Bible Quoting Ball player

[mcadams]

This phenomenon is not new. When I used to go to spring training in the 80's and 90's, there were LOTS of players that would sign cards and balls with bible verses. A few that come to mind are Sid Bream and John Wetteland. I believe John Burkett did this for a while as well.

[ALR-bishop]

Previously I had seen Bible verses on cards via personalized autographs by a player , Bream being one, I just had not seen them come from the manufacturer that way. But I am normally just a Topps/Fleer collector myself

[sycks22]

A lot of Bryce Harper's autos have Bible verses on them. That is a sweet name.

[chaddurbin]

you see alot of this with ttm...cal eldred, mark eichhorn, david robinson etc.

[mattsey9]

Tommy Herr sent me a bible pamphlet back in the 80's along with an autograph.

[Jayworld]

Back in the day when I sent out cards for autographs (in the 1970s-early 80s), I got two back with Bible verses. Both from the Padres; Dave Roberts signed my card and sent back a signed tract testimonial, and Eric Show signed my 1984 Topps card with a Bible verse.

[theshleps]

I would get alot when going in person for autographs. I'd often ask the player what the verse was as I was truly interested. One player didn't know. Some would write the Bible citation but it would be too scribbled to make it out which defeats the purpose.
Then notoriously bad signers like Bryce Harper shouldn't put verses. If you are going to be nasty and turn lots of folks down and then put a verse when you sign it doesn't encourage people and speak highly of the player and his beliefs.
There wasn't a great correlation between who put a verse and who was nice to fans. That is unfortunate

[Wymers Auction]

Originally Posted by Jayworld

Back in the day when I sent out cards for autographs (in the 1970s-early 80s), I got two back with Bible verses. Both from the Padres; Dave Roberts signed my card and sent back a signed tract testimonial, and Eric Show signed my 1984 Topps card with a Bible verse.

Eric Show wow what a memory. His claim to fame is giving up a record breaking hit to Pete Rose.