Though most athletes don't mind giving out autographs, some players refuse to.
If you're the fan of a certain sports team, chances are you have a favorite player on that team that you cheer on and admire. Just like with other celebrities, you may want to get the autograph of your favorite player.
Many athletes do take time out of their schedules to meet fans and autograph items fans bring with them at public appearances or after sporting events. While it may take some determination and persistence, there are several ways you can go about getting an autograph from your favorite player.
Instructions
1. Ask friends, family members, co-workers, neighbors and other acquaintances if they know anyone who works with your favorite sports team in any capacity. If you find someone who knows someone, ask if there is any way you could get an autograph from your favorite player. If the person agrees, give him a jersey or cap to get signed by the athlete. You can also ask if you could meet the player in person.
2. Attend an off-season team practice or pre-season game. Fewer fans attend these events and with less people you will have a better chance of meeting your favorite athlete face-to-face. Buy the closest seats to the players you can afford so you are nearby if any players decide to approach the stands. Bring the item you want the player to sign with you and politely ask the if he would be willing to give you his autograph. Have a permanent marker on you for the player to sign with if he doesn't have his own.
3. Attend a regular season game of your favorite sports team and arrive early. Enter the stadium or arena as early as possible. Nearly every sports team practices and warms up before each game and so you may have a better chance of getting an autograph from a player during their warm-up before more fans arrive. Alternatively, loiter in the stadium lobby or in the player parking lot after the game ends to catch your favorite athlete on his way out and ask him for his autograph then.
4. Visit the website of the sports team the athlete plays for and find out the official address of the team. Send the item you want autographed through the mail or another package courier with the player's name above the address line. Nearly every sports team in America accepts items to be autographed by its players. While there is no guarantee that you will receive the item back with an autograph -- or at all -- there is a chance the player will sign the item and return it to you.
5. Buy an item the player autographed from a sports memorabilia website or through an online auction website. Before your purchase the item, verify that the seller has proper certification and proof that the athlete really did autograph it.
