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Post by Copperfields on Feb 13, 2004 8:29:11 GMT -5
In the early 60s, what future Hall of Famer unsuccessfully tried to sign Herman Munster, Mr. Ed, and Jethro Bodine to play in the majors?
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Post by Demreb on Feb 13, 2004 10:31:47 GMT -5
This can't be the right answer since it almost seems too obvious, but we'll eliminate the obvious and work from there.
My guess is Bill Veeck
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Post by stones on Feb 14, 2004 1:13:20 GMT -5
I am going with the other whack job of an owner, Charles O. Finley!  |
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Post by Copperfields on Feb 14, 2004 11:27:43 GMT -5
Good guesses, guys, but so far no correct ones.
Here's a clue - the team the coach was hoping to sign the players for was the Dodgers.
David
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Post by stones on Feb 14, 2004 18:20:06 GMT -5
I am going with Leo Durocher (sp?)
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Post by stones on Feb 14, 2004 18:37:54 GMT -5
I mean Walter Alston! Leo was not a Dodger coach in LA. And I actually remember seeing something on TV about the Mr Ed thing not so long ago.
In fact, I recall the famous Mr. Ed episode of Mr. Ed trying out for the Dodgers at Spring Training. Mr Ed could hit as I recall. I think another HOFr was pitching to him. Don Drysdale was pitching to him. Or maybe it was Mr. Drysdale, I am so confused. I think a lot of the early 60s Dodgers were in it as well.
Jethor was actually a pretty good high school and college athlete. Not a very good actor, though, unless you include Macon County Line. But Elliemae was HOT!
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Post by Copperfields on Feb 14, 2004 21:57:14 GMT -5
Always go with your first instict - Durocher it was!
I'm giving it to you - it's refreshing to have someone other than Rich finally win one of these!
David
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Post by stones on Feb 15, 2004 17:18:14 GMT -5
Here is the interesting thing.
Leo never coached the Dodgers in LA. The Dodgers moved to LA in 1956. Walter ALston was the manager from 1954 through 1976, and unless Leo was the in charge of player personnel, he couldn't have signed any players for a team. Even his own plaque in the HOF doesn't menetion ever being in this role for any team, much less the Dodgers.
I know I am taking this far too serious, but...
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Post by Copperfields on Feb 15, 2004 23:53:48 GMT -5
Leo was a coach (though not manager) with the Dodgers in the early '60s. I'm sure he was featured on these shows because he was a popular and colorful character, but you're right - a 3B coach would not have the authority to sign players. Just a bit of poetic license on the part of the writers.
David
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