[travrosty]

I only met one (two if you count future) and it was at a card show in Bloomington, MN. Over ten years ago.

I watched Willie Mays sign with his head down for a couple of hours, then as he dashed for the back door, I intercepted him and stuck my hand out so he couldn't avoid it. He shook my hand then he disappeared out the door before anybody else could talk to him. He didn't want to be there I don't think.

Then I went to get Bert Blyleven's signature on a ball and he couldn't have been nicer. Willing to talk and interact with the fans. He wasn't a HOF'er yet, but is now and I am happy for him.