Matt Christopher's Baseball Jokes and Riddles (5 page)

When Al Lopez managed the Chicago White Sox, he had the club purchase a World War II submarine periscope from war surplus.
It was installed in the Comiskey Park scoreboard in dead center field so a “spy” could steal the catcher’s signs of the visiting
team. The “spy” phoned the information to Lopez in the dugout!

Keep your eye on the ball!

Cover second!

A first baseman holds a runner at first.

Caught stealing!

Nice catch!

Baseball Jokes and Riddles

What are the best kind of shoes to wear for stealing bases?*

Get ready to hold your sides and roll your eyes—America’s best-loved sports writer for children has let his sense of humor
loose! This collection of wacky jokes, riddles, puns, and anecdotes about our favorite pastime is sure to liven up the diamond
and the locker room. Just try to keep from groaning and giggling!