Marv Jokes / Recent Jokes
On June 17, 1962, in a game between the Mets and the Cubs at the Polo Grounds,
"Marvelous" Marv Thronberry slammed a two-run triple. But while he was catching his breath on third base, Chicago firstbaseman Ernie Banks called for the ball and appealed that Marv had missed first base. The appeal was upheld and he was called out. Mets manager Casey Stengel ran out from the dugout to argue the call until umpire Dusty Boggess said, "Forget it Casey.He didn't touch second either!"
What did Marv Albert do after NBC gave him the pink slip? He put it on.
Marv Albert’s Holiday Jingle:
“Walkin’ Round in Women’s Underwear” (sung to the tune of “Walking in a Winter Wonderland”)
Lacy things - the girlfriend’s missin’, Didn’t ask - her permission, I’m wearin’ her clothes, Her silk pantyhose, Walkin’ round in women’s underwear.
In the store - there’s a teddy, Little straps - like spaghetti, It holds me so tight, Like handcuffs at night, Walkin’ round in women’s underwear.
In the office there’s a guy named Melvin, He pretends that I am Murphy Brown. He’ll say, “Are you ready? ” We’ll say, ”Whoa, Man! ” “Let’s wait until our women are out of town! ”
Later on, if you wanna, We can dress - like Madonna, Put on some eyeshade, And join the parade, Walkin’ round in women’s underwear