Sunday, May 14, 2006

Baseball's wackiest promotions

From the Belleville News Democrat

Some of Mike Veeck's wackier baseball promotions

Baseball_glove_ Vasectomy Night, Charleston (S.C.) RiverDogs: This Father's Day promotion would have given a lucky fan a free vasectomy, but it was nixed after the mayor and a local bishop who happened to be a season ticket holder complained.

_ Tonya Harding Mini-Bat Night, Charleston RiverDogs: Fans received a miniature bat and the former figure skater was on hand to autograph them.

_ Enron Night, Portland (Ore.) Beavers: Paper shredders were at the gates and the announced attendance was later adjusted downward.

_ Nobody Night, Charleston RiverDogs - The 1,800 fans who showed up were locked out of the stadium for a tailgate party until the fifth inning, when the game became official. Announced attendance: zero.

_ Mime-O-Vision Night, St. Paul Saints - Five mimes acted out plays atop the dugout. Concession sales were strong, but staff had to escort the mimes out after fans hurled hot dogs at the actors.

_ Silent Night, Charleston RiverDogs: Fans taped their mouths and sat in silence, using signs to cheer, boo and get the beer man's attention. Librarians served as ushers.

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