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

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.







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/