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To: Elroy who wrote (290250)	6/7/2006 8:29:06 AM
From: steve harris	Respond to of 1583412

phrases.org.uk en.wikipedia.org Left field, as in "that insult really came out of left field" -- Unusual, unexpected, or irrational. Rumored to originally describe fans who came to Yankee Stadium to see Babe Ruth (a right fielder) but who bought tickets for the wrong side of the field. Less commonly, someone "plays out in left field" if they do not contribute to a team. This usage stems from the common perception (probably partially derived in children's sandlot and Little League games) that a left fielder usually is among the worst on his team in fielding skills, and may be considered a liability on defense. Another legend is that the phrase originates from Chicago's old West Side Park which had a mental hospital located behind left field. Visiting players came to refer to something as odd to be 'out in left field.' The flaw in that story is that Cook County Hospital was behind third base, not left field.