Hank Aaron signs a couple of times a year for Steiner but he is very expensive. I paid 300 for him to sign one game worn cleat. I would have preferred that he sign both but could not justify 600 for that.
My best autograph experiences were with Joe Morgan, Kirby Puckett, Al Kaline, Cal Ripken, Willie Stargell, Mickey Mantle, Yogi Berra, and Bob Feller.
Berra was by far the most entertaining. I met him at a signing in Bellevue WA about 24 years ago. He and Whitey Ford spoke with me for about 15 minutes during a break. He was pleasant, down to earth and very very funny. At one point a rather well endowed young lady walked by wearing a low cut blouse that could barely contain her talents. Berra looked at Ford, grinned, caught me staring and laughed out loud. He said,"Wouldn't you like to stick your nose in there and root around a bit?
Worst experiences were with Pete Rose and Johnny Bench. They both lacked even the most rudimentry people skills and basic manners.
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