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Old 01-23-2019, 01:15 AM
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Edgar Martinez is the epitome of class and professionalism. I am so pleased to see this Seattle icon elected to the hall of fame. A few years ago my son called me and said Edgar was at the mall. I had this type I photo in my collection and always wanted it signed. I swallowed my pride and became a total fanboy. I raced to the mall in my car. I knew that the chances of actually finding him were slim to none. I was very wrong. I walked in and there he was. Somehow he looked much smaller out of uniform. I slowly approached him like some pathetic middle aged balding stalker with photo in hand. I apologized for intruding on his privacy. Embarrassed, I explained that I did not normally do such things. As I handed him the photo and asked him to sign it I considered telling him it was for my son. My behavior would have easily revealed that lie. It was painfully obvious this request for me alone. He smiled and shook my hand. He then actually thanked me for asking him to sign it. He even asked me where I wanted him to sign it. We talked for a few moments about the Mariners and baseball in general. I told him that I was at Game 5 of the 95 ALDS. I shared the absolute elation I felt watching him drive Jr. Home. He laughed and said he was pretty excited by the moment himself. I told him he belonged in Cooperstown. He thanked me for the compliment. I walked away feeling like an eleven year old who just met his favorite player and that player was everything he expected him to be. I am absolutely thrilled for Edgar. I'm only sorry it took so long for him to receive this well deserved honor.
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Mike, great photo and great story. I think Edgar should have been elected much sooner but better late than never.
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Oh man that is a great story! Cool piece too...
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Great story!
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I love that story also!!!!
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