Originally Posted by neighb

I once boarded 767 ATL-LAX to find Magic Johnson in my 2F seat, and the 2E open. He asked if he was in my seat and when confirmed, suggested I might sit in his since he liked to sit by the window. I was glad to oblige and we enjoyed a bit of NBA chatter during the flight.

After lunch was served, I asked FA if I could have the official passenger manifest where they had crossed out my name in 2F and handwritten in his. They said, "Sure!"

I would rarely, if ever bother someone for an autograph, but in this case I asked Magic if he would sign the manifest to my daughter. He was happy to and included a very nice personal message just for her. Later, I had my boarding pass (in those days, the green tear-off stub), the autographed manifest and an 8X10 of Magic in uniform on court all put into a larger frame in Laker colors and gave it to my daughter for Christmas. Still one of her treasured possessions!