OT: Autographs at Chantilly Show

[Cy2009]

Hi Erick,

I have gone to that show for years. It truly does depend on the athlete. But I would wager that if an 8-year old boy stepped up to Peyton that he would be quite cordial. I may be wrong but from everything that I have heard about Peyton Manning, I bet that your son would get quite a thrill and Peyton would enhance his experience.

Cy

[Orioles1954]

No one beats Brooks Robinson. I had him sign his 1954 high school yearbook. He told me about the players on his basketball team (school didn't have baseball) what they are doing today and his time in Little Rock. We then discussed the status of Arkansas Razorbacks football for five minutes, talked about his brother who played on the National Title squad and offered to take a picture with me. Take your son to Chantilly to meet Brooks, odd are he'll have a new sports hero.

[canjond]

No one will ever beat Buck though...

Growing up, I worked with a promoter for years in Albany, NY. The finest autograph guest I ever worked with was Buck O'Neill. Buck took the time to talk with EVERYONE, and would invite them to stay on stage while he finished his story. After the appearance was done, he would walk around the show to meet the dealers and browse the cards. Of course, he would NEVER refuse an autograph request while walking around either. At one signing I worked with, Buck even sang his rendition of "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" over the PA system to all in attendance.

What a class act. I first met Buck when I was a 12 year old kid... and those memories will stay with me forever.

[bbcard1]

I am a close friend with Marco, so i am a little biased, but he runs a show where the athletes pretty much determine how they wish to conduct themselves with the fans. Ripken is great and I remember one time I though Staubach was going to have to stay all night. many wll pose for photos. I had a bad=ish experience with Bob Gibson, but he is well documented not to love to sign autographs. I think you would have a better than decent chance with manning but I too encourage you to talk to Marco or Nial.

[ls7plus]

Yes, in my experience, it depends entirely upon the athlete. Harmon Killebrew and Frank Howard were very gracious and personable, and more than willing to engage in some conversation.

On the other hand, I believe Willie Mays may have grunted in response when I got his autograph in the late '90's in Atlantic City and thanked him.

Larry

[Vol]

Originally Posted by Cy2009

Hi Erick,

I have gone to that show for years. It truly does depend on the athlete. But I would wager that if an 8-year old boy stepped up to Peyton that he would be quite cordial. I may be wrong but from everything that I have heard about Peyton Manning, I bet that your son would get quite a thrill and Peyton would enhance his experience.

Cy

This.

And just to be sure, tell your son to wear an Orange Tennessee Volunteers Tshirt!
That would no doubt do the trick.

[Orioles1954]

Originally Posted by VOLnVEGAS

This.

And just to be sure, tell your son to wear an Orange Tennessee Volunteers Tshirt!
That would no doubt do the trick.

Or better yet....skip the Vols and wear a Razorbacks shirt too see Brooks. You'll get at least 5-10 minutes of chatting.