Steve, that is what I expected from Seaver but have always been a fan. I suppose the exposure the big stars received over the years jaded them toward fans. I am also sure they have encountered some real jerks at times. But I still think that if you are receiving money you should perform the service in a nice manner.
Scott, that is hilarious and it goes back to my theory about old football players, really pretty nice guys for the most part.
Last week I went to a local event that featured a former Arkansas Razorback as the speaker, Ken Hatfield. I stuck around a few minutes and had him sign a mini helmet and the cover of the 1964 Texas program. He was never a pro but was a very successful D-I coach. What a nice man. He seemed appreciative that I asked.
I remember listening to that 1964 Arkansas-Texas game as a ten year old with my Dad. When Hatfield took back a punt 81 yards for a TD we both started jumping up and down, memories like that are special I suppose for all of us. I took the mini helmet to Dad who turns 94 next week.
I took him a Randy White helmet back before Christmas, White and Lee Roy Jordan were his favorite all-time Cowboys. Dad used to love Bear Bryant's old line about Jordan; "If they stay in the stadium Lee Roy will get 'em."
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