To correct the record, when asked about his favorite Red Sox player, Senator Heinz said in a clear voice, “Manny Ortez” to the astonishment and consternation of the entire Red Sox Nation. We knew he was stupid, but did not appreciate the monumental nature of his stupidity until that colossal blunder. He should have stuck with a former player that he could pronounce, like “Ted Williams”.
Yup Kerry’s full statement was:”Er, Manny Ortez...Manny Ortez, DAVID Ortez”. When asked to name his fave Sox player he said “Ned Yost”. Yost was a Red Sox first or third base coach I believe but as far as I know was not a player. He also spoke once saying the score was “Yankees 2 Red Sox 3”...
Boston outgoing mayor Tom Menino talked about “ionic (sic) moments..Varitek (Vinitieri) splitting the uprights...” (field goal to win Pats’ first Super Bowl). He talked about a “wolling wally” (rolling rally) victory parade that would have “jumbletroms” and “potta potties”. Mispronounced the names of Welker, Gronkowski etc. And he was proud that the Red Sox might win the “World Serious Cup”