‘Seinfeld Night’ a huge success for Cyclones
Brooklyn played at Vandelay Industries Park for show's 25th anniversary
Free Keith Hernandez bobble heads for the first 2,500 in attendance and a host of other gimmicky exploits were a hit with ‘Seinfeld’ fans at MCU Park Saturday evening. The ‘themed’ Cylcones home game in Coney Island revolved around the legendary ’90s television show to commemorate its 25th anniversary debut.
“I’ve always loved the show, and I’m a fan of the team. This was the perfect event for me,” said Matthew Konigsberg of Bensonhurst, who adorned a full mailman costume–express mail package and all–to mimic the loathsome but lovable “Newman” character (portrayed by actor Wayne Night during the show’s nine year run).
If only the game wasn’t such an embarrassment for the sell-out crowd. An 18-2 loss to Aberdeen was the worst of the season, and Cyclones starting pitcher Casey Meisner only lasted into the fourth inning despite his father throwing one of the ceremonial first pitches.