Autograph after an interview?

I know a former sportswriter (he gave into the dark side of the force and switched over to the news side at a different paper than the one he was at when this incident happened), who told me he once interviewed Ozzie Newsome at a charity golf event and afterwards he asked for his autograph. The writer told me he knew it was unprofessional, but he had gone to Alabama at the same time Newsome played there and thought he was one of the two best college tight ends ever (along with Oklahoma's Keith Jackson).
Just wondering, has anyone done this and regretted it afterwards? Have you heard of/know of anyone who has done it? Does it give the industry a black eye?

 

Done what? Misspell two easy-to-spell first names?

Yes, I have.

 

Keith Jackson?
He played tight end at Oklahoma.

 

Don't do it. Just don't. And it's Ozzie Newsome.

 

*shudders*
I think back in the day it used to be common practice for writers to get players' autographs..although I wouldn't know

I remember reading it somewhere perhaps...

 

How is this even a discussion? If you do it, you shouldn't be in the biz. Period.

 

What if the interview is done at an autograph show?

 

I feel awkward giving out my autograph after an interview.

 

Never, EVER ask for an autograph after an interview. Always ask before so the subject knows you're a true pro.

 

Zing! Well played.