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Ep 316: Barry Bremen, the Great Imposter, comes to Ohio

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Barry Bremen shot baskets with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar after sneaking into the NBA All-Star Game on a $300 bet.

This episode of Ohio Mysteries tells the story of Barry Bremen, a Michigan insurance agent who became known as 'the great imposter' for sneaking into major sporting events from 1979 to 1986. It details his stunts, including shooting baskets at the NBA All-Star Game, playing golf at the U.S. Open, and impersonating officials, culminating in his posthumous revelation as a sperm donor to dozens of children.

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A brisk chronicle of Barry Bremen's sports impersonations, ending with ESPN's later revelation about his sperm donation and biological fatherhood.

Ohio Mysteries traces Barry Bremen's sports-world impersonations in a clean, chronological sweep. It follows the insurance agent from Michigan as he slips into events, poses as players and officials, and even turns up as a Dallas Cowboys cheerleader.

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For a sports impostor saga that starts with pure audacity and ends on a stranger note, press play.

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