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2006-08-14 11:18:05 · 4 answers · asked by N.J. 2 in Sports ➔ Baseball
The story I heard goes back to when he was playing in the Cape Cod League, and he spent so much time talking to fans that one of his coaches told him "hey, just play baseball and stop running for mayor."
2006-08-14 11:35:00 · answer #1 · answered by JerH1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just about every team has a player nicknamed "The Mayor." It usually refers to the player who is most convivial to persons outside of the sport, such as the media - and is not always given out of admiration.
2006-08-14 12:35:10 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think he got the nickname while playing in Cincinnati. Although I forgot why. Mario & Rod told the story, and I can't remember.
2006-08-14 12:00:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It comes from him casually talking to the runners at first and for his charitable work.
2006-08-14 11:37:07 · answer #4 · answered by kepjr100 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋