Brad Ausmus – Baseball by The Letters https://www.baseballbytheletters.com Hand-written memories from those who lived The Game! Thu, 27 Oct 2016 14:06:54 +0000 en-US hourly 1 22759191 Catcher Jim Campanis shares the inside joke from one autographed card https://www.baseballbytheletters.com/2015/06/22/catcher-jim-campanis-shares-the-inside-joke-from-one-autographed-card/ https://www.baseballbytheletters.com/2015/06/22/catcher-jim-campanis-shares-the-inside-joke-from-one-autographed-card/#respond Mon, 22 Jun 2015 19:19:15 +0000 http://www.baseballbytheletters.com/?p=3844 Read more]]> Autographs can be fun, even for the signers!
Autographs can be fun, even for the signers! (Courtesy of Jim Campanis)

Just an autograph?

That’s why I started this blog. I love the stories beyond the signatures.

Here’s one from master baseball storyteller Jim Campanis, who writes:

“Another “J” on Ausmus’ neck!

In 1992, Brad and I already knew each other from playing in the Carolina League during the ’90 season.

When this card came out we started a little practical joke that we’re still doing to this day…when I get the card to sign first, I swoop my “J” across his photo to his neck.

When he gets it first…he ends a looooong “S” across my face!

Great catcher, manager and person!”

Thanks for sharing, Jim. And collectors: watch those necks!

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