Getting Pushy
BASEBALL
Pete Rose--manager, Cincinnati Reds
April 30, 1988
Suspended 30 days
With the score tied, Rose pushed umpire Dave Pallone twice after Pallone was slow in making a call at first base in a game against the New York Mets. President Bart Giamatti of the National League suspended Rose--the longest ban of a manager in 41 years. The Reds eventually lost, 6-5.
HOCKEY
Tom Lysiak--center, Chicago Black Hawks
October 30, 1983
Suspended 20 days
Lysiak was suspended for tripping linesman Ron Foyt after the linesman had removed Lysiak from the faceoff circle several times for dropping his stick before the puck was dropped. Later, in the second period, Lysiak skated around and tripped Foyt from behind after Foyt dropped the puck.
FOOTBALL
Michael Jackson--defensive end,
Seattle Seahawks
December 19, 1982
Suspended one game
Jackson struck head linesman Bob McLaughlin in the first quarter of a 16-0 loss to the New England Patriots. Jackson struck McLaughlin in the eye, which “stunned him” and caused the officiating crew to work short-handed for seven plays.
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