Couple’s creative Halloween costume inspired by Randy Johnson goes viral

Halloween is almost here, and numerous individuals across the United States have already embraced the holiday spirit by dressing up in costumes. Among sports fans, there’s one particular costume that has captured everyone’s attention as the best of the year.

On Saturday night, Twitter user “alex” (@nothanksalex) posted a photo on the social media platform, featuring herself and her partner, Seattle-based comic Reece Green, dressed in a baseball-themed couples costume. The image quickly went viral.

The photo showcases Green dressed as former Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Randy Johnson, while Alex portrays a bloodied bird. This couples costume references the infamous incident from 2001 when the left-hander struck a bird mid-flight with a pitch during a spring training game against the San Francisco Giants.

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Randy Johnson’s Bird Encounter

It happened on March 24, 2001, during the seventh inning of a spring training game. Randy Johnson, a future Hall of Fame pitcher, hit a bird with a fastball, an incident captured on camera.

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Other Amazing Sports Costumes

Myles Garrett, the Cleveland Browns’ defensive end, once again demonstrated his mastery of Halloween costumes among NFL players with a full costume, including a mask, ahead of Sunday’s game against the Seahawks.

Jets linebacker Quincy Williams arrived at MetLife Stadium dressed as the Joker for his game against the Giants.

During Texas A&M’s Week 9 victory over South Carolina, two fans showed up dressed as Ricky Bobby and Cal Naughton Jr. from the 2006 comedy film “Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby.”

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Arizona Diamondbacks in the World Series

Aside from Johnson’s bird incident, the Diamondbacks had other memorable moments in their 2001 season. They went on to win their first World Series title that fall.

This year, Arizona is back in the Fall Classic, facing off against the Texas Rangers. In Game 2, the Diamondbacks leveled the best-of-seven series with a resounding 9-1 victory.

Veteran pitcher Merrill Kelly put on an outstanding performance against the Rangers, despite the distraction of three young fans dressed as bananas, dancing in the stands behind home plate at Globe Life Field.

The World Series now moves to Phoenix for Game 3 on Monday, October 30 at 8:03 p.m. ET, and will be broadcasted on FOX.

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This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Randy Johnson and bird costumes dominate Halloween 2023