Charles Barkley throws out first pitch at Wrigley

Charles Barkley visited the friendly confines of Wrigley Field last night to throw out the first pitch, and it went exactly as you would imagine.

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Charles Barkley visited the friendly confines of Wrigley Field last night to throw out the first pitch, and it went exactly as you would imagine.

The NBA Hall of Famer says he has somehow gone all this time without throwing a first pitch, and has not played much baseball in his life, so he has plenty of excuses for his poor release point.

At least he had the self-respect to go all the way to the mound.

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