HoJo, Haji — identical factor, proper?
Well, when you don’t have the slightest clue what we’re speaking about, you won’t have tuned in for the New York Mets’ sport in opposition to the Kansas City Royals on Sunday. Prior to the sport, the Mets formally retired No. 16, honoring Dwight “Doc” Gooden with the best distinction it will possibly bestow on one in every of their former gamers.
Prior to the primary pitch, Keith Hernandez, alongside Gary Cohen and Ron Darling, talked concerning the pregame ceremony and a few of Gooden’s former teammates, who had been readily available. In addition to Hernandez and Darling, there was Mookie Wilson. Rafael Santana, Jesse Orosco, Rodger McDowell and Darryl Strawberry, amongst a number of others. And oh, there was Howard “HoJo” Johnson, too. Or “Haji,” as Hernandez referred to him.
But Hernandez confused his former teammate together with his 21.5-year-old cat.
Yes, you learn that accurately.
“Hadji. Oh, not Hadji, HoJo,” he stated whereas Ron Darling and Gary Cohen erupted in laughter on the gaffe.
Haji has ceaselessly been talked about on SNY’s broadcasts over the years and has develop into a fan favourite, as Hernandez has typically stored followers apprised of his beloved cat on social media. But throughout a Mets-Phillies sport in 2021, the printed sales space and New York’s first home run of the season was overshadowed by a hoop doorbell and a slight cat emergency.
But there’s been much more happier situations with the beloved Haji:
He’s Keith Hernandez, and he’s an enormous cat man.
And subsequent time you hear Hernandez point out Haji on air, you’ll realize it’s not simply any cat – it’s his beloved 21.5-year-old feline good friend and, to not be confused, the New York Mets Hall-of-Famer.
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