Packer487 @ The Blog That Yost Built wrote about a story he has of Steve Yzerman and which he was reminded of during the jersey retirement ceremony.

As for Yzerman’s speech: What can you say? He talked for awhile—I’d say at least 15 minutes, and had nothing written out. No notecards, no cheat sheet, no nothing. It was straight from the heart. I love listening to that man speak. I don’t know where you would have to go to find a better athlete that is more humble than Steve Yzerman. He seems almost embarrassed by his success.

To emphasize what a great guy he is—and in honor of the occasion—it’s time for another story time. …

They all worked their way out to the bus. A few minutes later, Yzerman, Osgood and Cheveldae walked by. As an 11 year old, I was really excited, sprung up from my chair and exclaimed “Mr. Yzerman!!” failing to notice that they were obviously in a hurry. Yzerman didn’t brush me off though. He told the other two to go ahead and came back to sign an autograph for me. As it turns out, he missed the bus. I don’t THINK I caused it, since Osgood and Cheveldae didn’t make it either, but the fact that he was willing to stop and sign an autograph for a young Wings fan, even though he was late for the team bus to the rink has always stuck with me.