Bartman (Cubs fan) emerges from under his rock,momentarily

[baby_bear]

Ron Santo is such a sweetie. Bartman sounds like an allright guy as well.

http://www.bayarea.com/mld/mercurynews/sports/7097343.htm

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Posted on Fri, Oct. 24, 2003

Bartman's `gifts' go to charity; Santo offers comfort
BY MICHAEL HIRSLEY
Chicago Tribune

CHICAGO - (KRT) - Steve Bartman surfaced briefly on Friday to say he and his family and friends have been threatened and harassed by some, but received empathy and support from many others since he became the center of controversy by tipping a foul ball at an unfortunate moment during Game 6 of the National League Championship Series.

Bartman, a hapless Cubs fan, issued what he termed his "final comment" on the subject. He said he was declining interview requests and would donate to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation all the "generous gift offers" he has received "from individuals and businesses across the country."

He urged others wishing to make similar donations to follow his lead and do so in the name of Ron Santo, the Cubs' broadcaster and former star third baseman who is afflicted with diabetes and is a spokesman for the foundation.

Santo appreciated Bartman's effort. He said the 26-year-old fan had become a "scapegoat" for the Cubs' blowing a three-run lead in the eighth inning of Game 6, when the Florida Marlins rallied for eight runs and an 8-3 victory.
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[xray s]

1. I was hoping he would do just that!

Something good is coming out of this sorry episode after all. Ron has been a real champion of JDRF. Good for Bartman. He didn't blow the game. The guys playing between the lines did that.

Wait 'till next year! :)

Cubbies forever! :) :)

[Don_G]

2. It Might Be Getting Better

I'm in Chicago now and didn't see any cop cars when I drove by his house this time.

For better or worse, Steve Bartman will be enshrined in Cub's history right up there with the goat for the next century.