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I guess there's good and bad eggs in any sport just like in life.
Back in the dinosaur days when Hank Aaron played for the Brewers (after breaking the record), my parents took me to a game at the Houston Astrodome. I was maybe 11 or so. Before the game he was down on the field doing an interview. I stood behind a railing that was several feet off of field level with program in hand. There were several people standing there with me (mostly adults). When he was finished, he walked to where we were..immediately the program I was holding was covered by dozens of other hands, programs, balls, and such. He looked me straight in the eyes and reached underneath the pile. I felt a hand and a tug on my program and he said "Is that one yours". I said, "Yes" He took it..signed it... handed it back to me with a wink and walked away from all the adults still waiting. I felt about 20 feet tall!
Going to Spring Training and also sitting in Diamond Club seats a Safeco for years now, I've seen some players that will talk to fans (especially kids) and sign until there's no one left wanting an autograph. Some of those are people who seem to enjoy the game itself more than other players. In recent Mariners' history, Mike Cameron was one of those. There's a few others here and there, but he was a fan and kid favorite the entire time he played in Seattle.
PK
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