Best & Worst Experience Meeting An Athlete

[Piratedogcardshows]

Best would have to be NFL QB Aaron Brooks who is a native Virginian. My GF at the time and I saw him in Toys R Us of all places Christmas shopping with I assume his mother. I was telling her about him and it was when he was a very capable NFL QB with the Saints. She approached him for an autograph and he was blown away that I recognized him. Truly humble man who talked to us for a few minutes. Not a superstar persay but one of those encounters you never forget.

I will also agree about pro wrestlers always being very nice and great to meet. Too many too name but Matt and Jeff Hardy were top of the list. Also the local AA team players are just amazing year after year. Eager to sign for my son or myself and just easy to talk to. A few favorites Brandon Crawford, Joe Panik, Christian Arroyo, C.J Hinojosa, and my guy Slade Heathcott.

[bbcard1]

Here's a weird one I have had. I carry around cards with the picture of a sweet spot of a baseball because no matter who I run into, they can sign them. Minor leaguer, hall of famer...hell I've even had one concession vendor who had a particularly positive effect on my enjoyment of a game sign one....because the autos are my tangible memories of an experience. I have had on three occasions players turn me down flat and rudely saying that I was going to sell them. (none of the players who have turned me down would have fetched more than a dollar on eBay). Is someone telling players that's what's going on?

[Stonepony]

Best- George Brett- Lots of Beers at TGI Fridays by his house
Worst- Willie Mays ( A turd)