Hello

My Account

Classic Baseball Broadcast Blog

Actor Will Ferrell to drum up support for cancer survivors suits up for ten different teams and takes part in five different games

March 12th, 2015

Exhibition

March 12, 2015, 12-Mar

Powered by RedCircle

On March 12, 2015 — Actor Will Ferrell pulls off a bizarre and hilarious stunt to drum up support for cancer survivors, as he suits up for ten different teams and takes part in five different games (all of them for both teams) during Cactus League play today. He plays all nine positions as well as designated hitter and even puts in some time as a third base coach, while being rushed from game to game. He retires the only batter he faces as a pitcher for the Dodgers, but for some reason all the teams he plays for decide to cut or trade him, once for a couple of hot dogs, after each of his brief appearances. He uses a police escort and a helicopter to ferry him from ballpark to ballpark, wearing uniform number 19 at every stop. “I’m a five-tool guy”, the comic actor explains. The strange adventure will be the subject of a television special to be broadcast on HBO during the season.

It is severely criticized by former NFL coach and broadcasting legend John Madden, who calls the stunt disrespectful and insulting to the game of baseball.

SEARCH

Categories

Reset

Featured Audio

Click below for specially curated content for MEMBERS of Classic Baseball Broadcasts

Listen to his interviews

Not Yet a Member?

Join Now and get a FREE seven day trial.

You can start listening today to radio broadcasts of 2500+ games and interviews

Learn More

Subscribe to the Podcast

This Day in Baseball brings you highlightes of your favorite iconic players and their milestone moments.  You won’t want to miss an episode!

Apple
Spotify
Amazon

Enjoy a free game on us!

Sign up and receive the broadcast of the 1975 World Series Game 6 - Cincinnati Reds vs Boston Red Sox wave it fair! 

Your game is on its way! (It can take a few minutes)

Enjoy a free game on us!

 

Sign up and receive the broadcast of the 1975 World Series Game 6 - Cincinnati Reds vs Boston Red Sox wave it fair! 

Your game is on its way! (It can take a few minutes)

Enjoy a free game on us!

 

July 4, 1985 New York Mets vs Atlanta Braves - The marathon 

Your game is on its way! (It can take a few minutes)

Enjoy a free game on us!

 

October 16, 1983: World Series Game 5 Baltimore Orioles vs Philadelphia Phillies

Your game is on its way! (It can take a few minutes)

Enjoy a free game on us!

Sign up and receive the broadcast of the 1960 World Series Game 7 between the New York Yankees and Pittsburgh Pirates and hear Bill Mazeroski hit the series winning ninth-inning home run!

Your game is on its way! (It can take a few minutes)

Enjoy a free game on us!

Sign up and receive the broadcast of the 1955 World Series Game 7 - Brooklyn Dodgers vs New York Yankees 

Your game is on its way! (It can take a few minutes)

Enjoy a free game on us!

Sign up and receive the broadcast of the October 26, 2002 World Series Game 6 vs San Francisco Giants (The comeback)

Your game is on its way! (It can take a few minutes)

Enjoy a free game on us!

Sign up and receive the broadcast of the November 2, 2016 World Series Game 7 Chicago Cubs defeat Cleveland Indians to end the Billy Goat Curse

Your game is on its way! (It can take a few minutes)

Enjoy a free game on us!

Sign up and receive the broadcast of the October 22, 1975 World Series Game 7 – Cincinnati vs Boston 

Your game is on its way! (It can take a few minutes)

Enjoy a free game on us!

Sign up and receive the broadcast of the October 14, 1984:  World Series Game 5 Detroit Tigers vs San Diego Padres (Bless You Boys)

Your game is on its way! (It can take a few minutes)

Enjoy a free game on us!

Sign up and receive the broadcast of the October 15, 1988: Oakland A’s vs Los Angeles Dodgers (Roy Hobbs or Kirk Gibson)

Your game is on its way! (It can take a few minutes)

Enjoy a free game on us!

Listen too 25 Greatest Events in Baseball History -

As we go a little deeper, because we felt it added to the story we have extended innings, lead up to the event and post event interviews. Such as Walter O’Malley post game in 1951, Ernie Harwell talking about Bucky Dent not being a homerun hitter before he hit the homerun. Bill White and Phil Rizzuto on Brett and Chris Chambliss 1976 walk off. Different radio perspectives from Joe Carter and Kirk Gibson. These are calls you may not have heard of these fantastic events. I hope you enjoy them!  

These moments are heading your way! (It can take a few minutes)