For all his good deeds, Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino is one of the region's main offenders when it comes to breaking down the Boston sports scene. His mispronunciations have been as frequent as they've been endearing. The day Menino officially announces he won't be seeking re-election is a good time to take a look at some of the more memorable sports flubs by the mayor and others.
Menino's latest gaffe came when talking about the Patriots and the traditional bet with the mayor of Baltimore. Menino referred to Vince Wilfork as "Vince Wilcock," and Rob Gronkowski, who is known as "Gronk", as "Gonk". For other mistakes and well known sports flubs, read on.
Menino's latest gaffe came when talking about the Patriots and the traditional bet with the mayor of Baltimore. Menino referred to Vince Wilfork as "Vince Wilcock," and Rob Gronkowski, who is known as "Gronk", as "Gonk". For other mistakes and well known sports flubs, read on.
