When I was 10 years old, I asked Reggie for an autograph following an Indians - A's game....it was the day after Dick Bosman pitched a no-hitter against the then-defending world series champs. I naively said, "Mr Jackson, you guys stunk last night...." He glared at me, then replied, "kid, you stink today..." then crumbled the autograph and tossed it on the ground.
Fifteen years later, I saw Reggie at a banquet and relayed the story. He again glared at me......"Well, I hold grudges...." Walked away. Too funny. I never could tell if he was being a smart-ass, a prick or a comedian.