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160. "Secret Valentine" 7" x 10.5" Art Print
160. "Secret Valentine" 7" x 10.5" Art Print
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Closing our 8th Pop Fly season, we present Secret Valentine, our 160th piece, crafted with Bobby Valentine. This 7 x 10.5" print is up for grabs at www.popflypopshop.com until February 25th, after which it's retired. Excitingly, Bobby's signed editions are also available, offering a unique collectible from the man behind the eye-black mustache.
Closing our 8th Pop Fly season, we present Secret Valentine, our 160th piece, crafted with Bobby Valentine. This 7 x 10.5" print is up for grabs at www.popflypopshop.com until February 25th, after which it's retired. Excitingly, Bobby's signed editions are also available, offering a unique collectible from the man behind the eye-black mustache.
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On a summer night in 1999, the world of Major League Baseball witnessed an event that blurred the lines between strategy and comedy, courtesy of Bobby Valentine and his infamous disguise. This episode, now fondly referred to as the "mustache game," unfolded during a tense match between the New York Mets and the Toronto Blue Jays, taking an unexpected turn that would endear Valentine to fans and baseball aficionados for years to come.
Valentine, then the manager of the Mets, found himself ejected from the game in the 12th inning for arguing a catcher's interference call.
However, the story took a whimsical turn that would etch this incident in baseball folklore. In an act that seemed inspired by the antics of a "Secret Valentine," Valentine reappeared in the dugout disguised with a fake painted-on mustache and sunglasses, adopting a cheeky incognito persona. This surreptitious return was both a playful defiance of his ejection and a moment that lightened the competitive tension of the game, showcasing Valentine's notorious sense of humor.
The disguise was far from foolproof, and Valentine's antics were quickly noticed, leading to a subsequent fine and suspension by Major League Baseball. Yet, this moment transcended its immediate consequences, becoming a beloved anecdote that highlights the lighter side of sports. The "mustache game" is remembered not just for the Mets' victory in the 14th inning but for Valentine's whimsical attempt to become his own "Secret Valentine," injecting a dose of levity into the high-stakes world of professional baseball.
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Daniel is the artist that designs all of our Pop Fly Pop Shop prints. Every piece is made with purposeful intentionality and thoughtful effort. Daniel is a storyteller, and during every drop, he is able to showcase the player’s journey and important moments from their career. The art prints do not simply focus on the player's image but about the entire path that has led them to the big leagues.