How dumb can a guy get?
Unbelievable! A child can do it!
Dodgers Reporter Injured on Bernie Brewer’s Slide
Los Angeles Dodgers TV reporter David Vassegh fractured his right wrist and cracked six ribs after tumbling into the padding at the end of Bernie Brewer’s slide in Milwaukee TMJ4 News+1.
What Happened
On Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022, Vassegh — who was working on Dodgers telecasts — decided to take a ride down “Bernie’s Chalet,” the giant slide behind the left-field stands at American Family Field where Brewers mascot Bernie Brewer celebrates home runs TMJ4 News+1.
He went down twice:
- First run: Smooth, filmed at the top.
- Second run: Faster and slicker; he lost control near the bottom and crashed into the padded wall, landing on his right arm
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Injuries
According to a Dodgers insider, Vassegh suffered:
- Two fractures in his right wrist/hand
- Six fractured ribs
He said the impact knocked the wind out of him and that he knew something was wrong when he couldn’t catch his breath Spectrum News.
Immediate Response
Despite the injury, Vassegh stayed on air — wearing a soft cast — to conduct a postgame interview with Dodgers catcher Austin Barnes, who joked, “That one was for you… I know you had a little accident today on the slide, so we all rallied for you” TMJ4 News+1.
Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner also publicly supported him, saying the team “played the game for Vassegh” TMJ4 News.
Aftermath
Vassegh was treated at urgent care and returned to work by the fifth inning of the same game TMJ4 News+1. He later said he likely needed surgery and received over 200 supportive messages from fans and players
windycityword.com. Bernie Brewer greeted him with flowers, a “0 Days Since Last Incident” sign, and a “Slide Instruction Manual” reading “It’s really not that hard”
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Viral Moment
Video of the slide and crash went viral, with Dodgers broadcasters Joe Davis and Nomar Garciaparra showing it live during the game, laughing as Vassegh — still in his cast — continued his broadcast TMJ4 News.
In short: Vassegh’s stunt went wrong, but his quick return to work, humor, and team support turned the mishap into one of the most talked-about moments of the Brewers–Dodgers series.
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