Some of Mike Veeck’s wackier baseball promotions
_ 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.
Reminds me of a billboard I saw advertising a vasectomy clinic along I-85 coming into Atlanta: “Fertilize your lawn, not your wife.”
That reminds me of another billboard I saw in Huntsville, AL. It had a drawing of a roadside sobriety test and the words “Jack Daniels, Attorney at Law” along with a phone number.
Then there was the plumber’s truck: “Dean’s Plumbing – The best place in town to take a leak.”
Here in Las Vegas there’s a No Crap Plumbing.
Geez…..I wonder what happened to *team cap* night?
So what were the Mayor and the Bishop’s problems? I’m sure that if they didn’t want one they wouldn’t have had to get one.
Ok, I got it. You need the equipment if you are going to have a vasectomy.
The RiverDogs have been known for some time to have bizarre promotions.
I assume this guy is some relation to Bill Veeck. Son? Grandson? Anyway, glad to see he’s carrying on the family tradition.