GOOD RIDDENS TO SUBWAY HELLO NEW PLACE OR THE CASE OF $12.50

 

                        I have to take a small break on my 2001 DECADE 1970s GAME USED posting to update you my readers on things with me so thank you for your understanding. Back in March as you all know if ya read my blog or anything I was fired from Dollar General then 2 weeks had passed & I started working at Subway. So I was working there things were looking good I was hoping to be working enough hours so I could sneak off to the National Sports Card Convention again in Chicago. Then I was running a little behind in trying to get to work one day so I called the store manager to let them know I was running a little late cause of being held up at my school job little did I know she replied back that I should call someone who was working at the store cause she had walked off & quit that day. Great I thought the hiring manager quits 1 week after I get a job & I have no way of contacting anyone else at the store to say I am running late cause the only phone number I have is hers. Well......I got there with 5 minutes to spare thank goodness. 

                         Again things were to look better I was getting used to making sandwiches again which I didn't mind it was a lot better then dealing with crazy coupon Saturdays at Dollar General plus 1 of the perks was getting a free 6" sub the way I wanted provided the toppings for my sandwich weren't out of like lettuce or Pepper Jack Cheese or even a tomato or heaven forbid they run out of the subway chipotle sauce for my Philly Sandwhich.  Well I was working there for about 2 weeks when looking forward to receiving my first paycheck since I came in for an interview & was told by the hiring manager(remember shes not there anymore) I would get paid for my interview & expect a small check then after that 2 weeks from that 1 you'll get a bigger check cause your working these hours & deserve a decent check. Well I looked through all the checks there wasn't a check for me WTF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!🤬🤬🤬🤬Wheres my check right unfortunately they said that I would recieve it in 2 weeks which I said that's fine it will be a nice big check at least in 2 weeks. Everything was still going well getting used to the people I work with even though mainly I was stuck cleaning the condiments containers or running the register. Another 2 weeks pass when I thought I get my check again *Tom Cruise voice* SHOW ME THE $$$$$$$$ right *Family Feud buzzer sound* BZZZZZZZZZZZ!!!!!! thanks for playing comeback in 2 weeks we should have a check for you once ya complete some more paperwork!!!!! I wasn't happy 4 weeks no checks nothing meanwhile I have bills to pay like a house payment & a car loan to pay as well other household bills to pay & plus I like to get some 2026 cards & I have to mail out packages to people I can't mail out without any $$$$$$ 2 days passed I get told by the new store manager that I need a little more training again besides the paperwork that I should have done need to do & I have to report to a different location.

                     The next morning I wake up see that I have a text message thinking it was from Mike Matson from Not Another Card Blog discussing when about the new ABS system & what I thought of it as well my enquiry if he wanted me to make him a 1991 Stadium Club set with extra Blue Jays & Expos cards as well cause we had discussed it a couple of days before hand & I thought he was asking how the set was coming along, well.......it wasn't from Mike instead it was from the new store manager saying ".......I am so sorry but you might want to look for a new employment you don't need to report to the location we discussed about yesterday......" WTF!!!!!!!!!!! I AM FIRED!!!!!!!! 🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬 THEY FIRED ME!!!!!!!!! via text messaging me who fires someone via text that is so very unprofessional what you think my avid reader were they wrong in firing me that way or is it like how Marty McFly got fired from his job in Back to the Future Part II when he was fired via Fax Machine let me know in the comments below. Plus they hadn't paid me still I need to get some $$$$$$$$ from these sorry I am not fond of people from the country of India at the moment cause they have taken over so much of the Subway Franchises. So I said when can I pick up my check I asked next week during the pay day providing I finish the proper papers still which I thought I had them all done. 

                        Well......I show up the day to get my paycheck is it there ya I ask "NO!!!!!! You get no Pay until paperwork complete....." I show them that it was I even had another store manager help me show them it & we got it resolved so I should had gotten my paycheck today no comeback in 2 weeks will be in touch. So last week on May 19th I reached out to them via text am I going to get a paycheck on Tuesday 21st its been 2 months I WANT MY FLEER SENSATIONS OF A ULTRA-PRO PAYCHECK!!!!!!!!! NOW!!!!!!!(I said other words that would made Coach Woody Hayes seem like he was on Mr Rogers Neighborhood & a bunch of other 🖕🖕🖕🖕💩💩💩💩💩 🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬 👈 basically my facial expression look) I didn't get a reply back so on the 21st I drove right after my school job to the location where this other store manager that helped me show the missing paperwork to say did I get paid today I thought I see you to ask is there a paycheck for me she said she check & she assured me that there was so I drove over to there & picked up the long lost 2 month wait of a paycheck I opened it up to see how much I was getting as well the break down on how much was taken out from taxes & it was a good thing I saw the break down it was $xxx.xx for Federal no a problem it was $xx.xx for State again I was not complaining just happy to see the money then next line Uniform Fee $12.50.......WTF!!!!!! UNIFORM FEE!!!!!!! $12.50 WTF🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬 They didn't give me a uniform they tried but it was a size to small I'm a XXXL in shirt size not XXL & when they gave me the shirt I return it to say I was bigger & they said they'd fix it the next day that same shirt was there they claimed it was the right one. Uh...... No it wasn't so I didn't take it I again said I'm 3XL not 2XL & I even showed them in fingers by holding up 3 then 2. So I was instead of cashing the check right away I drove back to the store where I started that day showed the lady here's the check & please double check the details on the breakdown she looks at it Yeah Federal.....State.....uh huh......uniform fee....hands it back I say please reread that last one uniform fee.....her response......stares then I guess the little gerbil in her head finally got the wheel in her head to work they didn't give ya a uniform *correct bell dings* DING!!!!!DING!!!!  I said 2 choices I'm not gonna cash it until they fix it today by issuing me a new one that doesn't have that removed or you can give me the missing amount now & I'll cash it after I leave here. She quickly said she take it out of the register so I can be on my way which was a smartest thing she did hands me the missing amount I go on my way to cash it finally I pay some of my bills including my house payment & then took another $100 to my friend's at Rocket Sports Card & Collectibles (please check it out if theres something you like & need a local pick up lmk & call them saying Could they let me pick it up for you when I get a chance I also ask that you pay for it first I know that I am nice guy but I ain't buying for everyone lol & they're very reasonable to deal with & if ya say you heard about the shop through my blog cause they like to hear that I'm promoting their shop) to make a payment on my Seaver 

$250 remaining soon my precious 😆 

So after paying for that I went back to filling out applications at home then I just got 1 done for a place thats just a 30 minute drive away they asked me if I could set up a time for an interview i quickly respond with today works for me so they said could I get there around 3:30 not a problemo got in my car drove over to conduct the interview well....on Tuesday May 26th, 2026 I officially started my 1st shift now at 

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            Even though I've been working there for 3 days by the time you read this I am enjoying it so far in the meantime I will continue to keep you updated on any new developments. I cant wait to read what you thought of what had happened to me between places of employment. As always I am reminded of what Rogers Hornsby once said about signing autographs for kids "Any ballplayer who doesn't sign autographs for little kids ain't an American, He's a Communist." 

2001 UPPER DECK DECADE 1970s GAME USED BAT PART XXI

                                         
                                                    "Now Batting #15 George Foster......" George played from 1969 to 1986 he was a 5x All-Star (1976 to 1979 & 1981 as representative for the Cincinnati Reds) 2x World Series Winner (1975 & 1976 also with Cincinnati) he led the National League in Home Runs in 1977 & 1978.

         It was in 1977 that George was a threat every time when he came to bat for as I mentioned that lead the League in Home Runs he hit 52 that year with his black bat he called "Black Beauty" he was one the first players to swing a colorful bat he basically said he wanted to integrate the other bats with his stick for his efforts in 1977 he was named MVP after finishing as the runnerup the year before to his teammate Joe Morgan who is also a member of this lineup. He played Center field before shifting to Left field during the 1975 season. 

          The teams George played for are quite an interesting tale for he started with the San Francisco Giants most think it was the Cincinnati Reds cause he had more accolades with them he was traded to them in 1971 then he stayed with them until 1982 cause he wanted a 5 year contract extension & the Reds weren't going to grant it to him they traded him to the New York Mets where he helped in someways to mentor a young Darryl Strawberry when Darryl first bursted on the MLB scene in 1983 then as Darryl became what they hoped for that meant no more room for George he was released midway during the Mets playoff push in 1986. However the Mets did vote to give George a share of the 1986 Title money & even gave him a 1986 World Series ring even though he didn't play a single inning of that fall classic instead he was picked up for about 15 Games with the Chicago White Sox before trying to latch on to any team for the 1987 season which no teams wanted to sign him. Later George in 1989 found himself wearing a new uniform in a winter League of former Major League players known as the Senior League Professional Association its fair to say not many people know much about this league cause it only lasted 2 years but they made cards of the league in fact George is featured as a variation of puzzle back of the leagues logo stickers he's 1 of 4 players they did this to the others are Bobby Bonds (Who was featured in this set back on March 21,2026), Bernie Carbo & Amos Otis. Like I mentioned the league only lasted 2 years before it folded up George found himself playing for 2 of the teams in the 2 years of the league.

          How many of you can name all the teams from this league besides yours truly & how many of you have any of these sets again besides yours truly.

So does George deserve to be in this set basically since he did most of his damage with his bat in the 1970s if you ask someone who likes the reading tales about the back 2 back World Champions Cincinnati Reds he makes the cut but George is more of a Fan Favorite type of a player who they idolized back in 2004 which you can see 1 of 2 autographs I have of George in my PC the other is from 2019 Established in 1869 insert. So does George make your vote or does he not let me know in the comments below.

Its no surprise he is featured on a 1976 design for this Fan Favorite autograph insert.

               On deck for the next chapter is Greg Luzinski until then I am reminded of what Rogers Hornsby said about signing autographs for kids "Any ballplayer who doesn't sign autographs for little kids ain't an American, He's a Communist."

2001 UPPER DECK DECADE 1970s SINGLE BAT GAME USED PART XX

 

                              "Now Batting #8 Gary Carter......." The man known as "The Kid" Gary Carter from September 1974 to September 1992 this 11 time All-Star (Named MVP 2 times),1 World Series Championship(1986 New York Mets), 3 time Gold Glover,3 Silver Sluggers is our subject in this latest installment. Gary was the 2nd best catcher in the National League to many people (Ted Simmons another Hall of Famer who could claim he was 2nd best as well) behind Johnny Bench.

               Gary wasn't always a catcher when he broke into the line-up you would find him playing in the outfield since the Expos were keen on Barry Foote as their catcher as well other names like Terry Humphrey,Jose Morales & Bob Stinton. 

 

 

Just imagine these 4 guys all fighting to play catcher for the Expos against Gary.

                  Gary was a remarkable leader when he was calling a game much like Johnny Bench was with Cincinnati. He would always have a good attitude & ya rarely see him without a smile during an interview. Gary played until 1992 he had a special tribute set that was in the 1992 OPC set 

 

                     In my opinion I thought this was a nice tribute to him & leave it to a Canadian product to out do the USA version would you agree it showcased when Gary rookie in a picture to when he decided to call it a career as well show pictures of all the stops Gary had in his career.

                 Gary as most collectors knew that fighter for the Leukemia Society in honor of his late mother who died from it when he was 12 years old, so if ya were to ask him to do a TTM he would sign if ya helped him make a donation to help the cause. Gary was also a collector of cards too I just have to wonder how many cards he gotten through the years that he collected ya have to wonder what he would think about the way the market has changed & such. Gary was finally admitted on his 6th ballot for Cooperstown in 2003(He was the first full-time Montreal Expos player to be inducted) unfortunately Gary said good bye to the baseball world in 2012 at the age of 57. So does he deserve to be in this set remarkable my answer is yes even though he started in the mid 1970's he proved to be among the league leaders & as I mentioned before in my opinion he is the 2nd best National League catcher behind Johnny Bench now only if the New York Mets would do the right thing retire #8 in honor of him especially after what he did to help them with the pennant chase in 1986. Its sad that the Washington Nationals didn't carry over when they moved from Montreal in 2005 the retired Expos numbers 2 of which are part of this set #8 for Carter & #10 in honor of Andre Dawson (#10 also was retired for the Le Grande Orange Rusty Staub) instead they reissued the retired numbers after all its a new team new franchise new rules which is stupid but the people of Montreal can still feel good knowing inside the Belle Centre where the Les Habitants (Montreal Canadians Hockey team of the NHL) has a banner showcasing the Expos Pride with a banner of the retired numbers along with other Canadians great hockey players like Guy LeFleur,Maurice 'Rocket' Richard & many others to name a few.

You can see it hanging on the left side of the picture shown here.

A Close up view of the Banner.

                            So what is your view does Gary get your vote to be in the set or not until the next installment where our subject is George Foster & I am sure that Gary would agree with fellow Hall of Famer Rogers Hornsby when he signed autographs where Rogers once said "Any ballplayer who doesn't sign autographs for little kids ain't an American, He's a Communist." 

2001 UPPER DECK DECADE 1970s GAME USE BAT PART XIX

 

                            "Now Batting #33 Eddie Murray......" The man they called Steady Eddie played for Baltimore the first time around from 1977 to 1988 then he went to play for the Los Angeles Dodgers for the first time as well from 1989 to 1991 then went to other coast again but this time with the New York Mets for 2 years before heading back to the American League in 1994 to play for the Cleveland Indians then rejoining Baltimore in 1996 then in 1997 he went to Anaheim to earn his Angel wings after that he returned to Chavez Ravine for the 2nd time for a 9 game stint before calling it quits.  The switch hitting first baseman came from a baseball family his brother Rich also played the game he was a first baseman for the Giants for 2 years but it was Eddie who made the Murray boys a name. It was his rookie season of 1977 that Eddie delighted the Baltimore crowds with his raw power of hitting Home Runs (27 to be exact) that Baltimore had been missing after 6 years when they traded off a player named Frank Robinson to the Dodgers, later that year Eddie was named the American League Rookie of the Year winner. 

                    Eddie was a quiet leader during his time with the Orioles Eddie won 3 Gold Gloves(1982-1984) 1 World Championship (1983) a 7 time All-Star (He got elected an 8th time but he was with the Dodgers then).  Despite not being a media friendly person cause of how they approached him for comments Eddie showed why he was a leader he helped a young kid out in 1981 when he made his Major League Debut then helped him when he struggled with slumps as well when he needed a break from 1 of the coaches & understood why this same player in 1983 beat him in votes for the MVP that year the player Cal Ripken Jr. 

                      Eddie always had a soft spot for the people in Baltimore even when he left them to play with the Dodgers & Mets. On June 30 1995 Eddie while with the Cleveland Indians made history by collecting his 3000th hit a single against the Minnesota Twins off of Mike Trombley. On September 6th 1996 1 year after Cal Ripken Jr passed Lou Gehrig consecutive games streak Eddie came up against Detroit's Felipe Lira taking him deep for his career #500 home run unfortunately the Orioles would lose to the Tigers 5-4 in 12 innings with that blast Eddie would become the 3rd player in MLB history to have 3000+ career hits & 500+ Home Runs for a career since then Rafael Palmeiro,Alex Rodriguez,Albert Pujols, & Miguel Cabrera all joined Eddie along with the prior members Willie Mays who was the first to do such act followed by Henry Aaron (Another member of this bat line-up). In 2003 Eddie entered the hallowed Halls in Cooperstown along with another member of this line-up of Gary Carter.  So does Eddie have what it takes to be in this set yes he does he helped Baltimore to the World Series in 1979 even though he started career late in the 1970s, so whats your say my readers does Steady Eddie make in your books or does his attributes only happen after the 1970s share your comments below until then I am reminded of Rogers Hornsby once saying about signing autographs for kids "Any Ballplayer who doesn't sign an autograph for a little kid ain't An American, He's a Communist." until next time when the line up features Gary Carter.

2001 UPPER DECK DECADE 1970s GAME USED BAT PART XVIII

 

                               "Now Batting #19 Fred Lynn......" The USC Trojan star outfielder first bursted on the Major League scene in September of 1974. The following spring of 1975 everyone in the American League learned to know about the Red Sox rookie twin powers the other twin power was Jim Rice. Most of Fred Lynn's exploits during his rookie season were described 49 years later in a special insert set from Topps Heritage called "The Fred Lynn Files" a 10 card insert set. It was in 1975 on June 18th at Tigers Stadium Fred hit 3 Home Runs & a Triple just narrowing hitting 4 homers in a game just by few inches hence why he ended up at 3rd base for the triple he had 10 RBIs. A week later after the Reds beaten Fred's Red Sox in World Series Fred made history by winning the Most Valuable Player Award & Rookie of the Year Award (Later in 2001 another Rookie phenom did the exact same thing that Rookie was Ichiro Suzuki) Fred had won the R.O.Y. by earning 23½ 1st place votes the other ½ 1st place vote went to his teammate Jim Rice the story goes had Rice not been sidelined with a broken wrist due to being hit by a pitch by Vern Ruhle of the Detroit Tigers the voting might have been closer. 
               
                  It was in 1976 when he was playing in Minneapolis against the Twins Fred made a catch off the bat of Dan Ford that caught the eyes of Warner Fusselle to talk about on a syndicated show making its debut in 1976 that host Mel Allen said about the Catch 'How About That' that show was "This Week in Baseball" for many of the early years of the show Fred Lynn's catch would be shown in the ending credits. Then in January of 1981 Fred found himself being traded to the California Angels for Frank Tanana & Joe Rudi. Fred struggled his first season with the Angels due to being limited to 76 games cause of a knee injury however Fred bounced back in 1982 where he would help the Angels make the playoffs unfortunately despite winning the 1982 ALCS MVP his Angels were eliminated by the Milwaukee Brewers in a best of 5 series. Fred found himself in the spotlight again in 1983 this time in Fred's hometown of Chicago at Comiskey Park for the 50th Anniversary of the Mid-Summers Classic All-Star Game on July 6th in the bottom of the 3rd Inning off San Francisco Giants pitcher Atlee Hammaker  (It was the 54th edition cause between 1959-1962 cause they played 2 All-Stars games those seasons & there wasn't a game played in 1945 due to WWII) when on a 1-2 pitch he hit the first Grand Slam in All-Star Game history it was his 4th Home Run in All-Star play & helping breaking the American League losing streak of 13 games at the time again Fred was named MVP. 2 interesting things about that game Jim Rice his former teammate also homered in the game as I mentioned it was the 50th Anniversary of the Mid-Summer Classic Babe Ruth hit the 1st in All-Star Game play also at Comiskey Park but that was in 1933. After the 1984 season Fred filed for Free Agency & signed a 5 year deal with the Baltimore Orioles Fred played with them from 1985 until August of 1988 when found himself being traded to the Detroit Tigers in hopes that his mighty bat would return to help the Tigers to the pennant sad to say the Tigers lost the American League East Pennant by 1 game behind the Boston Red Sox. In the winter of 1989 Fred signed a year contract with the San Diego Padres after the 1990 season Fred retired from the game. 

               Fred was an 9x All-Star player 4x Gold Glove winner does he deserve to be honored to be in this set in my opinion even though he played the 2nd half of the 1970's & he was a star during those years I believe he earns the right to be included more so then someone like Bud Harrelson who was featured on the blog back on April 4th of this year. So what's your take on Fred Lynn's remarkable run in 1970s does he get your vote or not let me know in the comments below next up in our series is Eddie Murray until then I am reminded of Rogers Hornsby once said about signing autographs "Any Ballplayer who doesn't sign autographs for little kids ain't an American, He's a Communist."

2001 UPPER DECK DECADE 1970 SINGLE BAT PIECE GAME USED PART XVII

 

                               "Now Batting #24 Dwight Evans......." Dwight Evans or as he was called by his teammates 'Dewey" no relation to Darrell Evans for whom was featured in the series earlier is our subject for this post in the series. Dwight was one of those Fan Favorite type of players he played for the Boston Red Sox from 1972 to 1990 then finished his playing career with 1 year that being 1991 with the Baltimore Orioles.  Dwight according to most visiting players had a cannon arm for a right fielder playing at Fenway. He led....well tied for league with 22 Home Runs in the Strike Shorten season of 1981. He had tied with 3 others (Eddie Murray & Bob Grich for whom are also featured in the set as well Tony Armas). It was Dwight's catch & relay back to first for a double play in the top of the 11th Inning that kept Cincinnati from scoring to set up Carlton Fisk's Home Run 1 Inning later. 

                   Dwight like I said was that a Fan Favorite & still is. In my humble opinion I am surprised that the Red Sox haven't honored him by retiring his #24 before Manny Ramirez wore it instead they wait until a player is in the Hall of Fame which surprises me cause they retired #34 before David Ortiz went in. Besides all that does Dewey get my vote to be in this set humbly as Dewey was again on the fence cause he to me is more of an 1980s All-Star so what's your view on him until next time where we look at Eddie Murray. As always I am reminded of what Rogers Hornsby once said "Any Ballplayer who doesn't sign autographs for little kids ain't an American, He's a Communist."

2001 UPPER DECK DECADE 1970s SINGLE GAME USED BAT PIECE PART XVI

 

                         "Now Batting #31 Dave Winfeld......." Dave Winfield the only Multi-sport talent from Minnesota to be drafted by 4 different leagues during the 1970's. He was Drafted by the Utah Stars of the ABA,Drafted by the Atlanta Hawks of the NBA, The Minnesota Vikings of the NFL, & finally the sport the reason for Dave to be in this set he was drafted by the San Diego Padres.  Dave was 1 of few players to come either from high school or college directly to the major leagues. Dave spent most of the 1970s with the Padres before testing the free agency market after the 1980 season when he signed with the Yankees.

                           It was in 1981 where Dave got his first taste of the post season however he didn't fair much in the World Series that year hitting .048 leading the media to call him Mr. May. In 1983 Dave made history by being arrested after a game on August 4th in Toronto Exhibition Stadium the reason Dave had killed a Seagull while throwing a ball at one during warm ups between innings of the game between the Yankees & Blue Jays. He was booked & his bond for $500 then he was released after it was paid the charges were dropped since the police believe him when it was an accident. In 1989 Dave spent the whole year on the Disable List due to back problems then in 1990 in midst of contract squabbles with George Steinbrenner he was traded to the Angels then in 1992 he found himself wearing a Blue Jays uniform going to his first World Series since 1981 & got the game winning hit for Game 6 to help the Blue Jays win their first title then in 1993 returned back home in Minnesota it was there he collected hit #3000 a single against Dennis Eckersley then in 1994 midst of the Strike Dave went to Cleveland since he was traded during the strike & they didn't play anymore that season it was speculated players to be named later were to be included but they weren't so the Twins executives went to dinner with the Indians executives with the Indians picking up the bill leaving that Dave was traded for a dinner but some people say that he was sold to the Indians to avoid political conflicts if ya ask me being traded for a dinner is better to deal with then saying he was sold. Even though the Indians made the post season that year Dave didn't play any post season games he only lasted 46 games with them due to a rotator cuff. After the season Dave called it career. 

                   In 2001 Dave got the call saying he was going to Cooperstown with former teammate of the Twins Kirby Puckett then Dave still upset with George Steinbrenner decided to enter the Hall of Fame wearing a Padres cap going as the first Padres member in the Hall even though some players like Gaylord Perry played briefly with the Padres as well Willie McCovey but Dave was the first to wear the cap of the Padres on his plaque. Later in 2001 the Padres honored Dave by retiring his #31 in a tribute to the man who spent most of the 1970s wearing the Brown & Yellow uniform. Now if ya ask me does Dave deserve to be in the set yes cause he helped a small market team have at least something to cheer for & Dave was 1 that would give back to the community wherever he played for since he started the Dave Winfield Foundation which future Hall of Fame Member was a member of the foundation when he was a kid watching Dave patrol right field in New York & when that player got to the big leagues he did something similar for the fans of New York as well that future Hall of Famer was none other than Derek 'Mr. November' Jeter. so what's your vote say about this remarkable man of Dave Winfield let me know in the comments below. Up next in the series is Dwight Evans.


            I have a friend named Shawn who's an avid Winfield collector & is looking for the following for his collection he asked if ya can help him out if ya can let me know what you like in return for them here's his top 5 list please help him out he truly would like to get his collection featured in the top 10 Winfield Collections. 

1.1974 Topps Stamps-Most people sell these as uncut sheets & they're a little expensive hoping to find a loose stamp at least

2.1993 Rainbow Foods Winfield Gold Set Version of the Set

3.1990 Kenner Starting Line-up unopened with both cards still in the package 

4. 1993 Topps Black Gold Exchange Cards Redeemed he's trying to find something like the picture shown here 

5.1994 Pinnacle Artist Proofs #332

As always thanks for reading & as Rogers Hornsby once said "Any Ballplayer who doesn't sign autographs for little kids ain't an American, He's a Communist."