Many hockey players have experience in multiple sports, with some naturally drawn to teams while others are encouraged to participate. This was the case for Sidney Crosby and Jack Johnson, who were advised to take up a summer sport and decided to join their high school baseball team. However, their tenure on the team was brief.
In a recent TNT game featuring the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Colorado Avalanche, Jack Johnson was interviewed by Paul Bissonnette. During the interview, Bissonnette sought Johnson's permission to share the story of how both players were dismissed from their high school team. Johnson agreed, noting that he had already "done his time."
According to Bissonnette, the incident occurred when Johnson was struck by a pitch and his hockey instincts took over, prompting him to charge the mound. Johnson was reportedly able to overpower both the pitcher and the first baseman, while Crosby tackled the catcher.