Paskin, Janet,
For Players and Fans, Signatures Equal Money. Janet Paskin. - Journal News, 2004. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2005. Article 56, Institutions, 1522-3256; .
Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2005. Originally Published: For Players and Fans, Signatures Equal Money, June 23, 2004; pp. n.p..
"From the players and their agents to sports memorabilia dealers and unaffiliated guys...signatures equal money, a reality that has all but eliminated the days when fans asked for autographs because they admired players and players signed freely, because they appreciated the fans." (JOURNAL NEWS) This article examines how the sports fan tradition of seeking autographs from athletes has now turned into a big business, upsetting some fans and players who yearn for the days when money wasn't the primary motivation.
1522-3256;
Athletes--Attitudes
Autographs--Collectors and collecting
Professional sports
Signatures (Writing)
Sports--Collectibles
AC1.S5
050
For Players and Fans, Signatures Equal Money. Janet Paskin. - Journal News, 2004. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2005. Article 56, Institutions, 1522-3256; .
Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2005. Originally Published: For Players and Fans, Signatures Equal Money, June 23, 2004; pp. n.p..
"From the players and their agents to sports memorabilia dealers and unaffiliated guys...signatures equal money, a reality that has all but eliminated the days when fans asked for autographs because they admired players and players signed freely, because they appreciated the fans." (JOURNAL NEWS) This article examines how the sports fan tradition of seeking autographs from athletes has now turned into a big business, upsetting some fans and players who yearn for the days when money wasn't the primary motivation.
1522-3256;
Athletes--Attitudes
Autographs--Collectors and collecting
Professional sports
Signatures (Writing)
Sports--Collectibles
AC1.S5
050