Marlins Man

Marlins Man

A bespectacled man in an orange Miami Marlins jacket on the right and a bearded man in a blue Kansas City Royals sweatshirt on the left.

Marlins Man with a fan in 2015.
Born Laurence Leavy
(1956-10-13) October 13, 1956
North Miami Beach, Florida
Nationality American
Occupation Lawyer, sports fan
Years active 2012–present
Known for Sporting event attendance

Laurence Leavy, better known as Marlins Man or Marlins Guy (born October 13, 1956), is an American attorney and sports fan from North Miami Beach, Florida who, beginning in 2012, gained notoriety for his frequent appearances at major sporting events while wearing orange Miami Marlins apparel. His seating placement in view of broadcast cameras has drawn attention at the World Series, Super Bowl, NBA Finals, Kentucky Derby, College World Series and other events.[1] Leavy has been described by USA Today as a "ubiquitous superfan".[2]

Background

Leavy announced in a tweet in July 2016 that he was originally a fan of the Atlanta Braves from 1974–1993.[3] Leavy stood out in his bright orange Miami Marlins jersey while attending a 2012 NBA Playoffs basketball game featuring the Miami Heat, in which the team distributed white T-shirts prior to the game. After attending a Marlins game the same day, the white T-shirt was stolen from his seat, causing him to be visible on television. Later that year, Leavy was seen sitting behind home plate at AT&T Park during the World Series.[4] The following day, a park ranger near the Golden Gate Bridge coined the term "Marlins Man".[5] Leavy credits his rise to prominence to the new color scheme introduced by the Miami Marlins in 2012.[6] He lists his favorite sports teams as the Miami Marlins, Heat, Dolphins and Florida State Seminoles.[1] He is also notable for being one of Pardon My Take's "Wokest Guests", along with A. J. Green and Addison Russell. On July 20th, 2017, he went on a podcast called "The McNeil Show" and claimed responsibility for coining the hashtag #AllLivesMatter and also said he held the copyright to the hashtag #NotAllHeroesWearCapes.

Events attended

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In addition to the World Series, Leavy has been spotted by media at a variety of other events. In 2014, Leavy estimated that he spent an average of 300 days per year traveling to sporting events.[1]

In May 2014, media spotted Leavy behind the Oklahoma City Thunder bench in a Western Conference semifinals playoff game against the Los Angeles Clippers.[7]

In May 2015, Leavy was seen at the finish line at the 2015 Preakness Stakes, in which American Pharoah completed the second leg of the Triple Crown.[8]

In June 2015, Leavy was seen attending his 70th NBA Finals game at Quicken Loans Arena, as the Cleveland Cavaliers hosted the Golden State Warriors.[9]

In October 2015, Leavy attended both MLB Wild Card games, in which the Houston Astros defeated the New York Yankees, and the Chicago Cubs defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates. He attended both series of the ALDS in which the Kansas City Royals defeated the Astros and the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Texas Rangers. He also attended both series of the NLDS, in which the Cubs defeated the St. Louis Cardinals, and the New York Mets defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers. He was seen, again, attending the ALCS, in which the Royals defeated the Blue Jays, and the NLCS, in which the Mets defeated the Cubs. He attended all five games of the World Series between the Mets and the Royals.[10]

During the 2015 MLB season, Leavy attended 148 games.[11]

May 24, 2016, Leavy attended the San Diego Padres against the San Francisco Giants game at AT&T Park.

In June 2016, Leavy was spotted at the 2016 NBA Finals, between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors.

In June 2016, Leavy attended multiple games of the 2016 College World Series between Coastal Carolina University and the University of Arizona.

In July 2016, Leavy attended the 2016 Major League Baseball (MLB) All-Star Game and was seen sitting behind home plate on the Fox Sports broadcast.

July 31, 2016, Leavy attended the Cubs game at Wrigley Field.

September 4, 2016, Leavy attended Mets vs Nationals at Citi Field with the Milk Boys of Pardon My Take.

September 11, 2016, Leavy attended Astros vs. Cubs at Minute Maid Park.

September 25, 2016, Leavy attended Cubs vs. Cardinals at Wrigley Field.

October 5, 2016, Leavy attended the 2016 National League (NL) Wild-Card Game between the San Francisco Giants and New York Mets.

October 6, 2016, Leavy attended Game 1 of the 2016 American League (AL) Division Series between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Texas Rangers.

October 7, 2016, Leavy attended Game 1 of the 2016 NL Division Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Washington Nationals.

October 9, 2016, Leavy attended Game 2 of the 2016 NL Division Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Washington Nationals.

October 10, 2016, Leavy attended Game 3 of the 2016 NL Division Series between the Chicago Cubs and the San Francisco Giants.

October 11, 2016, Leavy attended Game 4 of the 2016 NL Division Series between the Chicago Cubs and the San Francisco Giants.

October 13, 2016, Leavy attended Game 5 of the 2016 NL Division Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Washington Nationals.

October 15, 2016, Leavy attended Game 1 of the 2016 NL Championship Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Chicago Cubs.

October 16, 2016, Leavy attended Game 2 of the 2016 NL Championship Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Chicago Cubs. Also in attendance was Marlins Woman, his girlfriend. His "girlfriend" was ultimately found out to be PFT Commenter of Barstool Sports.[12] [13]

October 22, 2016, Leavy attended Game 6 of the 2016 NL Championship Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Chicago Cubs.

November 6, 2016, Leavy attended the NBC Sunday Night Football game between the Oakland Raiders and the Denver Broncos at the Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum in Oakland, California.

November 7, 2016, Leavy attended a Monday night National Basketball Association (NBA) basketball game between the Golden State Warriors and the New Orleans Pelicans at Oracle Arena in Oakland.

November 15, 2016, Leavy attended the NCAA men's basketball "Champions Classic" event, featuring a doubleheader of Michigan State vs. Kentucky and Duke vs. Kansas at Madison Square Garden.

March 10, 2017, Leavy was in attendance for the USA's 2017 World Baseball Classic opening game against Colombia at Marlins Park in Miami.

March 22, 2017, Leavy attended the 2017 World Baseball Classic Championship game between the USA and Puerto Rico at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

April 23, 2017, Leavy was behind home plate at the final leg of the Mets vs. Nationals series in Queens.

April 30, 2017, Leavy was behind home plate at the rubber match of the Cubs vs. Red Sox series in Boston.

May 7, 2017. Leavy was behind home plate during an 18-inning interleague game between the New York Yankees and the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field.

May 23, 2017. Leavy was spotted behind home plate during the game between the Kansas City Royals and New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, NY.

May 28, 2017. Leavy was seated. Whims home plate during the game between the New York Mets and the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, PA.

May 29, 2017. Leavy attended Game 1 of the 2017 Stanley Cup Final between the Nashville Predators and Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA.

May 30 and 31, 2017. Leavy was seated behind home plate at Kauffman Stadium during the series between the Detroit Tigers and the Kansas City Royals.

June 4, 2017. Leavy was spotted sitting behind the Cavaliers bench during Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the Warriors.

June 6, 2017. Leavy was spotted behind the plate at Miami Marlin's against the Chicago Cubs in Wrigley Field.

June 8, 2017. Leavy was spotted behind the plate at Boston Red Sox against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, NY.

June 9 and 10, 2017. Leavy was spotted behind the plate at Baltimore Orioles against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, NY.

June 12, 2017. Leavy was spotted at game 5 of the NBA finals between Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers at Oracle Arena in Oakland, CA.

June 18, 2017. Leavy was spotted behind the plate at Boston Red Sox against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park in Houston, TX.

June 26, 2017. Leavy was spotted at game one of the 2017 College World Series finals between the LSU Tigers and Florida Gators.

June 30th, 2017. Leavy was seen at Mets vs Phillies at Citi Field.

July 2, 2017, Leavy was seen in the front row of Busch Stadium as the St. Louis Cardinals hosted the Washington Nationals.

Personal life

Leavy is a part owner of a law firm in Miami, Florida.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Haudricourt, Tom (October 27, 2014). "The story behind 'Marlins Man'". Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. Retrieved May 14, 2017.
  2. ↑ Stone, Avery (May 16, 2015). "Ubiquitous superfan Marlins Man was everywhere at the Preakness". USA Today. Retrieved May 14, 2017.
  3. ↑ Marlins_Man [@Marlins_Man] (26 July 2016). "My team was Braves 1974 to 1993. Then Marlins since then" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  4. ↑ Nelson, Amy K. (October 24, 2012). "Who is the mystery Marlins fan at the World Series?". SB Nation. Retrieved May 14, 2017.
  5. ↑ Spencer, Clark (October 22, 2014). "‘Marlins Man’ puts Miami front and center at World Series". Miami Herald. Retrieved June 15, 2015.
  6. ↑ "The Man Behind Marlins Man – Annenberg Media Center". neontommy.com. June 8, 2015. Retrieved June 15, 2015.
  7. ↑ Burke, Timothy (May 12, 2014). "He's Back". Deadspin. Retrieved June 15, 2015.
  8. ↑ Boren, Cindy (May 17, 2015). "Marlins Man did everything but ride American Pharoah at Preakness". The Washington Post. Retrieved June 15, 2015.
  9. ↑ Fehr, Israel (June 12, 2015). "Marlins Man made his way to the NBA Finals". Yahoo! Sports. Retrieved June 15, 2015.
  10. ↑ McDonnell, Scott (November 1, 2015). "Marlins Man: Game 6 was 'insane'". KMBC-TV. Retrieved November 2, 2015.
  11. ↑ Hyde, Dave (October 7, 2015). "Hyde: When you're Marlins Man (or among his countless friends), life is good". Sun-Sentinel. Retrieved November 2, 2015.
  12. ↑ El Presidente (October 16, 2016). "The Entire Internet Is Wondering If Marlins Man Has A New Lady Friend?". Barstool Sports. Retrieved May 14, 2017.
  13. ↑ PFT Commenter (October 17, 2016). "I Am Not A Woman". Barstool Sports. Retrieved May 14, 2017.
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