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09-27-2008, 08:57 PM #61
Re: Terrible Johnny Bench autograph story
Looks like the big Donkey got it tonight! Another 40 home run season.
Looking for: Joey Votto game used items.
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09-27-2008, 10:14 PM #62
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Re: Terrible Johnny Bench autograph story
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09-27-2008, 10:31 PM #63
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Re: Terrible Johnny Bench autograph story
I'll be there. A good friend of mine...well...let's just say he knows some players and I'm tagging along. As much as I hate the D'Backs (Dodgers fan here), there are some guys I cheer for and Scherzer is one of them.
So far, I have yet to have a negative experience about any of the athletes I've met. In my line of work, I've had the privilege of meeting several athletes and sports personnel (owners, GMs etc) at their homes and all have been very pleasant. The only one who has ever turned down an autograph was Al Davis but he was polite and I'm sure he has his reasons.
I'd also like to note that I'm surprised by Reggie Jackson since I thought he was a collector as well. It may have been misinterperated but I wasn't there so I can't judge. Honestly, nothing surprises me anymore.
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09-27-2008, 11:09 PM #64
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Re: Terrible Johnny Bench autograph story
I just got two baseballs and two photos signed - one each for me and my sister - and a signature on my latest souvenir batting helmet (#4) that I get all Diamondbacks to sign.
The promoter's wife, who was sitting there punching the signing tickets, asked me, "Only five?" - 'cause she's used to me having a lot more stuff, particularly bats, for the guys to sign - and I said, "Yeah, well, I haven't got any of Adam's bats, yet." Adam says, "I've got a lot of bats to give away. I always give away a lot of stuff at the end of the season." I didn't want to embarrass him by asking if I could have or buy one, surrounded as we were by a hundred other people who I'm sure would love to have a Dunn bat, too, so I didn't say anything. If I could have done so privately, I'd have offered to put his bats up for auction to benefit his favorite charity, or something, and gotten (at least) one bat that way.
Oh, well. I'll have to wait and see what my team source can do for me. It won't be free, and it probably won't even be cheap, but I'll get one eventually.
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09-27-2008, 11:25 PM #65
Re: Terrible Johnny Bench autograph story
Godwulf...not to hijack this thread but if you're ever going to a signing with Eric Byrnes as a guest, please let me know. I recently picked up his GU batting helmet from the 2005 season with Baltimore that I'd love to get signed.
Thanks
whhp72@yahoo.com
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09-27-2008, 11:31 PM #66
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Re: Terrible Johnny Bench autograph story
Byrnes is supposed to be doing a local signing in November. As the time gets closer, and I get details, I'll let you know...and if you want to spring for a signing ticket and return shipping, I'd be glad to help a fellow collector out and get it signed for you.
godwulf1@cox.net
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09-27-2008, 11:41 PM #67
Re: Terrible Johnny Bench autograph story
Yes...certainly let me know. I obviously would pay for the signing ticket and return postage. Thanks!
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09-28-2008, 07:21 AM #68
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Re: Terrible Johnny Bench autograph story
Please keep me posted as to if you get a few Diamondbacks Dunn bats. I'd like an uncracked one! skyking442@hotmail.com Bob
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09-29-2008, 08:14 PM #69
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Re: Terrible Johnny Bench autograph story
I have to agree. I have kind of made it a rule not to ask anyone for an autograph unless they are older than I am, which rules out just about every active athlete. I have had some very nice conversations with retired ballplayers in minor league parks, especially when I am able to comment about seeing him play. I remember one guy back in the 80s was on one baseball card..a 1958 Topps. I found it out of a common pile and took it to the game, I think I made his evening.