Jablonski's 300 perfect game disqualification based on uneven lane lubricant was based upon the disqualification of Glenn Allison's perfect 900 games in 1982 for the same reason.
The pregnant Mrs. Florio is played by Patricia Wettig, wife of Ken Olin, who appears as Det. Harry Garibaldi. Both also starred in Thirtysomething, again not as a married couple.