PLFKING 4 #1 August 8, 2004 I was just channel-surfing, and watching ESPN Classic, when a guy with a yellow canopy and trailing a hand-made "Go Mets!" banner landed in the infield between the pitcher's mound and first base. Using my remarkable powers of deduction (given the third batter of the iniing was at the plate and the cops escorted the jumper off the field Does anyone know who it was, and the story behind it ? Don"When in doubt I whip it out, I got me a rock-and-roll band. It's a free-for-all." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
murrays 0 #2 August 8, 2004 The jumper's name was Michael Sergio, 37, a soap opera actor. He paid a $500 fine and did 100 hours of community service. Here is the sentencing order written by Justice Phyllis Flug... 'Twas game six of the series when out of the sky Flew Sergio's parachute, a Mets banner held high His goal was to spur our home team to success Burst Beantown's ballon, claiming their Sox were the best. The fans and the players cheered all they did see, But not everyone present reacted with glee, "Reckless endangerment" the DA spoke stern "I recommend jail. There a lesson he'd learn" Though the act proved harmless, on the field he didn't belong, His trespass was sheer folly, and undeniably wrong. But jail's not the answer in a case of this sort. To balance the equities is the job of this court. So a week before Christmas, here in the court, I sentence defendant for interrupting a sport. Community service and a fine you will pay. Happy Holiday to all. And to all a good day.-- Murray "No tyranny is so irksome as petty tyranny: the officious demands of policemen, government clerks, and electromechanical gadgets." - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFKING 4 #3 August 8, 2004 Thanks for the info, Murray. I'd never seen that poem before.....kudos to the magistrate for having a sense of humor. I guess if you tried that stunt nowadays, you'd find yourself playing tag with a Sidewinder. Don"When in doubt I whip it out, I got me a rock-and-roll band. It's a free-for-all." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #4 August 8, 2004 And his "stunt" I might add... Ended all legal jumps into MLB games for quite some time! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickDG 23 #5 August 9, 2004 Mike Sergio, an actor, and later a film maker, also helped Owen Quinn become the first person to parachute from the World Trade Center Tower #1 in 1975. Owen was Mike’s first jump course instructor, and he helped Owen get into the building, and distracted a security guard while Owen prepared to jump. Mike’s the one who took the famous photo of Owen’s launching over the side. When Mike was approaching Shea Stadium that night, towing a large banner that said, “Go Mets,” he said he was ready to veer off into the parking lot rather than interrupt a play in progress. However, he realized the cheers he’s hearing are for him, and play on the field had already stopped. Say what you will, but the Mets are trailing in that series, and behind in this game, until Sergio landed. When play resumed the Mets rallied to win the game, and eventually the series. Sport’s writers called it the second miracle of the NY Mets. (The first being, of course, they won the ’69 Series in their first year in the league.) When the FAA came after him all they wanted is the name of the pilot who flew him over the stadium, but to this day, Sergio has never given up that information. This probably won’t go down well with people who go along with the program, (my God, where did all you people come from?) and don’t say anything unless you never did a bandit jump yourself. But to me, Sergio, and others like him who operate outside the lines, are heroes. But, that’s just the rebel in me . . . Nick BASE 194 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #6 August 9, 2004 Quote When the FAA came after him all they wanted is the name of the pilot who flew him over the stadium, but to this day, Sergio has never given up that information. Quote Didn't you tell me once you were taking flying lessons about that time?! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
murrays 0 #7 August 9, 2004 Quote Sport’s writers called it the second miracle of the NY Mets. (The first being, of course, they won the ’69 Series in their first year in the league.) Nick, The Mets came into being in 1962 I believe....with Casey Stengel (who had been fired as Yankees manager) as the manager. His famous quote, "Can't anybody here play this game?" was inspired by the incredible ineptitude of the expansion team he was given to manage.-- Murray "No tyranny is so irksome as petty tyranny: the officious demands of policemen, government clerks, and electromechanical gadgets." - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickDG 23 #8 August 9, 2004 Sorry, everyone, Murray has it right. NickBASE 194 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markd_nscr986 0 #9 August 9, 2004 Nick, I have an old photo of Owen,Mike,Paul Mcgurr, Paul ????and others from a 10 way team we were on at Z-hills 1978??I will post it in the gallery sometime soon.And nooo way.....we never did any bandit jumpingMarc SCR 6046 SCS 3004 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotperfect 7 #10 August 11, 2004 QuoteAnd his "stunt" I might add... Ended all legal jumps into MLB games for quite some time! When I was a GK, jumping into American League parks was happening often. National League parks were out of the question because the NL President still had heart burn from that jump. I missed out on quite a few stadium jumps because of that. Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #11 August 11, 2004 QuoteWhen I was a GK *** Hummm... When you were a GK~ Did you happen to sleep on my floor at the beach in San Diego, with a whole bunch of other GK's in from Yuma?! (And my drunken Ranger / GK home boy) I think your name is on the GK poster I was presented with!? ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 4 #12 August 11, 2004 QuoteBut to me, Sergio, and others like him who operate outside the lines, are heroes. But, that’s just the rebel in me A hero is not someone who will let others carry the weight for his/her actions. What he did that day wiped out years of work by others to be accepted as professionals. It was a selfish and immature act.My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickDG 23 #13 August 12, 2004 Yes, of course I understand how you feel, but it might not have been Mike's actions as much as the Baseball commish's overreaction that "screwed" you. Besides, think of the many inept demos performed since that time, demos that hurt people (both jumpers & spectators)? That's the real problem. We also were "screwed" out of several paying stadium jumps in the old days by GK & Leap Frogs, who in those days, didn't have near the demo experience we did, but they swooped in and did the demos for free . . . Oh well, life's not always fair. Nick D-8904 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #14 August 12, 2004 We also were "screwed" out of several paying stadium jumps in the old days by GK & Leap Frogs, who in those days, didn't have near the demo experience we did, but they swooped in and did the demos for free . . *** I Hear ya brother! Remember trying EVERYTHING to get a gig into the 'Murph' and being told only the Frogs were 'qualified' to jump there! Years ago, Pat Moorehead was starting a petition addressing that very issue. Basicly~ Why am I as a tax payer, (cough cough) subsidizing my competition... (Military Demo Teams) who then under cut me and get all the "big" demos?! He had the exact figures for the cost yearly to 'run' the Knights...WOW! The Frogs on the other hand... at least back then were not a 'sanctioned' demo team by the Navy. Training wasn't paid for... no one on the team listed "Demo Jumper" as an MOS. They were a bunch of guys that did demos when and where they could with only the slightest help from the Navy. Their budget was around 1/50th of the Knights... But... San Diego was an impossible market for a civilian demo jumper no matter what your qualifications or your price! Hell...I knew a highly experienced demo jumper that took up BASE jumping and writing articles for the "Reader" for extra $ (Missed ya this trip Nick, but I'll be back out in 10 days) ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickDG 23 #15 August 12, 2004 >>(Missed ya this trip Nick, but I'll be back out in 10 days) << See ya then, Brother . . . Nick Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jonstark 8 #16 September 6, 2004 Did my first BASE 2-way off the WV bridge in 83 with Sergio. Fun guy. He used to jump with the Spaced Rangers. ShaWanGa!!! jon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites markd_nscr986 0 #17 September 21, 2004 Photo uploaded....see my gallery!Marc SCR 6046 SCS 3004 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites BillyVance 34 #18 October 5, 2004 QuoteAnd his "stunt" I might add... Ended all legal jumps into MLB games for quite some time! A certain demo jumper's two broken legs in a botched jump into the Mississippi State - Alabama football game some years back ended all demo jumps into Southeastern Conference games. Hasn't been another since. I even wrote a letter to the SEC commissioner asking for a reprieve earlier this year, but got no response. Thankfully, I was able to get my one chance to jump into a 80,000+ seat stadium for a Conference USA game a few years ago. They still allow them. Just as long as nobody fucks up, we'll still get to do them. Blue Skies Billy"Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
jonstark 8 #16 September 6, 2004 Did my first BASE 2-way off the WV bridge in 83 with Sergio. Fun guy. He used to jump with the Spaced Rangers. ShaWanGa!!! jon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markd_nscr986 0 #17 September 21, 2004 Photo uploaded....see my gallery!Marc SCR 6046 SCS 3004 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #18 October 5, 2004 QuoteAnd his "stunt" I might add... Ended all legal jumps into MLB games for quite some time! A certain demo jumper's two broken legs in a botched jump into the Mississippi State - Alabama football game some years back ended all demo jumps into Southeastern Conference games. Hasn't been another since. I even wrote a letter to the SEC commissioner asking for a reprieve earlier this year, but got no response. Thankfully, I was able to get my one chance to jump into a 80,000+ seat stadium for a Conference USA game a few years ago. They still allow them. Just as long as nobody fucks up, we'll still get to do them. Blue Skies Billy"Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
