novakjr
06-13-2013, 06:27 PM
It's seems almost everyday we hear stories of some idiot not signing for kids, or lines a mile long for guys like Jeter, only to be ignored. BUT every once in a while we do hear some great stories about some great young players... I stumbled across this nice article on Josh Donaldson.
http://www.sfchronicle.com/athletics/article/A-s-Donaldson-takes-nothing-for-granted-4544891.php?t=be71c5f9fc3d4cb4da
The guy's got a great story. In case you don't read it, I'll quote the part pertaining to autographs and kids..
"Donaldson also always has time for young fans; a parent with a special-needs child recently remarked how good Donaldson had been with his son, making a special trip over to the stands to say hello.
That also was instilled by his mother.
"Once a year, we would go see the Braves play, but one time when Josh was about 10, he waited by the tunnel for 2 1/2 hours for an autograph, and no one signed one for him," French said. "He said, 'I hate the Braves,' and he was so disappointed, we never went back. I told him, 'You always remember that. If you ever are in that situation, don't you ever deny a child an autograph.' "
http://www.sfchronicle.com/athletics/article/A-s-Donaldson-takes-nothing-for-granted-4544891.php?t=be71c5f9fc3d4cb4da
The guy's got a great story. In case you don't read it, I'll quote the part pertaining to autographs and kids..
"Donaldson also always has time for young fans; a parent with a special-needs child recently remarked how good Donaldson had been with his son, making a special trip over to the stands to say hello.
That also was instilled by his mother.
"Once a year, we would go see the Braves play, but one time when Josh was about 10, he waited by the tunnel for 2 1/2 hours for an autograph, and no one signed one for him," French said. "He said, 'I hate the Braves,' and he was so disappointed, we never went back. I told him, 'You always remember that. If you ever are in that situation, don't you ever deny a child an autograph.' "