Mickey Rooney gets plaque for his career playing women's soccer

Andrea James 12:00 pm Tue May 22, 2018

Or maybe Gary Busey. That's supposed to be Brandi Chastain, recently inducted into the Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame. Here's a side-by-side to see who this resembles more:

Via Ann Killion:

Brandi Chastain is one of the most beautiful athletes I’ve ever covered. How this became her plaque is a freaking embarrassment for BASHOF. Makes Cristiano’s look perfect. pic.twitter.com/hta6c0cmSo

— Ann Killion (@annkillion) May 22, 2018

The good news is that a do-over is in the works. Take a look back at the moment that made Brandi a sports icon, which also shows how lovely the non-bronze version is:

• Brandi Chastain plaque looks nothing like Brandi Chastain (via Ann Killion)

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