Gio Gonzalez, now a part of my collection
Last Sunday was the A’s final home game this season, so despite the super-duper hot California weather, we braved the weather to go out to support our boys. They didn’t end in style, but at least my day wasn’t a total loss: I was able to score Gio Gonzalez’s autograph to add to my collection!
Gio is known to be a crowd-pleaser. He’ll go through great lengths to meet the fans in the stands. In fact, before the game, he went to the first row & gave hundreds of autographs for anyone who wanted them. Super nice guy, too.
As usual, I prepare my Sketches app on my iPhone, then put the phone in front of him when my turn came up. As usual, he looks at it with confusion.
Me: You don’t need a pen; just use your finger to sign.
Gio: Ohh, sign the phone.
[He proceeds to sign the phone.]
Gio: Sorry, it could have been neater, but I think this was the best I could do.
At least I didn’t have to lose an iPhone case this time.
