SI Vault
 
Reaction Plays
Edited by Jack McCallum and Richard O'Brien
May 20, 1996
After Colorado Avalanche forward Adam Deadmarsh was given a five-minute major penalty in Game 4 of last week's Western Conference semifinal series against the Chicago Blackhawks, he shattered his stick with a barrage of blows to the side of the penalty box. But hockey players aren't the only petulant performers. Here are some other classic reactions for those times when things go wrong.
Decrease font Decrease font
Enlarge font Enlarge font
May 20, 1996

Reaction Plays

View CoverRead All Articles View This Issue

After Colorado Avalanche forward Adam Deadmarsh was given a five-minute major penalty in Game 4 of last week's Western Conference semifinal series against the Chicago Blackhawks, he shattered his stick with a barrage of blows to the side of the penalty box. But hockey players aren't the only petulant performers. Here are some other classic reactions for those times when things go wrong.

Boxing—Don't agree with the decision? Sit in the ring long enough and they'll have to give you the nod.

Baseball—Why settle for throwing just one bat when there's a whole rack full?

Tennis—Wow! A strong forehand really sends those water cups flying!

Kickball—Big kids being mean? Take your ball and go home.

1