Shane, I really loved your story. Thanks for sharing it, bro. I was taught to say "please", and "thank you". My wife and I passed these priceless kind of manners and gratitude on to our son. When he began his job as a courier for a huge hospital system, it wasn't long before his smiling, respectful personality shown through. I heard that one of his contacts on his rounds said my son "reinvents nice". Made my day.
I suspect your son made Scott Rolen's day, and perhaps vice versa. You certainly "remember it well", Shane.
Back to OP, a similar topic closely associated with love for certain players' cardboard may be attributed to the fact that they're a terrific autograph guest, and really try to schmooze with their "well-paying" fans. We just lost Brooks Robinson, God rest his soul. He was one of the finest, if not THE FINEST, autograph guest. I heard the late Bobby Hull was super terrific with his fans. How much that was reflected in Brooks or Bobby's trading cards, or memorabilia, it is perhaps impossible to say. Still, those former athletes were welcomed back to the autograph table again, and again, and again.
Back to the story, Shane, that was a beaute. Thanks again, sir.
--- Brian Powell
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