warning track. The quest for an athlete's autograph is not always an easy one--for the hunter or the prey. Cameron Diazs reasoning for her no autographs rule is simple, she reportedly says: If one person asks, then a crowd will.. "Give me that phone. Then he says to me, 'Wait a minute, this guy is backing up. Some athletes resist giving autographs. ", Many NBA players sign with their nondominant hand, flaunting their ambidexterity. Renee Zellweger will turn down your request for a signature. Find out which actors will not be signing your movie poster any time soon. "Everybody collects something. In the last few years, there have been stories about Flair verbally abusing fans at bars around the United States. . The athlete sits behind a table, doesn't get surprised and is paid to boot. "This is amazing," says Banks, 74. An enforcer that was ready to fight at a moment's notice, Domi's most famous incident came in 2001. In July 2012, Newton was highly criticized for charging fans a minimum of $125 to sign a picture at an autograph session. I relate this opinion to Steve Young at the Tristar show as he steadily signs footballs that have already been sold for $100. They come back with autographs from two of the four Reds who had emerged. When word got out, Tiger took a lot of heat, and since then he has granted most autograph requests from his fellow pros. "They make Griffey out to be such a nice guy and Barry Bonds to be so horrible," says Mann, "but you have a much better chance of getting Bonds. "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 . "It still seems more--I don't know--real coming out here to get autographs," says Keith. By Aynslee Darmon. 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). In 2012, he stole a video camera from Team Sweden's video coach at an under-18 tournament. A paraph is a special mark or flourish that you add to your signature to make it unique. But Brady has done several autograph shows for his large number of fans. According to NCAA bylaw 12.5.2.2, if memorabilia is being sold or promoted using a student athlete's name, such as an autograph, "the student-athlete (or the institution acting on behalf of . Ted Simmons, Pete Vuckovich, John Denny, Ron Reed and Jim Rice all make this list for me. 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. Cardinal pitcher Ray Washburn told my two younger brothers to 'go to hell' when they called out his name from the Astrodome's pavillion seats at a day game way back when. ", Most athletes who don't sign demur behind a Griffey-like glower. It might not pay off this time, so you put another quarter in and keep doing it.". San Jose Sharks' Dan Boyle once . At the end of the show they both were in the lobby. The Babe Ruth collectible that is the most expensive autograph in sports, is a brand new signed baseball that went on sale in 2012. That made a lasting impression." For many years we had him here as a loss leader. In spring training in AZ most kids say 8 or under "collecting autographs" were children whose fathers were dealers and they brought them along knowing they would sign. He has also worked with PETA on campaigns to report animal abuse. Bruce Willis does not like signing autographs. From walking past kids wanting autographs to having unpleasant exchanges with fans, Bonds created a character for the entertainment of fans. However, based on World Peace's past indiscretions, it is best fans keep their distance. Said teammate was somewhat hurt and disappointed about this. [/QUOTE], I was like 15 years old, couldn't even drive a car yet real greedy, lol. Beverly Hills CA 90210. He's a throwback to his Red Sox playing days from 1937-51, and he signs a very legible signature. Ric Flair's career, and life, have been in free fall for some time. A Story: Rod Carew was the . Did you respond at all when the ball got handed back to you like " hey Cal please please lm not going to sell it!!!". After the game we were standing out by parking lot to get autographs. Initial Signing Date. Willie totally ignored him and he was crushed. (If NBA players did not invent the art of shutting out the world with a pair of earphones, then they surely perfected it.) Somebody knew enough to save the signatures of William Shakespeare and John Donne, which are preserved in the British Library. 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? Boston Celtics immortal Bill Russell was a celebrated scowler who declined to sign because he said it led to "idolization." Asked for an autograph, Punk ignored the duo and kept eating. "In hockey he's gotta be the worst, and believe me, he spread his philosophy throughout the team.". Barry Bonds had a long running reputation as a real jerk to fans. They've been around the block a few times, enduring disappointment, rejection, even outright humiliation. --SIR LAURENCE OLIVIER, The value of an autograph can go up after an athlete's playing days end, Here are the current athletes whose signatures top the U.S. market, "It gets addictive," says one collector, "like gambling, drugs or sex. Since he signs for $10 ttm, thats probably a better route. It is a semi-justifiable reason to say 'no' to fans. Ask the player nicely for an autograph. "They know who we are." The billionaire industrialist J.P. Morgan was an inveterate hunter of autographs, scouring Europe for the signatures of kings and queens and generals; he was particularly proud of acquiring Napoleon's. 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. I just find it.". 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. Autographs are currently not . How Verlanders name has not been brought up yet amazes me. The cynic says: Well, why not? You can't do all the 'one mores. I Have Feelings.' Occasionally on this forum, we have threads about the culture of UConn's WCBB. "But I'll have one ready for [Greg] Maddux when he comes in." Some athletes, though, are compliant signers because they remember what it was like being on the other side--the triumphs and the disappointments. He keeps walking, there was maybe 10-15 people, mostly kids trying, and he gets in his BMW and leaves. 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. In fact, most "sports autographs" look nothing at all like the person's genuine signature on a contract or check. Typically artists will charge for original sketches if you want a large size or great detail, but some will dash off quick head sketches of characters for free, or if they dont have long lines at their tables, theyll even do a small sketch in a book you present them for a simple signature. As we were walking to the theater SRV gets off the tour bus and heads inside. In your letter, don't ramble. Besides, while still standing a full 610 Unseld doesnt appear to be a guy that many people take exception to. 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. What's more, Kim Kardashian-West also refuses to sign too many autographs. He was gruff in the old school way, much like Warren Spahn or Dick Williams. The fan had been on Belle the entire game and was harassing Belle about his recent alcohol rehab stint. SPORTS ILLUSTRATED is a registered trademark of ABG-SI LLC. After several decades of collecting autographs, I've discovered that honesty and politeness can go a long way. But many Ive gotten autographs from instead require a dollar donation to some charity and some sort of handwritten thing from the requester (most come in by mail) to indicate its not a mass mailing effort. It is hard being Tiger Woods. ", Then, too, longtime autograph hunters tend to judge athletes on the basis of who signs, just as sportswriters often evaluate an athlete by the amount of interview time he's willing to offer. One exception: William Shatner. College football signing day is February 1, 2023. These are the four best times to get signatures during a typical game day. He did return it later. Golfer Jordan Spieth won't give fans an autograph, if he is suspicious they will immediately sell it. A drunken Flair was upset that Robinson called her 'hot' and then went crazy on Robinson. Normally, hes happy to sign, but he has a policy that he wont do so at home, because he dislikes the invasion of privacy. - 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. The card and memorabilia companies have had to jump through hoops to get each player's representative to line up deals. I seem to recall a story about Tug McGraw (?) The Saturday Night Live alum wants to know if you are a real fan before you uncap that pen. were. January 18, 2011 / 8:06 PM / CBS DFW. 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