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nizzo

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Getting a bowler's signature
« on: February 22, 2011, 04:22:44 AM »
One of my closest friend's favorite bowler is Mike Fagan, and I was wondering what the probability was of getting his signature either before or after a qualifying squad at the Open? I wasn't able to get to Carolier for either of the practice sessions and never really tried to get a signature at any other time.
 
Anyone know if the PBA pros generally stick around for signatures after their qualifying round on a given day? 
 
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Re: Getting a bowler's signature
« Reply #1 on: February 22, 2011, 01:30:11 PM »
I'd say before the squad.. a lot of the guys get there really early so there would be plenty of time to find an oppurtunity to get their autograph..

After the squad some of the guys may not be in the mood to stop and sign something.. especially if they bowled bad..


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Re: Getting a bowler's signature
« Reply #2 on: February 22, 2011, 02:02:52 PM »
afterwards may not be a good idea.... they mite have bowled bad, we all know how that goes!!
 
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Re: Getting a bowler's signature
« Reply #3 on: February 22, 2011, 02:59:10 PM »
I agree that earlier, before the bowler's squad is a good time.
 
Also many of them come to other squads to see how things are going, how the shot develops, etc. So if you see him walking around the center (Carolier is pretty big) during another squad, that also might be a good time to ask.
 
Of course, politeness goes a long way especially if they had a bad squad. Maybe don't ask, "Can I have your autograph?". Rather ask, "Do you have a moment to sign an autograph?" YOu might have to come back a little later.


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Re: Getting a bowler's signature
« Reply #4 on: February 22, 2011, 03:42:04 PM »
Should be pretty simple to get Fagan's signature.  He's usually very friendly at events and normally doesn't have a problem signing some autographs for people. 

 

I have to disagree with the other posts though.  Before is not exactly a good time to try to hound down a pro for an autograph as they are generally trying to get everything ready for the squad, whether it be ball surface, tape on their hands or just mentally preparing.  A lot of the exempt guys do tend to hang around for a little while after the squad is over, so if you just give them a chance to get their stuff back in the paddick and wind down a bit they are usually more than happy to stop for a second. 


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Re: Getting a bowler's signature
« Reply #5 on: February 23, 2011, 07:16:16 AM »
It is our obligation as PBA members to comply with all reasonable autograph requests outside of competition when it is against the rules for us to sign.

 

So ... if ya ask him nice before or after he should sign. Obviously, not 30 seconds before or after but if you are reasonable Mike better sign for you! (And I'm sure he will.)


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