As April Fool’s Day approaches, pranksters everywhere are preparing for some innocent fun. One fantasy sports publication decided to celebrate the holiday by reminiscing about the best pranks in sports history. Rotowire, a website known for providing fantasy sports news and player updates, compiled a list of these memorable pranks and shared it with their readers.
One of the top pranks featured in the round-up involved former Philadelphia Phillies pitcher, Kyle Kendrick, who was told he was being traded to Japan. The prank was orchestrated by Phillies pitcher Brett Myers and fooled many people within the organization, including the manager and general manager. Even Kendrick’s agent was in on the joke. Despite initially falling for the prank, Kendrick eventually found out the truth but still considers it the greatest prank in MLB history.
Another prank highlighted by Rotowire was when Los Angeles Lakers rookie Tony Bobbitt claimed he was going on a date with actress Lucy Liu. This false claim created quite a stir within the sports world at the time. Additionally, the publication mentioned a prank on Charles Barkley by a Japanese reporter, showing that pranks can happen to even the biggest names in sports.
With April Fool’s Day just around the corner, it’s a reminder that sports history is filled with humorous and sometimes outrageous pranks. These pranks not only provide entertainment but also show the lighter side of sports and the fun that can be had off the field.