Among Schaefer's legendary antics are diversionary tactics with umbrellas, raincoats and galoshes, to get games canceled on account of the weather. In one story he wears the outfit out onto the playing field, in another he wears it to the plate during a drizzle, but when the umpire sends him back to the dugout to take it off, the rains begin to pour, forcing the umpire to indeed call the game.
Among Schaefer's notorious escapades are diversionary tactics utilizing canopies, ponchos, and rain boots to cancel games due to inclement weather. In one account he dons the attire onto the playing field, in another he wears it at bat during a drizzle, but when the umpire orders him to remove it, the rains intensify, compelling the umpire to indeed call the game.