Posted on 07/31/2017 12:14:32 PM PDT by EdnaMode
CHICAGO -- A WGN News exclusive -- Steve Bartman has received an official Chicago Cubs 2016 World Series Championship ring as a special gift from the Ricketts family and the Cubs organization.
Arguably the team's most infamous fan, Bartman is remembered for tipping a foul ball that left fielder Moises Alou unsuccessfully dove for in the stands during Game 6 of the 2003 National League Championship Series.
Now, 14 years later, Cubs owner Tom Ricketts thought it was high time to extend an olive branch.
Bartman received the ring before noon Monday in Ricketts' office. Cubs President of Baseball Operations Theo Epstein and President of Operations Crane Kenney were also present. Ricketts then showed Bartman around Wrigley a bit, so he could see what was new since he'd last been to the park. The Cubs released a single photo of Bartman's ring
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They’re the ones that folded and lost the game, not Bartman.
That is absolutely correct, they completely lost their composure and blew that game. Bartman be (and was) damned.
Go Marlins! 2003 World Series Champions! They beat the Yankees at Yankee Stadium in Game 6 to win it all, but they had to dismiss the Cubs first in the NLCS...
Wish I hadn't been eating an apple when I read that.
I’m a Cardinals fan, so I loved Bartman, and was hoping another Bartman would appear last year. We came so close that last inning with the Indians. Oh well.
However, if I were the Cubs, I would forgive this guy, but I would never give him a ring. That’s a little excessive in the forgiveness. How about tickets or a jacket?
The Red Sox,and fans,forgave Buckner in 2008.
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Sorry.
what rule did he break ?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vq8G81oOHhY
Alou didn’t jump into the stands like the article said.
I think Alou could have caught the ball.
The guy in gray was just as much a PITA as Bartman.
Bartman just happened to touch the ball.
See, that's where we're different. I'm a lifelong Cubs fan, but when it's the Cards in the World Series, I'm rooting for them because we're all National League, a family where we play real baseball, not that abomination with a "designated hitter".
Ha ha! It was a disgrace what Chicago Cubs fans did to the guy. Classy move by the Cubs organization, but still not enough to redeem the Cubs in my eyes. They are Chicago people after all.
I know lots of Cubs fans that would never root for the Cards, either. I grew up seeing the Bleacher Bums come to St. Louis and get in fights in the stands, and have rooted against the Cubs ever since. I generally root for the National League, but I always enjoyed the curse. I also hoped the Curse of the Bambino would last forever, too. I thought it was justice. Now that both curses are gone, not sure how I feel about the Cubs this year. Check with me in October.
Isn’t it amazing how much goes through your mind when that foul ball comes your way at the ballpark? lol
I would have given one to Steve Goodman’s family.
I think that’s pretty cool. Who knows, if Barrman didn’t do what he did, the Cubs still might not have won the World Series by now.
+1.
huh ? so you are not a real Cubs fan.
What does the “W” stand for?
The "W" flag is a victory flag that is flown after Cubs victories.
Thanks. Not being a Cubs, or baseball fan, I didn’t know.
Well I’ll agree the Bartman never deserved the death threats or other harassment he endured, he certainly deserves scorn and derision, not a reward. For those of you who made reference, I have played (although not at the professional level) competitive baseball. Fans who do what department did, especially to the home team, or at best a nuisance. Personally, I was sad when the Cubs won the World Series (even though I also don’t like the Indians), and hope the Cubs never win another.
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