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After a mishap, the New York Yankees game against the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday was suspended.
Photographer Pete Stendell was swept off the field in the fifth inning after being hit in the head by an errant throw.
As he was led off the field, he gave the crowd a peace sign. Yankees fans shouted “MVP” as Stendel was carried off the field.
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“Yankees fans chanted ‘MVP’ for Pete Stendel” – Talkin’ Yanks
Fans later showed their appreciation to Stendel online:
“MVPete,” one wrote, while the other commented: “Once he recovers, he throws the first pitch and gets a curtain call.”
According to Christian Arnold of New York PostStendel was injured when the Orioles’ Gunnar Henderson attempted a double play but his throw to first base went over Ryan O’Hearn’s head.
Play was stopped for more than 10 minutes while Stindl was treated by stadium staff. During his check up, Michael Kay stated on the show that he was talking and being aware of it.
“The Yankees game is late right now as a cameraman got hit in the head after a rollover,” Michael Kay said on the broadcast. “He’s talking and conscious, according to Michael Kay on the broadcast.”
Who is Yankees photographer Pete Stendell?
Stendel is a file Yankees Entertainment and Sports Network photographer. He is a native of Long Branch, NJ, and has contributed to a number of well-known productions throughout his career, including Bruce Springsteen and E Street Band: Live in New York in 2001.
That same year, he also taped the Super Bowl XXXV Halftime Show, which featured performances by Britney Spears, Aerosmith, and NSYNC.
Stendel was nominated in 2001 for Outstanding Art Direction, Motion Picture Work, Video for a Miniseries, or Movie, or Special Thanks for these two productions.
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