1957 - I was 8 year's old, I was lucky to meet Hank at the Milwaukee County Stadium before a game in the player's parking lot. I asked for his autograph, he said OK, I could not find anything for him to sign, finally my mom took out her check book and ripped one out & gave it to him. I will never forget the shocked look on his face & the big smile & laugh he had, he signed it & talked with us for a good 15 minute's. To me it was like hour's.
I was able to see him play many time's, and I enjoyed every game.
The autograph is gone , but the memory will live forever.
May he rest in peace.