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Found March 21, 2013 on The Last Angry Fan: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Shaun Marcum
TEAMS: New York Mets

Via The Last Angry Fan:

Mets pitcher Shaun Marcum enjoys bowling in his spare time, and I think it’s safe to assume that the right-hander is pretty good at it too, seeing that the incredibly cool, red-eyed skull with a hole in its head bowling ball being shown off is the one he uses strictly for picking up spares, according to Mets PR man Jay Horowitz.

If that’s the one Marcum uses just for spares, I wonder what his strike ball looks like? It probably contains the heart of a grizzly bear that he killed with his bare hands or something. If intimidation is a huge factor in bowling, then Shaun Marcum and his menacing bowling ball have it in spades.

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2 Comments:
  • It is obvious this writer knows nothing about the sport of bowling and seems to be condescending towards it. There are several athletes from the MLB, NBA, NFL, NASCAR and others who enjoy the sport of bowling.

    It appears the Mets pitcher does understand the game as he has a spare ball, but the "coolness" of the equipment does not mean you are an adequate bowler. You can buy the best of equipment out there and still suck.
    by lawburgtn   March 21, 2013   Reply    
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