RIP Ernie Banks. Though the autograph he gave me almost 50 years - TopicsExpress



          

RIP Ernie Banks. Though the autograph he gave me almost 50 years ago is fading, the memory of that moment that he signed for me still burns bright in my mind. My aunt, kinda of, Joan Eileen Rosney was the nurse at Connie Mack Stadium. When my Dad took me to Connie Mack we would stop by the First Aid Station and see Aunt Joan. She would tell me where to get autographs of the players. Dont be shy Hughie! Step right up there and ask! We got there early for batting practice and there was Ernie Banks holding court along the 1st base side near the railing, talking to the press and signing for everyone. The City of Brotherly Love!, he was exclaiming. Brotherly Love, thats right! He was smiling. Calling all the kids over. Signing for everyone. I put my ball out and asked him to sign. No problem. There you go. and he rubbed the hair on my head. About 20 years ago I saw Mr. Banks at a Dan Marino Celebrity Golf Tournament at Weston Hills Golf Course and I told him the story and said I still had the ball. He smiled and shook my hand. Ever gracious. Lets play two, Ernie! May you rest in peace. Kate Lyons Thomer Celeste Lyons Rowan Scott Badesch
Posted on: Sat, 24 Jan 2015 22:26:12 +0000

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