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Originally posted by: hoops2
I remember reading a story about Vince Lombardi when agents first came on the scene
Agent - Hello Mr. Lombardi I am representing Mr Smith (can't remember the actual player)
Lombardi - Nice to meet you. Excuse me. I will be back in a moment
Lombardi returns and hands the agent a peice of paper
Agent - What is this number for?
Lombardi - That is the phone # for the Giants GM.
Agent - why do I need this?
Lombardi - I just traded Smith to the Giants
Ralph Kiner baseball hall of famer after leading the NL in homers for the 4th or 5th year in a row; goes into the Pirates GM to ask for a raise.
Pirates GM - I finished last with you; I can finish last without you, negotiations over
Originally posted by: hoops2
I remember reading a story about Vince Lombardi when agents first came on the scene
Agent - Hello Mr. Lombardi I am representing Mr Smith (can't remember the actual player)
Lombardi - Nice to meet you. Excuse me. I will be back in a moment
Lombardi returns and hands the agent a peice of paper
Agent - What is this number for?
Lombardi - That is the phone # for the Giants GM.
Agent - why do I need this?
Lombardi - I just traded Smith to the Giants
Ralph Kiner baseball hall of famer after leading the NL in homers for the 4th or 5th year in a row; goes into the Pirates GM to ask for a raise.
Pirates GM - I finished last with you; I can finish last without you, negotiations over
Jim Ringo - I think it was to the Eagles.
