Orioles Magazine 1993

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Back on topic...I remember Mike commenting after he got hit with that Sandy Alomar line drive in 1998 that he was surprised his contact lens didn't come out when he got hit.

Okay, I just tried quoting Shelley's post using the Reply button. I think I did it right.

There was a program a few years ago that used to be re-run on cable TV constantly. I think it was called "Sports Disasters". One of the segments was of Mike getting hit by the Alomar line drive. I have it on tape somewhere, but have no idea where. I want to know how he got his contact out after that.

I'd be surprised if they DID pop out of his eye... aren't lenses kind of stuck to your eyes? They don't usually come out unless you pull them...

I don't know about the particular type he wears, but I've had one sprout wings a couple of times after slamming into somebody when sliding into a base. I also have had one go airborne after being tatooed by a spiked volleyball.

As hard as that ball was hit, it's a wonder his eyeballs didn't pop out.