The Funniest Baseball Story?

It dawned on me recently that there aren't many baseball jokes out there and I think that the reason is because it would be hard to make up anything funnier than what baseball players actually do and say.  Therefore, I put it to my readers:  What is the funniest baseball story that you've ever heard?  Maybe you've witnessed something hilarious on the ole ball diamond?  Whatever it might be, please share the funniest thing that you've read, seen, or heard from the wonderful world of baseball!

One story that has always amused me is the time when Oriole outfielder Pat Kelly, who became a minister once he retired from the Grand Old Game, was quoting from the Bible in the Baltimore dugout during a game.  Referencing scripture, he shouted to Birds' manager Earl Weaver, "Romans 10:9, Earl!" to which Weaver immediately replied, "I hope they're playing the Yankees."

Another story that I have enjoyed over the years involved former Oriole centerfielder Jackie Brandt.  During Spring Training in the early 1960s, Brandt and a few of his teammates went out for ice cream one evening.  Jackie was not satisfied with the flavor selection and insisted that they travel some 30 miles to a store that Jackie knew had a much greater variety.  The group walked in the shop and when it came time for Brandt to order, he promptly asked for vanilla.  His teammates didn't nickname Brandt "Flakey" for nothing.

Okay, readers; it's your turn!

Comments

[Melissa Dodge]

I'm a sucker for bullpen hi-jinks. Each summer I can't wait to see what the current stable of Rebels relief pitchers has to offer in the way of game-time entertainment. Over the years we've seen all manner of festive headgear ( I still laugh myself silly imaging 6'9" Steve-O snatching up an ample supply of plastic rain bonnets from a local store--what could that clerk have been thinking when he plopped those on the counter?) There have been the various assortment of hobby horse or rally monkey mascots, as well as choreographed dance routines or a rousing game of whack-a-mole. One of my favorites was the time a couple of the relievers climbed the tree beyond the left center fence and hidden by the lush foliage they heckled the center fielder. For the life of him he could not figure out where those disembodied voices were coming from! The local newspaper ran a great article about the 2006 batch of pranksters. Here's the link for your enjoyment:

http://www.rebelsbaseball.biz/html/nvd/nvd060711.html

If the game ever seems to be dragging on--shift your gaze to the bullpen. Odds are they are creating their own excitement!

[Austin]

Ah, the bullpen! I forgot about the time Moe Drabowsky called the Kansas City bullpen and, imitating manager Alvin Dark, had reliever Lew Krausse warm up, much to Dark's surprise. Moe also painted the KC bullpen orange and black and signed it "Love Moe" on year. Drabowsky was also a stock broker, kind of like another fun-loving baseball Mo whom we all know and love!