Posted on 07/07/2011 8:37:32 PM PDT by txroadkill
Edited on 07/07/2011 8:41:07 PM PDT by Admin Moderator. [history]
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - A fan attending the Texas Rangers game died after he fell out of the stands behind the left-field wall.
The man fell after reaching to get a ball that was tossed into the stands by Rangers left fielder Josh Hamilton.
(Excerpt) Read more at wfaa.com ...
Since the former President was present, stand by for the MSM to “blame Bush” for this too
Just imagine how the player who tossed the ball must feel...
WOW.
So sad. Prayers for the family and for Hamilton.
Hamilton is said to be “distraught”
I am sure a civil suit will follow. Against Hamilton, the Rangers, the city (Stadium owners) over who knows what.
“Family says stadium is unsafe, wants compensation and higher walls” or whatever
Prayers for the family. No more throwing baseballs to the fans anymore. *sigh*
RIP.
Oh no!
I've sat near that section... it is at least a 20' drop. He must have fallen on his head.
/johnny
It looks to me like he probably landed on his head and broke his neck.
I’m confused. I followed the link and under “related stories” it says the guy was moved out of intensive care and is said to be stable. I checked the time postings so maybe the earlier reports of his death are incorrect? I pray that’s the case.
No, there are two stories that are very close and auto keywording is bring up the older story. Last year a firefighter fell from the upper deck and landed on some people and survived. Tonight, oddly enough, this guy was a firefighter as well, but he did die, probably snapped his neck.
So much for MLB letting players toss balls into the stands. This is huge lawsuit city.
Video taken down and replaced with news story of tragedy. The announcer should be fired for laughing when the guy fell. A small child was next to the man, it may be his kid. Prayers for the family.
>>A small child was next to the man, it may be his kid. Prayers for the family.<<
It WAS his son.
He is dead.
The announcer laughed when it happen, chances are he will be added too.
The man fell after reaching to get a ball that was tossed into the stands by Rangers left fielder Josh Hamilton.
Throwing balls in such a manner is commonplace. Don't beat yourself up, Josh. Praying for his welfare. He must feel terrible.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.