The only ones I can recall who have been any challenge over the years were Mike McCallum and Mike Tyson. McCallum was just plain nasty and Tyson was handled so you could not get near him. Hagler, Leonard, Foreman, Duran and pretty much any of the boxing personalities have been at least somewhat available and affable. Hagler has gotten to be very good. LaMotta was very easy and pleasant at the cocktail reception this year. When there is a 'big' name inductee it gets very crowded and you see old men acting like seven year olds. Hearns was that way last year. First visit so all the collectors wanted him. He signed quite a bit, but big crowds around him. A lot of collectors wanted Mugabe, but he is a bit off. He did not sign a lot, but I was able to squeeze a few index cards and a postal cover out of him. All with different signatures within a half hour span. It is still one of the best times for a boxing collector as the Hall of Fame also runs a collectors show on Saturday and a lot of other events for the fans. They recognize that all of the fans/collectors showing up is what supports the Hall.
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