ZAUN: Judge, Jury, Executioner

by Brotz13 on Apr 13, 2009 1:38 PM EDT Comment 13 comments

According to the Schmucker, the Kangaroo Court is back:

The Orioles are putting together a Kangaroo Court this season, with catcher Gregg Zaun set to preside as judge when it is called to order later this month.

Lots of teams have held court over the years, but one of the most famous Kangaroo Courts was here in Baltimore in the early 1970s, with Hall of Famer Frank Robinson perhaps the most famous Kangaroo magistrate in baseball history.

The Kangaroo Court concept is meant to be fun -- how else do you explain Frank fining Brooks Robinson for "showboating" in the 1970 World Series -- but the courts also have a practical purpose. They allow players to call other players on fundemental errors and lapses in baseball etiquette in a non-confrontational setting.

The money collected either goes to charity or is used for some kind of late-season team meal or party...or both.

"It's just a way to keep people accountable,'' said Zaun. "It's also a good excuse to raise some money and get everybody together for dinner."

This is just awesome.

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I heart ZAUN

by Stacey on Apr 13, 2009 1:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

YES

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by SC on Apr 13, 2009 1:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

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by duck on Apr 13, 2009 2:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs