Pablo Torre Finds Out Behind the Scenes of the Yankee Wife-Swap Scandal (PTFO Vault)
Jul 25, 2025
David Mandel, a longtime Seinfeld writer known for 'Bizarro Jerry,' dives into the outrageous true story of two Yankees pitchers, Fritz Peterson and Mike Kekich, who swapped wives and families in the 1970s. He shares insights into the absurdity of this scandal, lamenting his never-made film that could've featured Matt Damon and Ben Affleck. The discussion also tackles the emotional fallout from the incident, the media frenzy that ensued, and how such a bizarre chapter in sports challenges perceptions of love and loyalty in the game.
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The Yankees' Wife Swap Scandal
- Two New York Yankees pitchers, Fritz Peterson and Mike Kekic, decided to swap wives, husbands, children, furniture, and pets in the 1970s.
- Their unique arrangement started from a considerate night and evolved into a full family "trade."
From Dates to Deep Bonds
- The swap began as a spontaneous, innocent date but soon grew into mutual affection and love between the exchanged spouses.
- This affair highlighted a rare blend of friendship and romance crossing conventional boundaries.
Not Just Wives But Families Swap
- The Petersons and Kekichs swapped everything except the wives themselves remained in their original homes.
- This trade included children, pets, furniture, and houses, making it a comprehensive and unprecedented exchange.