My encounter was with Bill Mazeroski. It was in the mid 80's. He had a small sports bar in Yorkville, OH. I was coming home from junior high and noticed a lot of people in the bar and cars parked everywhere. And when the door swung open a saw a bunch of flashes from cameras. I had a hunch maybe he was in town visiting.
So I ran home got a couple of my cards of him. I ran back and went inside and sure enough he was in there. It was neat cause it was like the Red Sea. Everyone saw this kid come into the bar and kinda made it a point to get me up to him.
He saw me and immediately asked my name. Had me sit down next to him and asked about my school and family. I told him that my grandfather new him from when he was in high school. He was such a class guy. He autographed both of my cards and just talked with me. I couldn't believe it. The rest is a blur. He has always been a hero in my parts and I got to meet him.
He is still a favorite of mine.
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