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Brewers Closer Axford Blows Save, Evades Media With Clever Note

May 14, 2012 10:12 AM

John Axford and his mustache are up for the”Robert Goulet Memorial Mustached American of the Year” award. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

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(WSCR) You might remember John Axford from his mustache-centered appearance on The Boers and Bernstein Show.

Today, Axford is making headlines for another clever act.

After Axford’s club-record streak of 49 consecutive converted saves came to an end Friday, Axford evaded the media, leaving behind a hand-written note.

Check out the note below, courtesy of MLB.com’s Jordan Schelling.

Brewers Closer Axford Blows Save, Evades Media With Clever Note

http://jordanschelling.com/2012/05/14/john-axford/ Axford note “blows up” on Twitter « A Schelling For Your Thoughts

[...] John Axford blows save, evades media with clever note | CBS Chicago [...]

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