THE All-Time Coach Meltdown
June 5, 2009One of my claims to fame as a professional player is that I was present for probably the greatest post game managerial snap of all time. I don’t remember the game too well, but I’ll never forget this comedy.
Pay special attention to the very end after Hal chucks the phone like a discus. You can’t really see, but the phone spiraled out of Hal’s hands, whizzed across the room, and just clipped beat writer Allan “Scoop” Esckew before he could escape. After the phone flies, in the middle of the tirade, listen closely and you’ll hear Hall say “Scoop, Scoop, pardon me Scoop”. Classic. You’ll recognize Scoop as he exits the manager’s office…he’s the one with the blood trickling down his face. Also pay attention to the huge bottle of vodka Hal has in his hands at the end. Enjoy watch?v=kamDqL-AGzI
All in all, an excellent snap…equaled only by the time Hal turned the spread over after we WON a game against the Yankees in New York. Yes, you heard that right. He flipped the food after a WIN! Awesome effort Hal!
Amen on the Hal McRae clip! I always watch this one after a tough day of work and it puts it in perspective…..