Orioles’ Walker A Bandit On Baltimore Boulevards

Eric Byrnes has his Shaggin’ Wagon. Jamie Walker has his Banditmobile.

Jamie Walker Orioles 1981 Trans Am

The BALTIMORE SUN revs up news of the Orioles pitcher running around town in a 1981 Trans Am - complete with a big ol’ Firebird right on the hood and a license plate that reads “I heart Dixie”.

Walker, obviously a big “Smokey & The Bandit” fan, says of his vehicle: “It’s just a toy, something for me to drive on Sundays to the ballpark. I’ll see if I can get pulled over. I’m sure the police will be waiting for me.”

Smokey And The Bandit

Hear that, Sheriff Buford T. Justice? You’ve been challenged!

Walker’s classic ride was pimped out by ex-teammate Troy Percival, who owns a company that restores classic cars.

Maybe David Akers should have gone to Troy first.

One comment

  1. Gravatarbeantown33
    4:06 pm on February 22nd, 2008

    Dan Kolb loves his Trans Am as well, as detailed in today’s Boston Globe RedSox Notebook:
    http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/articles/2008/02/22/kolb_takes_the_drivers_seat/

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