World Series MVP makes Rangers fans feel like VIPs
MESQUITE (CBSNewsTexas.com) - The victory parade may be over but Rangers mania is still going strong.
Fans got a chance to meet with Texas Rangers MVP Corey Seager at a special autograph signing event at the Academy Sports and Outdoors store in Mesquite Saturday.
The line of fans stretches around the corner. Not everyone could make it to the victory parade in Arlington on Friday, but these fans couldn't miss the opportunity to meet face-to-face with MVP Corey Seager.
Some fans camped out overnight to make sure they were the first in line to meet the World Series MVP.
"So I stayed overnight since 4 p.m. yesterday endured the cold, met some great people," said fan Daniel Martinez.
The line of fans outside of the store stretched the length of the mall and even around the corner.
Jessica Corpus wanted to make sure she got Seager's attention. So she made special t-shirts for her sons that say "I'M ONLY HERE BECAUSE MY MOM LOVES COREY SEAGER".
"I don't know I might freak out I've been thinking about this all night I'm nervous already just talking about it," said Corpus.
About 600 fans were able to get Seager's autograph Saturday afternoon. CBS News Texas' Olivia Leach asked the MVP why it was so important for him to be there with fans.
"They supported us," said Seager, "and to be able to come out and enjoy the support... nobody wants this to end, winning is fun. This is what it's about and why we do it, and to be able to enjoy it with everybody."
Fans say it's not just his talent or his star power that makes him so likable. Fans also love his ability to connect with them.
"I think that's amazing. That just shows character on him and I think that's cool that he does things out for the public and especially out for the kids," said Corpus.
"They've been incredible ever since I've been here. Even when we weren't winning they showed up," said Seager.
If you missed your chance to meet Seager on Saturday, on Sunday Adolis Garcia will be signing autographs at the Academy Sports and Outdoors store in Arlington from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
