Spokesman Says Celebrities Need Prior Approval To Sign Autographs POSTED: 9:20 am CDT July 31, 2005 UPDATED: 9:58 am CDT July 31, 2005 ROSEMONT, Ill. -- Organizers for the National Sports Collectors Convention asked former football star O.J. Simpson to leave the event in suburban Rosemont after showing up to sign autographs. Simpson and the exhibitor that invited him were asked to leave Saturday because neither had sought permission to attend the event, said convention spokesman Bob Ibach. Celebrities must receive prior approval to sign autographs at the show, he said. Exhibitor Justin Communications had invited Simpson to sign memorabilia,...
