[1963Topps Set]

Originally Posted by sb1

Although I don't collect autographs( the only one's I used to were Maris and Nellie Fox, no idea why), I used to do a lot of shows. One of the worst signing reactions I observed was at a small local show where a lot of Negro leaguers were signing(I think Dennis Biddle organized them), included many stars of the 1940 and 1950's. Also signing were a few ex MLer's mostly HOFers. So they announce the arrival of the Negro leaguers, they walk in a nice procession, the dealers and crowd all stands, claps and gives them their due. Gibson is seated at a table signing, does not get up, never even looks up, many of the honored Negro league signers were less than impressed and declared without them, he would not be setting where he was signing for much more than they. I believe they were signing for free, but paid by the promoter, where as Gibson was getting carte blanche, first class accommodations and getting paid to sign.

I am presuming you are referring to Bob Gibson?