In 1988 there was a huge card show in Arlington, Texas and I lived there at the time. I had about $10 to work with, so I just avoided the show which really depressed me. My wife, daughter and I went to the mall that Sunday to just kill some time. As we strolled through the mall, I see a big baseball display with two guys sitting there. As we get closer, it is Bob Feller and Lew Burdette. They are sitting there alone, since all of the baseball memorabilia collectors are at the show, not at the mall across the street. So, I run into a Woolworth's and buy a baseball and some index cards and start talking to the guys and getting them to sign stuff. Bob Feller was sitting in a rocking chair and when my young daughter (1 and 1/2 at the time) starting getting fussy, he rocked her to sleep. I wouldn't have traded that moment for autographs from every big star at the show. Rapid Robert spent an hour rocking my kid and telling me all about his life and listening to me tell him about mine. What a class act.
We lost a great one. Rest in peace Mr Feller. You deserve it.
Sam
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