Curt Schilling: The Master of Drama

Curt Schilling, the former MLB pitcher, is no stranger to drama. But did you know that he once played up the drama in Game 4 of the 2001 World Series? According to Joe Buck’s new book, “Lucky Bastard,” Schilling’s famous plea to stay in the game was all an act.

Curt Schilling, the master of drama

In the book, Buck reveals that Schilling had told his catcher, Damian Miller, that he was running out of gas and didn’t want to go back out for the eighth inning. But when manager Bob Brenly came to take him out, Schilling suddenly became desperate to stay in the game. Why the sudden change of heart?

Bob Brenly, the manager who knew the truth

It turns out that Schilling had spotted the microphone on Brenly’s uniform and knew that his plea would be broadcast to the entire nation. He was playing up the drama for the cameras, and it worked. The whole country was convinced that Schilling was a gamer who would do anything to win.

Schilling’s famous plea to stay in the game

But Brenly knew the truth. He knew that Schilling was just trying to improve his image, and he wasn’t impressed. In fact, Brenly was amused by Schilling’s antics, and he later joked about it with Buck.

Brenly’s sense of humor about the situation

It’s a fascinating story that reveals a lot about Schilling’s personality. He’s a man who will stop at nothing to get what he wants, even if it means manipulating the situation to his advantage.

Schilling, the master of manipulation

So the next time you hear someone talking about Schilling’s heroics in the 2001 World Series, remember that it was all just an act. He was playing up the drama for the cameras, and he got away with it.

Schilling, the king of drama