Not in the same category in terms of on-the-field achievements, but a Hall of Famer nonetheless... I am a college basketball beat writer in Ohio and every home game I sit next to the great Hal McCoy, long-time Cincinnati Reds beat writer, enshrined into Cooperstown in 2003 along with Gary Carter, Eddie Murray, and Bob Uecker.
I could sit and talk with him for hours and like anyone that has been involved with baseball for as long as he has, he shares some great stories! He's always been awesome to me and jokes with me all the time. Last week, we were talking about the oddest things he has been asked to sign. Later at halftime he turned to me and said, "Did you just see that? The guy had me sign his popcorn box!"
Great guy and will sign through the mail for those wondering.
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