Who was the minor league catcher who threw a potato to deceive a runner at third base during a game?

Question

It was in the 1980s. He fired the potato over the runners head and then tagged him out with the ball when the runner tried to score. Doesnt this remind you of A-Rod?

Answer 1

Dave Bresnahan, with Williamsport, PA. Check this link for a nice piece of Dave and the Potato Caper.

http://www.crosscutters.com/2000/history/potatocaper.htm

This is still a major part of local legend in the Williamsport area, by the way.

Answer 2

Bresnahan's potato was recovered as is still preserved.

http://www.baseballreliquary.org/Bresnahan.htm