Joe West Requested Flowers From the San Diego Chicken in Chicago as He Set a New Umpire Record
Joe West worked Tuesday night's St. Louis Caridnals - Chicago White Sox game. It was the 5,376th game, which broke Bill Klem's record. To commemorate the occasion the San Diego chicken was in attendance. This was at Joe West's request.
Joe West, and we understand that this is by his request, was presented a bouquet of flowers by the San Diego chicken to recognize him breaking the all-time record for games umpired.
— James Fegan (@JRFegan) May 26, 2021
While this happened, Lucas Giolito warmed up for the sixth a few feet away
What a wonderfully weird thing. Joe West had the San Diego Chicken fly to Chicago to celebrate setting his new record. As one does. Here are some more images of this event.
Jimmy Ballgame is really excited about a particular fan in the stands at tonight's game: "There he is! If you don't like the San Diego chicken you just don't like baseball."
— Bally Sports Midwest (@BallySportsMW) May 26, 2021
TV: Bally Sports Midwest
App: Bally Sports app#STLFLY pic.twitter.com/9ks326VmPh
The San Diego Chicken brought flowers to Joe West pic.twitter.com/lKEW5uDvmO
— Barry BagoDonuts (@BagoDonuts3) May 26, 2021
The Chicken appears to be playing peacemaker between Joe West and the fans...we think... pic.twitter.com/rwafUrF8DG
— ESPN White Sox (@ESPNWhiteSox) May 26, 2021
Obviously, this is not the first time that the San Diego chicken has brought Joe West flowers.
The San Diego Chicken messes with Joe West. #SFGiants pic.twitter.com/wkJQmugLVR
— Jerklord Cromwell ? (@iamjerklord) July 28, 2019
So I guess West and the San Diego Chicken have gotten close over the years. They both came into the league in the mid-70's so they've obviously had time to bond. The only question is who will retire first? Maybe they'll announce their departures in a joint press conference. West can bring the flowers.