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Posted By: Dustan Hedlin

Back in 1994 (I think), Billy Williams was signing autographs for free at a small show at a community college near my house. I was 12 years old, and had been collecting cards for around 3 years at the time. This was in midwestern IL, so I knew a little about Billy Williams from the local card shop and card shows that I attended with my father. I was a huge Ken Griffey Jr fan at the time, but did not really have a favorite team at the time. It just so happened that my father was a White Sox fan, so I had a White Sox jacket and a Frank Thomas "Big Hurt #35" hat on. In all my pre-teen genius, I decided it would be a good idea to wear all of this White Sox clothing while I was meeting a former Cubs player.

When I walked up to the booth, Billy just looked up and smiled at me. He introduced himself, and I told him that I was a fan of his and pleased to meet him. He signed my item (a program from a recent National Convention in Chicago) and asked if I wanted a picture. I walked around the table, and he proceeded to cover up the White Sox logo before we took the picture. I laughed, was a little embarrased, but it was all in good fun.