Clemson football alum Clelin Ferrell had just finished his shift at an autograph session Saturday. But on his way out, the 6-foot-5, 260-pound Ferrell stopped and sat on the floor next to a man, who was carrying an Army backpack, according to a witness who snapped a now-viral picture of the ensuing exchange.
Spartanburg resident Josh Gibson was at Saturday’s autograph session at Greenville’s Haywood Mall, which featured a smattering of players from Clemson’s national championship team signing autographs in different time slots throughout the day.
Ferrell had reached the end of his time slot and was on his way out when he spotted a fan wearing a Clemson “Ring Season” shirt sitting on the floor, and in front of him a camouflage backpack bearing the U.