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Originally Posted by Hot Springs Bathers
Yesterday I had the great pleasure of having lunch with former major leaguer Jack McMahon (Pirates & Athletics.) He told the story of the first time he ever faced Stan. Figuring that Stan had never seen him he would take a pitch or two--Jack threw a slider and then said Musial hit it out of the state of Missouri.
I have seen Stan several times at shows and he was so very gracious to everyone. The only others I would put in that group are Brooks Robinson, Ernie Banks, Bobby Richardson and of course Bob Feller. All of them usually try to shake hands with every customer.
On the other side, Willie Mays is the worst I have ever seen.
Speaking of Musial and Berra's mail order companies, are there other HOFers doing the same thing? I sure wish Koufax and Aaron would offer this service!
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Brooks Robinson offers this, although he only opens his list every six months or so. Harmon Killebrew does it through his Foundation, although due to his illness he has suspended that until he is doing better.