Baseball players who aren't friendly signers

[rats60]

Originally Posted by Bored5000

One of those is not like the others. LOL.

Was Buhl nicer in his old age?

[mr2686]

Besides Mays, the only other ones that I thought were jerks (more in their attitude rather than anything they said or did) were Rose and Winfield. Reggie Jackson was similar the first time I got his sig (shortly after his playing days) but I think he's mellowed out quite a bit. Was real nice when I saw him at the HOF in 2008.

[byrone]

Was Willie Mays always bad towards fans?

Anyone know if he has a specific reason why he chooses to be an idiot?
Besides, of course, being an idiot.

[theshleps]

At spring training about 5 years ago all us graphers would wait outside the stadium in the morning. The players would park and walk by us. There was a 90+ year old man who more than anything else wanted Willie to sign a personal item that definitely wasn't for resale. Willie was there that day. We all (even the dealers) moved away as we all wanted this guy to get him and we didn't want to scare Willie off. Willie totally ignored him and he was crushed.
I find it interested when I have been treated horrendously by some players (the vast minority), I still want their signature. Kind of sick when you think about it.

[tazdmb]

How Verlanders name has not been brought up yet amazes me.

[saltbox68]

Originally Posted by tazdmb

How Verlanders name has not been brought up yet amazes me.

Or Ted Williams.

[mr2686]

I never had a problem with Ted Williams. I don't equate Old and gruff with being a total jerk. He was gruff in the old school way, much like Warren Spahn or Dick Williams.