Bruce Willis gets BOOED after a disastrous first pitch attempt at the Philadelphia Phillies game
Bruce Willis didn't find much love from Phillies fans in the City of Brotherly Love, when he bounced his first pitch attempt to the plate on Wednesday.
The 64 year old actor was tasked with throwing out the first pitch at before the game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Milwaukee Brewers.
The moment was captured by NBC Sports Philadelphia Twitter, showing Willis' throw bouncing in front of the plate, leading to Philly fans booing the action icon.
Bounce: Bruce Willis didn't find much love from Phillies fans in the City of Brotherly Love, when he bounced his first pitch attempt to the plate on Wednesday
Willis was seen tipping his hat to the crowd, as he walked to the mound wearing jeans and a custom Phillies jersey with Willis and the number 19 on the back.
While most who are charged with throwing out the first pitch do so from the actual pitcher's mound, Willis stood a few feet in front of the plate.
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The sparse crowd in Citizens Bank Park were heard booing the actor, over the loud Die Hard theme music that was blasting from the stadium's speakers.
First pitch: The sparse crowd in Citizens Bank Park were heard booing the actor, over the loud Die Hard theme music that was blasting from the stadium's speakers
The actor was all smiles as he met Phillies relief pitcher Aaron Nola, who caught for him, as they shook hands and posed for photos as the crowd booed.
He was also seen taking batting practice before the game at Citizens Bank Park, making contact at the plate a few times.
Bruce and Aaron: The actor was all smiles as he met Phillies relief pitcher Aaron Nola, who caught for him, as they shook hands and posed for photos as the crowd booed
Batting Practice: He was also seen taking batting practice before the game at Citizens Bank Park, making contact at the plate a few times
During his time at the ballpark, he was also seen shaking hands with Philadelphia Phillies third base coach Dusty Wathan.
Akbar and Bruce: He was also seen posing on the field with American Ninja Warrior co-host Akbar Gbaja-Biamila.
He was also seen smiling while hanging out in the Phillies dugout before Wednesday's game against the Brewers.
Bruce and Dusty: During his time at the ballpark, he was also seen shaking hands with Philadelphia Phillies third base coach Dusty Wathan
Akbar and Bruce: He was also seen posing on the field with American Ninja Warrior co-host Akbar Gbaja-Biamila
Dugout time: He was also seen smiling while hanging out in the Phillies dugout before Wednesday's game against the Brewers
Willis will next be seen on the big screen in Motherless Brooklyn, from director Edward Norton, which is slated for release on November 1.
He also has 10 Minutes Gone with Michael Chiklis and Trauma Center with Steve Guttenberg in post-production.
The actor is also slated to portray legendary boxing trainer Cus D'Amato in the upcoming biopic Cornerman.
Coming soon: Willis will next be seen on the big screen in Motherless Brooklyn, from director Edward Norton, which is slated for release on November 1
Coming soon: He also has 10 Minutes Gone with Michael Chiklis and Trauma Center with Steve Guttenberg in post-production
