October 29th, 1986: Pitcher LaMarr Hoyt is arrested for the third time on drug charges.

Posted by Matt Sebek, October 29, 2009

October 29th, 1986

While the 1986 New York Mets were busy consuming their own illegal substances following a World Series win over the Boston Red Sox, San Diego Padres pitcher LaMarr Hoyt was arrested at the U.S.-Mexico border for possession of his own illegal drugs on October 29th, 1986.

It was the third time that LaMarr was arrested on drug charges. This particular time, he was sentenced to 45 days in jail. Oops.

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Yeah, no one saw that coming. He looks like a very well-natured gentleman.

We heard that John Denny was actually the one who caught Hoyt in a sting operation as he was crossing the border. Immediately following the arrest, Denny gracefully slapped on some tinted sunglasses and walked into the horizon.

A story like that has to be true.

Impress your co-workers: We're pleased to know that LaMarr collected the pieces of his life following his third arrest on the Mexican border. In fact, he's even making March Madness picks these days.

Dave, October 30, 2009 12:10 AM

"I heard they cut one of her lines and she started dropping lights on people's heads. Story like thats gotta be true". Nice Seinfeld reference Mr. Sebek

Ernest, October 29, 2009 01:10 PM

Didn't John Denny get a massive DWI late in his career? Instead of 1-year chips at AA meetings, they could start handing out that baseball card.

Fresh Jive, October 29, 2009 12:10 PM

I get a real "Don't leave him alone with your kids" vibe from Denny. No sir, I wouldn't want him staring me down on the mound.