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Subject: Steve Bartman Posted by: Ira - [46345416] Wed, Oct 15, 2003, 23:59 Boy, do I feel sorry for this guy. They said he didn't go to work today, he disconnected his phone at 8AM in the morning, and was hiding out in his house all day long when radio vans and television stations pulled in at his house. There was even a friggin helicopter moving around his house. ESPN Associated Press CHICAGO -- The fan who played in a key role in the Chicago Cubs' collapse in Game 6 of the NL championship series apologized Wednesday, saying he was brokenhearted. With the Cubs five outs from advancing to the World Series for the first time since 1945, Steve Bartman tried to grab a foul ball, preventing outfielder Moises Alou from catching it. That helped the Florida Marlins rally for an 8-3 victory to tie the NL championship series Tuesday night. "I had my eyes glued on the approaching ball the entire time and was so caught up in the moment that I did not even see Moises Alou, much less that he may have had a play," Bartman said in a statement. "Had I thought for one second that the ball was playable or had I seen Alou approaching, I would have done whatever I could to get out of the way and give Alou a chance to make the catch." The 26-year-old Bartman was escorted by security guards from Wrigley Field after he was threatened by angry fans and pelted with debris. Bartman apologized to Cubs fans everywhere, adding he was "truly sorry from the bottom of this Cubs fan's broken heart." "I ask that Cub fans everywhere redirect the negative energy that has been vented towards my family, my friends, and myself into the usual positive support for our beloved team on their way to being National League champs," Bartman said. Hours after the Marlins forced the decisive seventh game, Bartman was the talk of the town. Angry broadcasters castigated him. A local newspaper found in a Web poll that thousands of people blamed him for playing a role in the Cubs' loss. Even the governor weighed in. "Nobody can justify any kind of threat to someone who does something stupid like reach for that ball," Gov. Rod Blagojevich said. In Florida, Gov. Jeb Bush said an offer of asylum to Bartman might be a good idea, and an oceanfront retreat in Pompano Beach offered him a free three-month stay if he needed to get out of Chicago. Earlier in the day, neighbors and other fans had various opinions on whether Bartman should have tried to catch the ball. "If you are a fan who's been around for a while, you just know not to interfere with a player," said Don Emond, 66, a longtime season-ticket holder who was at the game. "I think these fans like that are sort of selfish or they don't really care about the consequences of what happened." Bartman was described by neighbors as a youth baseball coach and such a big Cubs fan that he traveled to Arizona to see the team in spring training. Don Kessinger went after countless popups near the stands while playing shortstop for the Cubs in the 1960s and '70s. "I think he did what 40,000 people would have done," said Kessinger, now in the real estate business in Oxford, Miss. Even Alou, who was initially furious, seemed to soften later. "I kind of feel bad for the guy now, because every fan in every ballpark, their first reaction is they want a souvenir," he said. "Nobody's going to think about the outcome of the game." | |||||||
| 1 | ChicagoTRS Sustainer ID: 155592811 Thu, Oct 16, 2003, 00:05 |
Ira...and you thought it was bad being the "85 million dollar man" ... see it can always be worse. Even as a heart broken Cubs fan I feel bad for this guy...his life is truly ruined...I can't even imagine what he must be going through with this loss. His name will truly live on in infamy but not exactly the way you want to get famous. | ||||||
| 2 | rockafellerskank Leader ID: 461124288 Thu, Oct 16, 2003, 00:10 |
In Florida, Gov. Jeb Bush said an offer of asylum to Bartman might be a good idea, and an oceanfront retreat in Pompano Beach offered him a free three-month stay if he needed to get out of Chicago If it were me, gladly! | ||||||
| 3 | Promize Sustainer ID: 6757148 Thu, Oct 16, 2003, 10:15 | Hell, if I was him I would be packing my things up now and heading down there... I'm sure he is a celeberity in Florida.... | ||||||
| 4 | Punk42AE ID: 1385748 Thu, Oct 16, 2003, 10:19 | They were having so much fun with him this morning on "The Bob and Tom Show". Also brought up a good point about how around Chicago it isn't going to be good on Halloween if your last name is Bartman, even if your not related to him. "Mom why is there hate messages and a burning cross in our front yard?" "Don't worry Tommy, its only because our last name is Bartman". | ||||||
| 5 | JerryLewis ID: 479591221 Thu, Oct 16, 2003, 10:22 |
3 months on the beach sounds good to me no matter what the reason. He would have to quit his job of course. Then on his resume to explain the 3 month gap in his employment history he could say; "5 million people were trying to find me and injure me" :) | ||||||
| 6 | Chuck Donor ID: 148192919 Thu, Oct 16, 2003, 11:27 |
I wonder if this guy is feeling the fallout. Sure, he's in Minneapolis, but not the best name to have at the moment. Steve Bartman is a former naval officer and Fortune 500 marketing manager. He holds a B.A. in History from the University of Virginia and an MBA from Duke University. His naval service included six Atlantic strategic deterrent patrols in USS Stonewall Jackson SSBN 634 (G). He and his wife Cate make their home in Minneapolis. The PaxAm Solution is his first novel. | ||||||
| 7 | Chuck Donor ID: 148192919 Thu, Oct 16, 2003, 11:39 |
Well, maybe HE will locate Mr. Loyd Probably not the best time to have a Bartman mailing address posted on-line Trying to locate: Michael P. Loyd Branch of Service: Army Unit was: 170th Assault Helicopter Where served: Camp Holloway When served: 68-69 Message is: Mr Michael P Loyd I belive you served with my uncle SP4 Steven Bartman on Huey Tail#UH-1D66-16323. From a message you wrote ona website you said that you were the CE for that ship but you were gone two days because of a flight physical. Wy uncle was the Gunner for that ship when it went down 01/08/69. If you have any information on him or what happened please let me know. Thank you and God Bless Steve Bartman Please contact: Steven Bartman II Mailing address: 220 N Greenfield City, State, Zip: Mesa AZ 85205 | ||||||
| 8 | Astade ID: 214361313 Thu, Oct 16, 2003, 18:15 |
lol, anyone see sportscenter this evening? there was an impostor posing as Bartman via a phone interview. hilarious!!! | ||||||
| 9 | C.C. SOLDIERS ID: 22921120 Thu, Oct 16, 2003, 18:21 | Classic!!! LoL!!! | ||||||
| 10 | ChicagoTRS Sustainer ID: 52949814 Thu, Oct 16, 2003, 18:25 | at least I have my halloween costume for this year...cubs hat check, 1980s style walkman check, glasses check, turtleneck check, baseball check, renegades sweatshirt (will have to make one of these)...costume passes all of the tests...funny...people will figure it out...easy to drink beer in...i like it. | ||||||
| 11 | C.C. SOLDIERS ID: 22921120 Thu, Oct 16, 2003, 18:26 | If you go with that costume, I sure hope you're heavily armed. | ||||||
| 12 | R9 ID: 19956168 Thu, Oct 16, 2003, 18:28 | A new form of capital punishment: Dress a criminal up in Steve Bartman outfit, release him in Chicago, and let nature take its course. | ||||||
| 13 | Tree Donor ID: 309101618 Thu, Oct 16, 2003, 21:52 |
that reminds me of the scene in Kentucky Fried Movie called "Urban Thrillseekers".... if you've seen it, you know what i mean...if you haven't, well, i ain't 'splaining it here... | ||||||
| 14 | Astade ID: 214361313 Thu, Oct 16, 2003, 22:17 | In Movie Theaters Everywhere | ||||||
| 15 | R9 ID: 19956168 Thu, Oct 16, 2003, 22:29 | Oh no, from the producers of Gigli comes Fan Interference. Run for the hills!! | ||||||
| 16 | TaRhEElKiD ID: 42109719 Thu, Oct 16, 2003, 23:43 |
Anybody here the fake Bartman on the phone on Sportscenter today? LOL How does a national broadcasted show let some fake get on there and ask: "Do you like Howard Stern's butt cheese?". That is ridiculous and pretty funny at the same time... THK | ||||||
| 17 | Tosh Sustainer ID: 57721710 Mon, Jan 19, 2004, 19:38 |
So whatever happened to this guy? I can find a Steve Bartman card on ebay (note this auction ends soon. Managing Partner Grant DePorter of Harry Carey's eatery bought the ball for $106,000, and plans to destroy it it in a pagan-like sacrifice on February 26. But whatever happened to the kid? Is he still in hiding in Florida? | ||||||
| 18 | ChicagoTRS Sustainer ID: 566152116 Tue, Jan 20, 2004, 12:03 |
He never went to Florida...heard he has just kept a very low profile around here. Have to give him some credit for not trying to profit from his misfortune/fame. Some lawyer actually ended up with the ball and sold it at auction. Harry Carey's is having a contest on how to destroy the ball and will destroy it sometime in late Feb. | ||||||
| 19 | holt ID: 561113315 Tue, Jan 20, 2004, 16:18 | He's busy writing a book on his life story to be entitled "Whoops!". | ||||||
| 20 | KnicksFan ID: 460331121 Wed, Jan 21, 2004, 16:33 |
He's fighting crime in Springfield
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| 21 | Tosh Sustainer ID: 57721710 Wed, Feb 25, 2004, 16:27 |
What happened to Bartman? Destroying the Ball Watch the ball destroyed live! | ||||||
| 22 | wolfer Donor ID: 18639422 Wed, Feb 25, 2004, 20:35 | Oh, the humanity of it all................ | ||||||
| 23 | Promize ID: 18111210 Tue, Oct 18, 2005, 19:19 | LOL Was just wondering today if he bought his White Sox tickets :) | ||||||
| 24 | blue hen Leader ID: 710321114 Wed, Oct 19, 2005, 10:46 | Third result on google tells all... | ||||||
| 25 | holt ID: 41512278 Sun, Aug 26, 2007, 10:43 |
Just thought I'd give this a little bump now that the NL Central race is heating up. Go Cardinals! | ||||||
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