In an effort to distract Ted Williams during his at-bats in the 6th and 8th innings, Indians CF Jimmy Piersall goes into a war dance in Centerfield

On July 23, 1960 — At Fenway Park, In an effort to distract Ted Williams during his at-bats in the 6th and 8th innings, Indians CF Jimmy Piersall goes into a war dance running around the outfield with his arms raised. The Umpire eject’s him, his 6th of the season.

The Waterbury (CT) native, who had to be restrained by teammates when he charges the ump, is guilty of trying to distract the batter from the field, which is forbidden by the rule book. Tribe manager Joe Gordon is also ejected for arguing Jimmy’s case. Gordon had previously announced that any more ejections would cost Piersall $500 each, but he thinks today’s thumbing is unwarranted and waives the fine. American League president Joe Cronin is less forgiving and fines Piersall $100. The fans write in via telegraph offering to pay the fines.

The Indians win, 4 – 2, behind Jim Perry’s pitching and the first major league home run of Mike de la Hoz.

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