<![CDATA[Deadspin: Autographs]]> http://cache.deadspin.com/assets/base/img/thumbs140x140/deadspin.com.png <![CDATA[Deadspin: Autographs]]> http://deadspin.com/tag/autographs http://deadspin.com/tag/autographs <![CDATA[What's Really Special About This Picture Is That Chipper Jones May Have Signed A 7-Inch Sperm Replica]]> The first weekend of baseball season wouldn't be complete without an "Atlanta Braves Chipper Jones Sperm Autograph" available to the highest bidder. As of 11 a.m., there were zero takers on the starting bid of $1. Fine, it's not authenticated, but this is still shocking when you consider that there's a "Chipper Jones Hand Signed Autographed Atlanta Braves Mini Batting Helmet" listed for $69.96 on Amazon. More »
]]> http://deadspin.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5788381&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Did Kevin Garnett Turn Down A Ball Boy With A Bin Laden Reference?]]> After yesterday's Lakers/Celtics game, both Yahoo's Marc Spears and ESPN's J.A. Adande Tweeted that when asked for his autograph, KG told a Lakers ball boy "you've got a better chance of catching Bin Laden." The Tweets were promptly deleted. Conspiracy? More »
]]> http://deadspin.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5747904&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Michael Vick Scheduled To Headline "Atlanta Sportacular"]]> A sports cards/memorablilia-hawking moonlighter sent word of an interesting Feb. 11-13 show. It's interesting because Michael Vick will return to Atlanta for two hours of it. Asks memorabilia man, "Will Vick sign any rape stands or Bad Newz Kennel T-Shirts?" More »
]]> http://deadspin.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5746364&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[We Seriously Underestimated How Mad At Gary Carter This Autograph Hound Is]]> Earlier we posted video of an autograph seeker goading Gary Carter. We had no idea how deep this runs. He's made two more bizarre videos, and seems to have a supervillain-level vendetta against Carter. Prepare yourself for the crazy. More »
]]> http://deadspin.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5587183&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[When Gary Carter Gets Into It With A Child, You Know Security's Going To Get Involved]]> I can't really blame Carter here. He knows the rules about only signing specific items, and so does the "fan" who baits him. Poor kid: in one day he learns that ballplayers can be mean, and that his dad's a douche. [Via] More »
]]> http://deadspin.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5586984&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Brad Lidge Signs A Fake Leg]]> Here's the Phillies' closer taking the time to sign a prosthetic limb after a recent game. Other players who claim not to have the time to sign for fans? Well, they no longer have a leg to stand on. [Crossing Broad] More »
]]> http://deadspin.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5585037&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Curt Schilling Is Always In Code Orange When It Comes To Autograph Hounds]]> "This is a poor analogy, but it's like terrorism. If autograph dealers want to get in, they will...[p]eople who have no interest in me and want me to just sign some things so they can sell them." [ESPN] More »
]]> http://deadspin.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5481793&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Hawk About To Get Paid Hawking Autographs]]> Having a plaque in Cooperstown is nice. The unstated-but-significant financial windfall that comes with being a hall-of-famer could be nicer. More »
]]> http://deadspin.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5444773&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[The Thin Line Between Fan and Fanatic]]> Let's say you love the Chicago Bears. (Relax....it's just an example.) And let's say you don't mind having a few dozen tattoos on your body. That doesn't logically follow that you need 92 Bears autographs permanently inked in your skin. More »
]]> http://deadspin.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5277790&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[The New York Times Somehow Finds A Silly Reason To Loathe Yankee Stadium]]> Leave it to the Times — the publisher's kid, no less — to come up with one of the dumber reasons to hate the infinitely hateable Yankee Stadium: The kiddies can't get autographs anymore! More »
]]> http://deadspin.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5275885&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[It's A Vacuum AND A Haircutter!]]> Tired of watching your favorite athletes struggle under the pressures of posing for pictures and signing autographs? Wish someone could do something, to make a difference? More »
]]> http://deadspin.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=256429&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Just in Time for Tax Season]]> Fantastic post by the Wizard of Odds, highlighting the Ohio State autograph shilling non-controversy, which seems a little sketchy considering some of these non-professional athletes are making six-figure incomes during "autograph season." According to the Wiz—via the Cleveland Plain Dealer—, some OSU players—including probable first-round linebacker A.J. Hawk—are involved in this pastime that many a senior has participated in through the years. Today, the Wizard of Odds updates his story, claiming that this is standard practice at many big-time universities. More »
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