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A Fanatical fan causes his team to lose and becomes its No. 1 enemy

A Fanatical fan causes his team to lose and becomes its No. 1 enemy
Published On: 29-Mar-2022
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Steve Bartman was a die-hard Chicago Cubs fan, but he became his team's No. 1 enemy. In a very important game, Bartman intervened in a play from the crowd and caused his team to lose, earning him the hatred of the entire city and causing his life to become a living hell.

He lived a nightmare. Despite being a fan of the Chicago Cubs, he became the most hated guy in the town for what he did in the game. It defined who would play in the World Series. The Cub defeated the Florida Marlins 3-2.  They would play their first world series since 1945, and they could be champions after more than 100 years. However, the villain was among their own fans. It was the eighth inning and the batter hit the ball. Moises Alou was following the ball with his eyes. He was sure he could catch it, but Bartman’s hand came out of the stands and ruined things for both Alou and his team. The player’s fury was immediate. He threw his gloves to the ground while cursing. Bartman thought he caught a relic but all he got was hatred. They asked the referee to repeat the play, but the empire declined. The Marlins got 8 runs and won the game. Thanks to Bartman. The television replayed the image over and over again making it clear who the ball thief had been. Thousands of fans insulted Bartman and threw trash and beer at him. He had to leave the stadium in police custody. Steve Bartman’s name went viral on the internet and from there, hell began for him. The police had to guard his house because of the threats, and Bartman issued a statement. In it, he said he was very remorseful and that he was only looking at the ball and didn’t see Alou approaching. For years, he refused to give any interviews and million-dollar offers to appear in the commercials. Today, Bartman’s seat is an attraction that is visited by those who go to that stadium. In 2016, the Cubs finally won the title and invited Bartman to the festivities. The fan thanked and congratulated the Cubs, but he declined the team’s invitation. He knew that no one had forgotten the play that night, and he never wants to be among the fans again.  

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