Texas A&M baseball is known for a unique tradition that involves blowing bubbles during games. This tradition has become a significant part of the game-day experience for fans and players alike. It all started back in 2015 with two teammates, Patrick McLendon and Corbin Martin, who were inspired by a joke from the movie “Anchorman.” The tradition began with a simple “Whammy!” call after home runs, which eventually evolved into blowing bubbles to celebrate every run scored by the team.
What started as a joke between two players has now become a beloved tradition at Texas A&M. Fans watching the games at Blue Bell Park may notice bubbles floating through the air every time the Aggies score a run. The team even installed industrial-sized, remote-controlled bubble machines on top of the dugouts in 2022 to enhance the celebration.
This tradition has gained so much popularity that fans are now encouraged to bring their own bubble machines to the games. In fact, the team even had a giveaway night where the first 2,500 fans received their own Texas A&M-designed bubble machines. The sight of bubbles floating through the park has become a common occurrence during broadcasts of the games.
If fans forget to bring their own bubble machines, there are a limited number of machines available for borrowing at each game. All they have to do is exchange their ID for a machine at the guest services window. This ensures that everyone can join in on the fun and be a part of this unique and exciting tradition.
So, next time you tune into a Texas A&M baseball game, keep an eye out for the bubbles floating through Blue Bell Park. It’s a tradition that adds an extra element of fun and excitement to the game-day experience for fans, players, and everyone involved. Let the bubbles fly!
