Web site paints target on Cubs fan

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A web site recently ran the name and picture of the Cubs fan who caught the foul ball last night. Some people seem to believe that the Cubs player would have been able to catch this ball, that the inning would have ended earlier if he did, and the Cubs would be on their way to the world series.

That's all debatable, but the fact that some ignorant web site ran this guys name is unforgivable (and no, I'm not going to give the name of the web site and add to the problem).

I hope they don't find this poor man beaten to death in an alley somewhere. And if you don't think that's possible you haven't been following sports much recently.
 
This one doesn't have his name, but I think it expresses the problem.

http://www.whichwayup.org/wanted.html

Guy is in his seat, a foul ball is heading towards him. He reaches (not into the field) to catch it. Bad move, should have known better, but I strongly suspect that some idiots will do something regrettable and moronic to him for it. One of my more rabid coworkers mentioned he wanted to beat the hell out of him.

It's really just sad. This guy's life could be ruined by going to a ballgame. Makes me feel all warm and fuzzy about humanity. :rolleyes:

edited to add: CNN/SI's page on it (also does not name him): http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/20...n/2003/10/15/bc.bbn.nlcs.thefan.ap/index.html
 
Yes, it is all the fault of one fan who caught a foul ball and not players who get paid millions of dollars who allowed 8 runs in a single inning :rolleyes:

I understand Moises Alou later regretted expressing the indignation he originally did towards him, considering the outrage people felt towards him.
 
I know nothing about baseball, but surely if the ball's left the field of play, it's 'dead' and cannot be played? Why would it matter if the player caught it?

Oh, and Mr Randi, this appeared here...

Other fans tossed beer at the fan and shouted profanities and threats at him. A handful of security guards quickly escorted him from his seat, his face covered with a sweater as he walked to a security room.

Some fans were yelling, "Kill him!" and "You cost us the World Series!" as he was being led away.
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So much for the way the English behave at soccer games, eh?
 
Simply put, God hates the Cubs. The way He toys with Red Sox fans is even crueler.

It will be great if Boston and Chicago both lose their game 7s. Actually, no, it would be great if Boston lost in game seven, maybe a ball passes through the first baseman's holey glove, and then the Yankees go on to sweep the Cubs in the World Series.

How can a "fan" interfere in a foul ball? Dumbass. Remember when that kid who skipped school prevented Eric Davis from robbing the Yankees of a home run? I think Guliani gave the 15 year-old a key to the city.

Sports fans are stupid. In groups their individuality -- what little remains of their individuality, at least -- easily succumbs to collectivist hysteria.

Me? I'm a Clippers fan. Probably one of about five. People call me stupid. Ha! At least I'm not under any illusions.

EDIT: An image of the incident would be nice

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Poor guy was pictured all over the papers today, the Sun-Times even ran his name. News media is camped out by his house. He's less popular than Osama Bin Laden around here.

I'll bet there'll be lots of people dressed up like him for Halloween thiugh.

I'm heading over to the Piano Man (bar across from Wrigley) to watch the Cubs cement their "cursed" reputation. :wink:
 
The cubs

perhaps prayer is the answer

(actually I shouldn't participate in this thread. I have to look the cubs up to find out what game it is they play).

Bentspoon
 
Ian Osborne said:
I know nothing about baseball, but surely if the ball's left the field of play, it's 'dead' and cannot be played? Why would it matter if the player caught it?
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The batter is out if a foul ball is caught on the fly.
 
I umm. I want to apologize right now for that. I see a ball come my way, I catch it.

Are we cool now? Good.
 
Does it bother anyone that the newspapers keep making a big deal about the supposed curse on the BoSox and Cubbies? It seems like the media is promoting the idea that there is a "controlling force" that watches baseball (among other sports) and plays favorites. Just a thought (this being my first post...):)
 
Cain said:

Sports fans are stupid. In groups their individuality -- what little remains of their individuality, at least -- easily succumbs to collectivist hysteria.
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Stupid may be a bit harsh but I have never understood how people get their own identitites so wrapped up in the success/failure of their teams. It is going to make no difference in the world whether their team has won or lost but it seems to me that so many fans treat it as a life or death matter. It just seems ridiculous to me.
 
canadarocks said:
Does it bother anyone that the newspapers keep making a big deal about the supposed curse on the BoSox and Cubbies? It seems like the media is promoting the idea that there is a "controlling force" that watches baseball (among other sports) and plays favorites. Just a thought (this being my first post...):)
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It does not bother this Yankees fan, no ;)

Superstition in sports has a long and glorious tradition. There is of course no curse, and sports psychology is an established field with fascinating studies on streaks, lucks, and player's perception and performance. However...would I be surprised if some players choke under a century worth of expectations? Not at all, and better for me! :p

Welcome to the forum, BTW! Good start. Now go think of a goat.
 
This is kind a funny addition to this story.
From CNNSi:
MIAMI -- If he's interested, the 26-year-old Chicago fan who deflected a critical foul ball away from a Cubs outfielder in Game 6 of the NLCS can find solace in Florida. Gov. Jeb Bush said an offer of asylum might be a good idea, and an oceanfront retreat in Pompano Beach is offering the man a free three-month stay, should he deem it necessary to get out of Chicago until the hubbub over the popup cools down.
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Ian Osborne said:
So much for the way the English behave at soccer games, eh?
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Well, I would point out that these fans may have been screaming at him....but nobody actually tried to beat him up. From what I've seen of English soccer games, had somethinglike this happened they would have been removing him on a box. Or a baggie.

I have to agree with Renata though....the problem is that the Cubs gave up EIGHT FREAKING RUNS in the inning. Even had the player caught chances are the score would have been 4 to 3, instead of 8 to 3.
 
The other fans sitting there have also got their hands up, trying to catch the ball. As he said, he never saw the player trying to catch the ball, because he had his eyes on the ball. 9/10 spectators there would have done exactly the same thing.
 
Nyarlathotep said:


Stupid may be a bit harsh but I have never understood how people get their own identitites so wrapped up in the success/failure of their teams. It is going to make no difference in the world whether their team has won or lost but it seems to me that so many fans treat it as a life or death matter. It just seems ridiculous to me.
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There's a similar phenomenon in Australia with the Rugby League, Cricket and Cross-Country Basketball (aka "Aussie Rules" Football). I have formulated a theory to describe why some people have their own identities wrapped up in the success/failure of their teams, why winning and losing (when they aren't even playing the game) is such a life-or-death matter to them.

It's because <h1>THEY ARE LOSERS!</h1>
 
a_unique_person said:
The other fans sitting there have also got their hands up, trying to catch the ball. As he said, he never saw the player trying to catch the ball, because he had his eyes on the ball. 9/10 spectators there would have done exactly the same thing.
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Yeah, and has Chad has pointed out in the other thread, one play does not a game make. Cubs fans. What a bunch of whiners.

Edit: Make that Unrepenant Sinner who said it, not Chad. But it was Chad's thread.
 
a_unique_person said:
The other fans sitting there have also got their hands up, trying to catch the ball. As he said, he never saw the player trying to catch the ball, because he had his eyes on the ball. 9/10 spectators there would have done exactly the same thing.
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Typical Cubs fans, not knowing the peculiars of the game. 9/10 White Sox fans would know better.
 
Mr Manifesto said:


Yeah, and has Chad has pointed out in the other thread, one play does not a game make. Cubs fans. What a bunch of whiners.

Edit: Make that Unrepenant Sinner who said it, not Chad. But it was Chad's thread.
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Cubs fans are whiners! You Aussies catch on quick! :wink:

It was sad though, all the sadness about...:p
 
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