Steve Bartman

About Steve Bartman

Life-long When he attempted to collect a foul ball in the eighth inning of the 2003 NLCS, he became an infamous character in Cubs history. His attempts to catch the ball may have harmed Cubs outfielder Moises Alou, who would have recorded the inning's second out if he had caught it. The Cubs went on to lose the game 8-3 after giving up eight runs in the eighth inning.

The Steve Bartman incident was a controversial game that took place during a baseball game between the Chicago Cubs and the Florida Marlins on October 14, 2003, at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois, during the post period. -season 2003. Baseball league. The incident occurred in the eighth inning of Game 6 of the National Championship Series, with Chicago leading 3-0 and leading three games to two in the top seven series. Marlins beat Luis Castillo and hit a ball into the penalty area on the left side of the pitch. Cubs midfielder Moisés Alou chases the ball and jumps close to the fence in an attempt to catch the ball. As the other spectators sat leaning against the wall, Steve Bartman, a Cubs fan, caught the ball, but deflected, interrupting Alou's ability to catch the ball. If Alou caught the ball, it would be the second ball in the match, and the Cubs had to pass four times to win the National League's first pennant since 1945 .

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He was escorted out of the stadium by security and was even offered to be placed in witness protection by then-Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich. ESPN featured the incident in the 30 for 30 film Catching Hell. 

Steve Bartman before fame

Prior to the incident, Bartman was just another die-hard Cubs fan aiming for his team's first World Series appearance since 1908. Only a few minutes later, he'd enraged Wrigley Field and become a pariah among Chicago fans, with many blaming him for the team's subsequent loss.

Achievement of Steve Bartman

Security led him out of the stadium, and he was even granted witness protection by then-Governor of Illinois Rod Blagojevich. The incident was included on ESPN's 30 for 30 film Catching Hell.

Salary 2020

Not known

Net Worth 2020

Undisclosed

Steve Bartman family life

His residence and name were made public on the internet the night after the game. Despite promises to make public appearances, frequently for huge sums of money, Bartman has remained as obscure as possible in the years thereafter.

Associations of Steve Bartman

The Cubs' loss in game 6 necessitated a seventh game. The Chicago Cubs started ace Kerry Wood, but lost in the end, sending the Florida Marlins to the World Series.

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