Barry Bremen Sales Specialist, Impostor Date of Birth: 30.06.1947 Country: USA

1. Barry Bremen: The Great Imposter
2. Early Impersonations
3. Football and Golf Exploits
4. Final Years and Legacy

Barry Bremen: The Great Imposter

Born on June 30, 1947, Barry Bremen was an American insurance salesman and sales specialist. However, he gained more fame for his appearances at various sporting events rather than his professional achievements. Known as "The Great Imposter," Bremen had a knack for infiltrating the fields of major championships and competitions disguised as a player, fan, or even a referee.

Early Impersonations

On February 4, 1979, Bremen managed to acquire the uniform of the basketball team "Kansas City Kings" and made his way onto the court during warm-up before the game. He didn't last long there, as one of the players, Otis Birdsong, noticed his suspicious presence. Nevertheless, Bremen achieved his goal and received a few minutes of fame. Two years later, on July 17, 1979, Bremen successfully infiltrated a baseball field in Seattle disguised as a member of the "New York Yankees." He went unnoticed for a whole half an hour, only catching attention when he tried to squeeze into a group photo.

Football and Golf Exploits

On December 16, 1979, Bremen decided to impersonate a cheerleader for the "Dallas Cowboys" during a football match in Irving, Texas. He prepared meticulously for this performance, losing around 8 kilograms, rehearsing several standard moves, acquiring an exact replica of the cheerleading uniform, and even shaving his legs. Bursting onto the field during the game, wearing a blonde wig and an almost indistinguishable uniform, Bremen managed to shout just one phrase, "Go, Dallas!" before being apprehended by vigilant security guards. The "Cowboys" later filed a lawsuit against the Great Imposter and even organized a petition demanding that Bremen be banned from their matches for life.

At the 1979 U.S. Open, Bremen not only managed to sneak onto the golf course but also played a little with real athletes Wayne Levi and Jerry Pate. In 1980, Bremen appeared on a baseball field during the World Series disguised as an umpire. However, the real umpires exposed him shortly after his appearance. In 1986, Bremen successfully infiltrated the baseball field of the "Houston Astrodome" dressed as a player for the "New York Mets." Additionally, in 1985, Bremen had a fairly good round of golf, playing alongside Fred Couples, Jay Haas, and Curtis Strange. He gained access to the course by posing as a caddie, then changing into a player outfit. Other players eventually realized that their partner seemed suspicious, but as Bremen didn't pose any threats, they didn't make a big fuss. The Imposter managed to stay on the field for quite a while and left without being caught.

Final Years and Legacy

In 1985, Bremen infiltrated the front row of the audience during the Emmy Awards ceremony and even accepted the Best Supporting Actress award from a surprised Peter Graves on behalf of Betty Thomas. He was fined $175 for this stunt and later apologized to Thomas for his actions. In 2005, Bremen announced his retirement from impersonating after the increased security measures following the events of September 11, 2001.

On June 30, 2011, on his 64th birthday, Barry Bremen passed away from esophageal cancer. Despite his controversial actions, he remains a memorable figure in the world of sports, known for his audacious attempts to infiltrate major sporting events and leave a mark on the history of sports imposters.