Apr 8, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; General view as players and fans stand for the anthem before an opening day game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Oakland Athletics at Citizens Bank Park.
Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsSept 28 (Reuters) - A Philadelphia Phillies fan and his emotional support alligator Wally were denied entry into a Major League Baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday.
The fan, identified by the Philadelphia Inquirer as Joie Henney, arrived at Citizens Bank Park walking Wally on a leash, claiming the nearly five-foot alligator as his service animal.
The stadium's policy on support animals on the Phillies official website states: "Certified service dogs or service dogs in training for guests with special needs are welcome.
In 1945, William Sianis put a curse on the Chicago Cubs when he and his goat were denied entry into a World Series game.
Persons:
Bill Streicher, Wally, Henney, William Sianis, Sianis, Steve Keating, Ken Ferris
Organizations:
Philadelphia Phillies, Oakland Athletics, Citizens Bank, Major League Baseball, Pittsburgh Pirates, Philadelphia Inquirer, Phillies, Chicago Cubs, Cubs
Locations:
Philadelphia , Pennsylvania, USA, Toronto