Athletes who won’t signs specific card

[Scott Garner]

Not meaning to hijack this great thread about players being unwilling to sign certain specific cards, but I thought some might find this interesting...

Although Robin Ventura has absolutely shown reluctance to sign photos of the infamous Ryan vs. Ventura fight on 8/4/1993, I have been fortunate to get him to sign my game used umpire and dugout lineup cards from that game.

FWIW, I suppose it's not hard to imagine why, because the entire incident is likely a lowlight in an otherwise quality career in the major leagues.
It's certainly an out-of-character moment for someone who has the reputation as being one of the good guys in baseball...

The umpire lineup card was signed by completely covering the card with cardboard and only leaving the space where he was to sign.
The dugout card was signed a few years ago at a private signing in Los Angeles along with a game used Ventura bat from 1993.

On Rich Reese not being willing to sign his 1965 Topps card that said Dick Reese, he frequently actually signed his name "Dick Reese" early in his career.

[roarfrom34]

Originally Posted by Scott Garner

Not meaning to hijack this great thread about players being unwilling to sign certain specific cards, but I thought some might find this interesting...

Although Robin Ventura has absolutely shown reluctance to sign photos of the infamous Ryan vs. Ventura fight on 8/4/1993, I have been fortunate to get him to sign my game used umpire and dugout lineup cards from that game.

FWIW, I suppose it's not hard to imagine why, because the entire incident is likely a lowlight in an otherwise quality career in the major leagues.
It's certainly an out-of-character moment for someone who has the reputation as of the good guys in baseball...

The umpire lineup card was signed by completely covering the card with cardboard and only leaving the space where he was to sign.
The dugout card was signed a few years ago at a private signing in Los Angeles along with a game used Ventura bat from 1993.

Very neat pieces Scott!

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by roarfrom34

Very neat pieces Scott!

Thanks Bill!

[sreader3]

Drew — Great list. Thanks for sharing.

[DFWGrapher]

Originally Posted by earlywynnfan

Drew: Great list!

FWIW regarding Keith Hernandez, we in Cleveland didn't like his playing time here, either. $1.75 mil for 43 games and 26 hits. What a loser.

I remember that; I grew up in Lake County and 1990 was my first year following baseball. So I was very surprised to learn a few years later that Keith Hernandez was a lot better than I gave him credit for!

Originally Posted by BillyCox3

I didn't have time to look over that entire list, but this one stuck out:

George Hendrick: ONLY signs Rays and Cardinals items

This may have been true in the past, but George has signed Angels, A's, etc. cards as recently as last year. The whole notion of his being a tough autograph is somewhat hogwash; like many others, he's not difficult if you pay the man. I can't tell you how many "LAST GEORGE HENDRICK SIGNING POSSIBLY EVER!!!!!!!" announcements I have read over the past couple of years. These all stem from the same person. "LAST SIGNING" until some people want to generate more revenue is more like it.

That's good to know; when he was coaching with Tampa he was super picky about what he would sign so I'm glad he's loosening up. I still need him for my 1972 set.

Originally Posted by sthoemke

I think you mean 2008 Upper Deck Goudey. (there is no Dan Gable Allen & Ginter card)

Looks like you're right, I'll get that corrected on my site!

[BillyCoxDodgers3B]

Originally Posted by DFWGrapher

I remember that; I grew up in Lake County and 1990 was my first year following baseball. So I was very surprised to learn a few years later that Keith Hernandez was a lot better than I gave him credit for!



That's good to know; when he was coaching with Tampa he was super picky about what he would sign so I'm glad he's loosening up. I still need him for my 1972 set.



Looks like you're right, I'll get that corrected on my site!

I did see a small stack of that '72 signed at one of the last signings, so hoping you will find what you need eventually. It's a beautiful card!

[Cliff Bowman]

'Ron Gant will not sign any item with David Justice on it'.
Gant has a beef with Justice?