Francesa Tried to Run Me Over with his Car in the 90's

Ok, maybe not purposely but here is the story.

My friend and I were leaving the Knicks game during one of the mid 90's playoff runs. We went down a sidestreet and we had the walk sign, Francesa comes barreling around the corner in some Lincoln like Town Car, all black.

We dodge out of the way and he actually starts making hand movements, yelling at us like it was our fault then speeds away.

So when someone asked if Mike is a dick in person, I'm sure he is, even though his persona is probably good for ratings, I think this is the real deal. I don't think this website would exist if the guy was not such a dick.


The above story is true, my friend and I were laughing at what a dick he was.

Now on another note, same situation, leaving a Knicks playoff game. This time I was driving, we spot Joe Benigno walking by himself. So we yell out "Yo Joe Benigno, how you doing". He stops, waves, screams back saying "Hello how are you guys, big Knicks win".

I have my faults with Joe as a talk show host but I think the guy really is a man of the people.

I also think Joe B is a good guy.

for all the newbs here, i just happened to play a round of 9 holes with Joe B and his "lovely (current) wife" in NJ and he was a nice guy. we didnt badger him about the FAN or anything, we basically played and talked about playing and some sports.

this is when he was still on overnights so i didnt know him well at all. i just somehow recognized him and his voice.

that said, no one here is probably more critical than him professionally. i think he is horrible and again that stunt with hanging up on yankee calls after the mets lost was the final straw and i havent listened since.

The most unbelievable part of that story to me is that Francesa was actually at a Knick game. Now I KNOW that story was from a long time ago.

Mike is such an *** on air, that it would be difficult to even give him the benefit of the doubt.

The thing is, you hear so many stories about the guy being a dick, whether he's having his table roped off, or trying to run over people.

Ok, maybe not purposely but here is the story.

My friend and I were leaving the Knicks game during one of the mid 90's playoff runs. We went down a sidestreet and we had the walk sign, Francesa comes barreling around the corner in some Lincoln like Town Car, all black.

We dodge out of the way and he actually starts making hand movements, yelling at us like it was our fault then speeds away.

So when someone asked if Mike is a dick in person, I'm sure he is, even though his persona is probably good for ratings, I think this is the real deal. I don't think this website would exist if the guy was not such a dick.


The above story is true, my friend and I were laughing at what a dick he was.

Now on another note, same situation, leaving a Knicks playoff game. This time I was driving, we spot Joe Benigno walking by himself. So we yell out "Yo Joe Benigno, how you doing". He stops, waves, screams back saying "Hello how are you guys, big Knicks win".

I have my faults with Joe as a talk show host but I think the guy really is a man of the people.

Consider yourself lucky he was in a car. Imagine if he had been running towards you.

Gecko lucky you were not between him and an all you can eat buffet.

LOL. I had forgotten this story. Fortunately Tubby has a driver now, which he makes a point of reminding us "hoi-polloi" every chance he gets.