Pittsburgh Penguins’ Sidney Crosby might have an illustrious career on NHL ice, he didn’t experience the same success on the diamond.
Back in 2019, Crosby was a guest on the Spittin Chiclets podcast and recounted how he and close friend NHL defenseman Jack Johnson were kicked off their baseball team during their time at the prep school at Shattuck-St. Mary’s.
Both players had to play a spring port and chose baseball, only to be kicked off the team after Johnson was clipped by a fast ball from the rival on the mouth, rushing towards him to fight with Crosby right behind him for support. Johnson fought the pitcher and the first-baseman while Sid took care of the catcher, kicking him to protect his teammate.
On Wednesday as Johnson was interviewed on TNT by Paul Bissonnette, the blue liner was asked again about the incident that led to both he and Crosby getting kicked off the team.
Johnson proudly stated that he served his time and didn’t have to undergo anger management for his actions.
This is an hilarious story and needs to be told again and again!
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