Browning battled injuries from 1991 to 1993—going 27–26—but earned a spot on the 1991 All-Star team after a 10–4 start to the season. Two years later on July 7, 1993, he sneaked out of Wrigley Field during a Reds-Cubs game and spent one-half inning with fans on the rooftop of 3643 North Sheffield Avenue in full uniform in one of baseball's most legendary pranks. The gag earned Browning a $500 fine from Reds manager Davey Johnson.