Sharks' Brent Burns Mistaken For Pirate, Signs Autographs At Disney World
by Cutter Hicks, Sports 1140 KHTK
Even at Disney World, people are asking for Brent Burns' autograph.
However, the children there probably weren't thinking about the San Jose Sharks' defenseman or his impressive 29 goals in the 2016-17 season.
While being interviewed during media availability on Tuesday for the 2017 NHL Awards, Burns discussed his recent trip to Disney World with his family and how they dressed up for fun. That's when he chuckled and painted the picture.
.@Burnzie88 signed some autographs at Disney World - not because he's a hockey player, but because kids thought he was a pirate. ???? pic.twitter.com/eNp30Xi82t
— San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) June 21, 2017
"I actually signed a couple autographs in kids books because they thought I was a pirate," Burns said with a smile. "...I can't blame the kids for thinking that."
.@WaltDisneyWorld what a special day today! #happilyeverafter was amazing! Met some other pirates, princesses and the beast! pic.twitter.com/F7qTORiba9
— Brent Burns (@Burnzie88) May 13, 2017
He also joked that he met his "long lost cousin" in Chewbacca. That's Burns for you, never afraid to show off his humor.