Dan Begley, a 70-year-old Toronto Blue Jays fan, was ejected from a game at Rogers Centre for wearing a hat that read "Canada is not for sale." Stadium ushers cited a policy prohibiting political statements.
Rogers Centre's code of conduct prohibits "costumes, clothing and accessories that are inappropriate, unlawful, indecent, obstructive, disparaging, offensive, objectionable or intended to draw attention to international, political or other similar events."
Begley, a retired financial advisor, considered the message on his hat to be patriotic rather than overtly political. He was surprised by the ejection, especially after receiving a compliment on his hat earlier.
Despite his surprise, Begley complied with the usher's request and was removed from the game.