Story Behind your first Autograph*

[houbb]

Just to make this clear, this was at a little league game and not the Astrodome. I just mentioned the Astrodome as for examples after that time.

I know. I read your story. You don't have to bold it, Rob. It was cool of Cesar to sign for you...and multiples, as well. I thought it was a great story, because I know from experience during his playing days he was brutally tough. He's still a tough sig today, unless you get him at a show or a signing.

 

[SWCAutographs]

Sorry. I always bold after QUOTES because it stand out better when reading. Not yelling. LoL!

I know. I read your story. You don't have to bold it, Rob. It was cool of Cesar to sign for you...and multiples, as well. I thought it was a great story, because I know from experience during his playing days he was brutally tough. He's still a tough sig today, unless you get him at a show or a signing.

 

[houbb]

Sorry. I always bold after QUOTES because it stand out better when reading. Not yelling. LoL!

Not a problem. I think it's awesome that that was where you got the idea to get the '83 Topps set signed.

 

[Drock]

was jeff blauser in 1991 on my little league baseball cap. Thought it was really cool to get an autograph of a major league player and have been hooked sense then.

 

[abeabe]

Cool stories everyone!!

 

[metrotheme]

Mookie Wilson at an in-store signing for The Wiz electronics around 1986 (I think). I still have it on my wall today.

 

[MetDude]

I dont remember who my first autograph was. It was likely at the annual little league dinner.

The one i remember the most and will always cherish however....

One time and one time only I stood outside of the players outfield exit at Shea. Got a couple of autos on a ball, but mainly i felt horrible because i felt to get near a player id have to knock some little kid outta the way, which i saw a bunch of middle ages guys doing...So I start to head back to the car and see a tall fella about 10 feet away, who I immediately recognize as John Olerud.

"Hey there! how ya doin !!"

"Good you ?"

"Great! Hey John , I just want to say that I think you should completely ignore this hubbub in the media. Your wife is having a difficult pregnancy and if you need to go be with her, go be with her! If people dont understand that you need to be with your family in a time of crisis then the heck with em."

He smiled, extended his hand and we shook.

"God Bless. Hey I see ya got a ball there, want me to sign it??"

"Oh yeah forgot all about that. Thanks John!"

 

[jrchoholic83]

I never got the chance to start graphing until I was older, but I did have a great experience with Jason Hardtke. I saw him before a Helena Brewers game hitting fly balls to the team (he was the batting coach of the visiting team) and I yelled "Jason!", and he came right over, I told him I was a Mets fan and we chatted for a moment, and he thanked me for asking him to sign, then I asked him if Gil Heredia was around (pitching coach of the visiting team) and he said "Yeah, I think he's in the clubhouse, do you want me to get him?" I said no I'll just wait until he comes out, then thanked him for signing my cards. Hardtke was the most gracious and down to earth player I have ever met!