Yesterday I took a friend to the Los Angeles Angels spring training complex and we saw Mike Trout signing autographs for fans which made me think of stories about autograph collectors because – according to a security guard – some fan complained that he couldn’t read Mike Trout’s signature, which prompted Trout to quit signing.
Just a fan. Football & My OLD Book. Author wants $20 to sign it #16 Len. I walked away. Anyone want it, no dust cover, unsigned. I read it 50 years ago. You can have it CHEAP?
I stopped asking for autographs when I was in my early 30s (it was Riverfront Stadium, so it was a while ago) when I realized I was competing with kids. I wanted the autograph for myself, but thought it was wrong for a grown adult to try to out compete a 10 year old. It'll mean more to him in 20 years than it would to me. I did pay to get Tony Perez's autograph at a show though. I told him "You were my favorite player. Thank you so much for making me happy so many times." I think he liked that. :)
Just a fan. Football & My OLD Book. Author wants $20 to sign it #16 Len. I walked away. Anyone want it, no dust cover, unsigned. I read it 50 years ago. You can have it CHEAP?
I stopped asking for autographs when I was in my early 30s (it was Riverfront Stadium, so it was a while ago) when I realized I was competing with kids. I wanted the autograph for myself, but thought it was wrong for a grown adult to try to out compete a 10 year old. It'll mean more to him in 20 years than it would to me. I did pay to get Tony Perez's autograph at a show though. I told him "You were my favorite player. Thank you so much for making me happy so many times." I think he liked that. :)