41.   He brightened as he strolled along the fence, signing basketballs and thanking the fans.

42.   He thanked fans for all their support, for all the cards, letters and faxes from well-wishers praying for him, his brother and the Yankees.

43.   He then dropped to his back inside the heart to thank the fans, some waving Brazilian flags.

44.   In a message shown on the scoreboard, Travis Fryman thanked Indians fans for their support and asked them to pray for the attack victims.

45.   In Buffalo, Hasek thanked Sabres fans for their support over the past nine years, but felt that the Red Wings are closer to winning a cup.

46.   It was her way of thanking the fans who turned out to support her.

47.   Lewis took a trackside microphone to thank fans for their support, especially during his struggles of the last few years when a return to the Olympics seemed farfetched.

48.   Martin got the loudest ovation in pregame introductions, then went to a courtside microphone and thanked the fans for coming.

49.   Michael Jordan thanked the fans.

50.   Most will also spend at least three hours signing their names and greeting fans, or find other ways to thank fans for their success.