Marlins’ fans get loud with vuvuzela-like horns

June 20th, 2010 admin

The Marlins tried to create a World Cup atmosphere on Saturday by handing out air horns that resemble the much-talked-about vuvuzelas. MLB.com reports the first 15,000 people to come to Sun Life Stadium received the horns, and they haven’t been shy about using them. The noise prompted players and umpires to wear ear plugs. “We … looked at the timing and knew this would be in the heart of the World Cup,” said …


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