A story about “Leo the Lip” Durocher.
At least once every game he would run out of the dugout, wave his hands around as it looked as if he was screaming in the umpire’s face. It was a a show for the fans. In actuality he would be politely asking about the ump’s family, had the umpire seen any good movies, found a good new restaurant, etc.
Fans never knew... and loved it!
Years ago my Dad took me with him on a business trip to Chicago.While he was working he arranged for me to see a Cubs/Giants game at Wrigley.It was a cold,dreary April day and the Cubs were getting shelled.As Durocher emerged from the dugout to pull the pitcher every single one of the 1000 fans in the stands launched a beer bottle toward the mound.
It's a moment that will stay with me 'till I die.