A friend of mine sent this picture to me from last month's Toys for Tots drive in Naperville, IL. Ernie Banks signed a baseball, added the inscription "Mr. Cub," and paused for a great photo opportunity.
Wouldn't it be great if more athletes did this!? Banks isn't looking for a couple more dollars, he's raising funds for a charity.
How much better would local charities do if athletes charged toys, canned goods, meals, or donations in exchange for their autograph. Wouldn't we all feel better about the experience?
I know this is probably more common than I know about. I'm sure there are plenty of athletes that do this type of charity work. I only wish there were more like Mr. Cub.
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That is cool. I was at a few Braves games in 2006 where you could get John Smoltz's autograph if you brought 20 canned goods (or for $20). The only problem was I never knew about it in advance. I would get to the ballpark and there he would be outside the gate signing and I didn't have any canned goods are anything to get signed.
But it is a good idea. I'm glad that there are a few people doing it.
Banks defines the word 'classy'. I agree that more players and organizations should take notice and develop more ways for fans to help.
Banks defines the word 'classy'. I agree that more players and organizations should take notice and develop more ways for fans to help.
Smoltz is a class act, I'm not surprised to hear that.
Players could really help out the communities so much more if they did this a bit more frequently. Unfortunately, the millions of dollars they've earned isn't enough, so they need to keep charging outrageous autograph prices.
Anyone seen Willie Mays' autograph cost?
I haven't and I'm sure it isn't cheap.
He's like $300 a baseball, $400 for a bat and $600 for a jersey. Inscriptions are about $150. I'm curious to see if his pricing changes. He'll be a Philly show in March: http://www.mab-celebrity.com/c-750-philadelphia-sports-card-and-memoribilia-show.aspx
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