He signed a professional contract with Alpella after playing for Ülkerspor junior team.

He signed with the Cubs in 1915 after playing an exhibition game for his local semi-professional team.

Manning, who signed the deal after playing for $3.2 million last season with Atlanta, said: "I think it's obvious how much I wanted to play there.

He signed for Montpellier after playing over 180 games for the Tigers.

He signed as an undrafted free agent after playing last season for a Canadian college, St. Francis Xavier.

On September 1, 2007 he signed a 2-year contract with Vejle Boldklub, after playing in the club as a youth player.

In 1993 the band signed a record deal with EMI Music Canada after playing only 26 shows.

Shanahan signed with the Blues as a free agent July 24, 1991, after playing four seasons with the Devils.

The band signed to the label a mere 24 hours after playing a well-attended industry showcase in June 2008.

Landreth was 18 years of age when he signed with Montreal on March 28, 1973, after playing amateur baseball in his native city.