Major League Error: Braves Coach Roger McDowell Apologizes For Gay Slur

Posted on Apr 27, 2011 @ 08:53PM

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by Radar Staff

Atlanta Braves pitching coach Roger McDowell has issued an apology for his behavior at AT&T Stadium last weekend, but he appeared to be putting some of the blame for the ugly incident on the fans.

“I am deeply sorry that I responded to the heckling fans in San Francisco on Saturday. I apologize to everyone for my actions.” McDowell said in a statement Wednesday.

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As RadarOnline reported, during the pre-game batting practice between the Braves and the Giants at the Giants home field, McDowell was heard calling three men who were sitting together “homos.” He also simulated having sex with a baseball bat!

Sitting nearby was Justin Quinn and his twin nine-year-old twin daughters. Quinn was outraged at McDowell’s behavior and said so. That prompted the coach to tell Quinn, “Kids don’t f***ing belong at the ball park.” McDowell also appeared to threaten the protective dad, asking him, “how much are your teeth worth?” as he held a baseball bat.

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MLB Commissioner Bud Selig has said his office will be investigating the situation. This is obviously far from over.

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He should be fined or suspended immediatly.. Kobe did much less and was fined 100,000 bucks..
who the hell tells parents that kids don't belong at a baseball game?
EARLY RETIREMENT!!!!!

by boredatwork
Posted Thu, 04/28/2011 - 12:31pm

He shouldnt have had to. The "Fan" was just playing on it cause it was another story about the Giants. I also luved the fact that the twins were all smiles during that lil press conference

by OhWow
Posted Thu, 04/28/2011 - 7:01am

What is it that hypocrites think their children do not hear or see in today's world? The rest is free speech.
So why can't a rude, bigoted, foul mouthed person speak their piece? He owes no one an apology unless he thinks he does.

by dlr143
Posted Thu, 04/28/2011 - 5:14am

"I like big butts and I can not lie"....Shrek. Most people would likely know that however cute those lyrics are in a cartoon, the song is a sexual one. The Nick awards, look out...loaded with guests known for their sexy image and songs.

by dlr143
Posted Thu, 04/28/2011 - 5:11am

On TV there are dating commercials geared at specific groups. The commercials separate out sex and/or race.
Homosexual characters on TV have become common place. Sexual material even in children's programming has become common place.

by dlr143
Posted Thu, 04/28/2011 - 5:06am

More politically correct BS. For a country that is supposed to value free speech, there sure are a lot of politically correct apologies flying around on a fairly regular basis. Do you think shutting people up changes who they are or what they think?

by dlr143
Posted Thu, 04/28/2011 - 4:56am

This ‘coach’ should be arrested for lewd acts in public and fired immediately – what a disgrace. Wonder which of his relatives was playing the banjo in Deliverance??

by blueberry
Posted Thu, 04/28/2011 - 2:35am