[theshleps]

Back in 1967 going to the Americana Hotel to get baseball autographs and waiting outside Buddy Rich came out and starting talking to the 10 or so autograph guys waiting for the A's. He almost begged us to get his autograph but no one was interested- just wanted ball players. Other times outside hotels waiting for ballplayers in the 60's we saw Marlin Brando and Art Garfunkel walk by ( not together). Again we weren't interested. More recently saw Tyson at LV airport and Barry Bonds in a Phoenix restaurant but didn't try.
Favorite time was waiting for the Dodgers in the 60's Muhammad Ali walks buy with 2 older men. We recognized him and said Muhammad who are these 2 old guys? (hopefully I used more respectful language but don't remember). Turned out to be Dempsey and Louis. Sad thing is I don't remember if we got them or not.