FORMER MLB PITCHER BLYLEVEN CHOWS DOWN FOR CHARITY

Not for the faint of heart–or those prone to gag reflexes–but what the heck, it’s a great way to raise a quick $15k for Parkinson’s!

I don’t know much about nightcrawlers, but I do know I don’t want them as an appetizer. Not the case for Bert Blyleven. Earlier this month, during a Mariners/Twins game, the 22-season MLB vet and current Twins’ color analyst downed two of the slimy (and rather burly looking) critters to raise money for the Parkinson Association of Minnesota. Blyleven is a staunch supporter of the organization, as his dad passed away from the disease in 2004.

As you’ll see during the video, he actually looks like he’s having fun with it. This may just be the clincher for “Circle Me Bert” getting into Cooperstown…he’s definitely got our vote!