We pause today, as we do every June 9, to remember a classic episode of baseball shenanigans.
Yes, it was 17 years ago today — way back in the 20th century — that Mets manager Bobby Valentine donned a silly and unconvincing disguise so he could return to the dugout after being ejected for arguing a weird catcher’s interference call.
Valentine got the heave-ho from home plate umpire Randy Marsh in the 12th inning of a game against the Blue Jays, only to return a few minutes later with glasses and a fake mustache. Have a look.
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Valentine later claimed the stunt was all in good fun, but MLB wasn’t amused. Valentine received a two-game suspension and was also fined $5,000.
We can at least give Valentine credit for being ahead of the curve on making baseball fun again.
