Before Deflategate, Spygate, and even Watergate there was Trench Coatgate. Right before the game-deciding play of a Patriots game in 1961, a mysterious Boston fan in a long jacket snuck onto the field and single-handedly secured victory for the home team in the most brazen way possible. Without a doubt, the greatest “12th Man” moment in football history. 

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<p>Before Deflategate, Spygate, and even Watergate there was Trench Coatgate. Right before the game-deciding play of a Patriots game in 1961, a mysterious Boston fan in a long jacket snuck onto the field and single-handedly secured victory for the home team in the most brazen way possible. Without a doubt, the greatest “12th Man” moment in football history. </p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>

Trickeration is a weekly show that breaks down the boldest and craziest acts of deception in sports. Each show will feature interviews with principle participants in these sporty schemes and deep dives into how and why these attempts to unlevel the playing field ultimately succeeded or failed. Sportswriter Matt Waxman investigates tales of grooved pitches, savage hustles, chilling pranks and more.

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Before Deflategate, Spygate, and even Watergate there was Trench Coatgate. Right before the game-deciding play of a Patriots game in 1961, a mysterious Boston fan in a long jacket snuck onto the field and single-handedly secured victory for the home team in the most brazen way possible. Without a doubt, the greatest “12th Man” moment in football history.

The Patriots Fan in the Trench Coat

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