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Article: THE WRITING'S ON THE BALL: AUTOGRAPH TIPS.(News)

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July 6, 2001
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Byline: PHUONG CAT LE P-I reporter

Remember the good ol' days when "Please, mister, can I have your autograph?" was all it took to get a ballplayer to sign your scorecard?

Once the innocent rite of childhood, autograph collecting has turned into a multibillion-dollar industry. So beware of the elbows this weekend as you go after your favorite signatures.

The All-Star Game and festivities are a mecca for fans seeking John Hancocks, from Hall-of-Famer Lou Brock to Alvin "Mr. Mariner" Davis to Pearl Jam bass player Jeff Ament.

"It's a natural spot to collect," says one veteran autograph seeker, who has collected about 30,000 ...

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