This is the reason why Randy Johnson doesn’t sign jerseys and it’s all about the money
Randy Johnson was asked why he doesn’t sign jerseys. His answer was an uplifting reflection of modern sport.
We always knew it, but Randy Johnson really is one of the good guys. “The Big Unit” was recently at what appeared to be an autograph signing session for Seattle Mariners fans, where he was asked a question that fans have been wanting to know the answer to for years: why he refuses to sign jerseys for fans up and down the country.
“Randy, why don’t you sign jerseys unless they’ve got like five signatures on them?” came the question from the fan.
“That’s the one thing that might raise a little bit more money for charity,” the former pitcher replied. “Because there is not a lot of them floating out there.”
So there we have it: Randy Johnson doesn’t sign jerseys in order to increase their rarity and therefore the price when up for charity auction.
These guys asked Randy Johnson why he rarely signs jerseys.
— The Collectibles Guru (@gurucollects) October 21, 2025
His answer is pretty cool.
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If his signed jerseys are rare, even rarer is the kind and thoughtful mentality of the elite sports star when it comes to caring for those in need. “I do work for cystic fibrosis... I do a lot of stuff for the homeless in Arizona,” he went on to explain.
Rumours have swirled regarding FC Barcelona player Lamine Yamal and a supposed deal with an online merchandising company, an agreement that is said to be set to stop him from signing autographs for free for fans.
I got Randy to sign cards on several occasions. He did sign my father's jersey. My father was a disabled Vietnam Vet, and Randy signed his jersey, and thanked him for his service. He has always been one of my favorites.
— Brian Leitner (@Leitner2Brian) October 22, 2025
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Standing 6-foot-10, Johnson had one of the most dominant careers in Major League Baseball history. Across his long career, he earned ten All-Star selections, five Cy Young Awards, and a World Series title with the Diamondbacks in 2001. Known for his high strikeout totals, he recorded over 4,800 strikeouts, ranking second all-time, and threw a perfect game in 2004 at the age of 40.
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