Man crush fulfilled? Yes it was! (finally added some pics)

TNP777 · July 25, 2009 9:57AM

I'm just about ready to head down to Chukchansi Park in Fresno to see the Reno Aces (AAA Arizona) take on the Fresno Grizzles (AAA Giants). Reno's manager is Brett Butler, who many of you know I have a couple of cards of. I'll be sitting behind the visitor's dugout and hoping to have a chance to meet him. My daughter has graciously agreed to go with me, although I'm sure she's afraid I'll embarrass her by weeping.

Anywho, wish me luck - I've been told he's pretty approachable, so we'll see. Pictures should be forthcoming later tonight or tomorrow.

Bosox1976 · July 25, 2009 9:58AM

Don't forget the chardonnay!

TNP777 · July 25, 2009 10:02AM

<< Don't forget the chardonnay!

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calaban7 · July 25, 2009 10:08AM

I hope the visit goes better than even you hoped for.

For I moment , I thought this was some Pujols , game used jock strap find , with DNA verification , and rookie season authenication thread .

Again , good luck on the visit.----- Sonny

five7teen · July 25, 2009 12:26PM

I'm hoping for a great story Geordie!

HeritageAddict · July 25, 2009 12:29PM

Sounds great Geordie! I just hope the story doesn't end with a pit in your basement and the phrase "It puts the lotion on".

IchiroDeported · July 25, 2009 12:30PM

brett butler, my kind of player, scrappy, hard nosed and resilient. Hope you have a wonderful evening, I wont stay up, just use protection!

TNP777 · July 25, 2009 3:43PM

Game's over & we're on the way home. Had a pretty good time. Brett's Aces got smoked 9-2.

Got to meet Brett after the game. As I'd heard, he was friendly & accomodating - firm handshake and looks you in the eye when he's talking to you. Got my jersey signed, plus one of my early Atlanta Braves police cards (pictures to come).

Thinking of catching tomorrow night's game, too. It's only an hour's drive and minor league tickets are very affordable.

I'll post some pictures when I get a chance.

yankeeno7 · July 25, 2009 3:47PM

I hope you didnt knock him up cuz you'll be paying for many years to come!

congrats on your success!

jeffcbay · July 25, 2009 3:49PM

Very cool! Can't wait to see the pics!

nam812 · July 25, 2009 8:21PM

<< .....Thinking of catching tomorrow night's game, too. It's only an hour's drive........ >>

Looks like Brett Butler will have to file an order of protection soon.

Bosox1976 · July 25, 2009 8:55PM

Remember when driving, a cushion of six or more car lengths can not be construed as stalking.

Bottom9th · July 25, 2009 10:44PM

<< Remember when driving, a cushion of six or more car lengths can not be construed as stalking. >>

Rick1033 · July 25, 2009 10:58PM

Hi Guys! Long time lurker, first time poster. Brett Butler actually got out of bed to sign for a friend and myself.

Back in the early 80's in Cincinnati, my friend was trying to get a jersey signed but it was after the 45 minute pre game auto cut off. Brett told us if we would come to the team hotel after the game he'd sign our stuff.

After hitting the Reds parking lot we headed over and got to the hotel around 9pm. The front desk rang his room and he told us to come up. He answered the door in a t shirt and boxers and had obviously been asleep. He signed everything we had and was very gracious. Is that a great guy or what?

BTW, I've been reading this board for a long time and you seem like an awesome bunch or guys and gals. Glad to meet you!

Rick

bman90278 · July 25, 2009 11:53PM

Great thread Geordie. Glad everything worked out and hopefully you get to meet Butler again today. Looking forward to seeing some scans and pics.

Please keep in mind that you will need to stop seeing Butler after today and at least wait a few more weeks. If not, he might consider you a friendly stalker.

Brian

Nathaniel1960 · July 26, 2009 12:01AM

I'm scanning the AP Wires for Brett Butler kidnapping story, nothing yet.

Bosox1976 · July 26, 2009 12:52AM

Welcome Rick.

magellan · July 26, 2009 1:51AM

LOL Geordie, great stuff!

Welcome aboard Rick !

thunderdan · July 26, 2009 2:51AM

Geordie, glad you got to meet Tom Watson, er...I mean Brett Butler.

I've always thought those two looked alike.

Sounds like you had fun.

TNP777 · July 30, 2009 1:51PM

Finally got around to scanning a few shots of the jersey and card he signed. I was toying around with the idea of going back the next night. As I was leaving on Saturday night, I noticed that he was walking down the first base line and had been approached by a lone fan. The stands by then were pretty empty, so my thought process was to do the same thing after Sunday's game. I might have been able to get more than a snippet of time. I ended up deciding to stay home - I had the opportunity to say hi and shake his hand; that was good enough. Anyway, here are some shots of the goods!

First up, the back numbers were already signed when I picked the jersey up

I was pretty happy that he put his 'trademark' happy face with the front signature!

Finally, here's the card - it's a 1983 Braves Police

BunchOBull · July 30, 2009 1:53PM

Very nice Geordie...sharp looking card as well...I need to find that set.

Stone193 · July 30, 2009 1:58PM

<< I was pretty happy that he put his 'trademark' happy face with the front signature! >>

That's pretty darn cool Geordi!

Thanx for sharing
mike

jlzinck · July 30, 2009 9:29PM

Just wait until his name is releasd from the "list".

Glad you got to meet him.

leathtech · July 31, 2009 2:12AM

very cool when you are able to meet someone you've always liked and collected and it turns out positive!

I'm very happy for you!

Stone193 · July 31, 2009 2:33AM

<< very cool when you are able to meet someone you've always liked and collected and it turns out positive!

I'm very happy for you! >>

I sure agree with that!

I'll bet I'm the only one at CU who's met Babe Ruth!

mike

jackstraw · July 31, 2009 6:59AM

<< 

<< very cool when you are able to meet someone you've always liked and collected and it turns out positive!

I'm very happy for you! >>

I sure agree with that!

I'll bet I'm the only one at CU who's met Babe Ruth!

mike >>

Mike please tell me he wasn't juiced

Man crush fulfilled? Yes it was! (finally added some pics)

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