Hilarious Halloween Costume Of Randy Johnson And The Bird He Hit With Fastball Goes Viral

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When then-Arizona Diamondbacks Randy Johnson hit a bird with a fastball during Spring Training in 2001, it was instantly going to be one of the most replayed sports bloopers of all-time. And, one creative couple decided to turn it into one of the best Halloween costumes of the year this weekend.

Take a look at the incredible costume that’s gone viral on Twitter.

I’m sure that someone has done the costume before, but this is the first time I’ve ever seen it, and it’s executed incredibly well.

If you don’t know the backstory, here it goes. Months before the Diamondbacks won the World Series, they were preparing for their season in Spring Training. And, Hall of Famer Randy Johnson was pitching in the 7th inning of a contest against the Giants on March 24, 2001. Then, the impossible happened. Johnson, one of the hardest throwers of his era, hit a bird with a pitch in one of the most unlikely sports plays in history. Take a look.

It’s a one-in-a-million play, and that’s a one-in-a-million costume. If there was a best costume prize at their Halloween party, hopefully they won.

In the meantime, the actual Diamondbacks are looking for their first World Series title since that year. They’re currently tied one game apiece with the Texas Rangers in the World Series, with game 3 Monday night back in Arizona.