STEVE Bartman Black Robert Golden Jersey , the Chicago Cubs supporter ostracized after a 2003 playoff incident interfering with a potential catch, received a World Series championship ring on Monday from the Major League Baseball club.
Bartman was loathed for years as part of the “cursed” Cubs, his botched attempt to grab a foul ball while in a front-row seat at Wrigley Field foiling Cubs outfielder Moises Alou’s attempt to get to it in the eighth inning of Game 6 of the 2003 National League championship series.
The tale became epic in American sports lore when the Cubs Black Chris Conley Jersey , who led the game 3-0 and the best-of-7 series 3-2, went on to surrender eight runs in the inning and lost the game to Florida 3-8 and dropped the series to the Marlins in seven games.
Last year, the Cubs won the World Series for the first time since 1908 Black Mitch Morse Jersey , ending the longest championship drought in North American sports history by defeating the Cleveland Indians in the dramatic seventh game of the World Series, ending the “curse”.
That provided the chance for the Cubs to repay Bartman in some measure for the suffering he underwent for his actions in the playoff game 14 years ago.
“I am relieved and hopeful that the saga of the 2003 foul-ball incident surrounding my family and me is finally over,” Bartman said in a statement.
“Although I do not consider myself worthy of such an honor Black Chris Jones Jersey , I am deeply moved and sincerely grateful to receive an official Chicago Cubs 2016 World Series championship ring.
“I am fully aware of the historical significance and appreciate the symbolism the ring represents on multiple levels. My family and I will cherish it for generations.”
Bartman was presented with the ring in the offices of Cubs owner Tom Ricketts. “We hope this provides closure on an unfortunate chapter of the story that has perpetuated throughout our quest to win a long-awaited World Series,” Ricketts said.
Bartman also received a tour of Wrigley Field, where his seat has become a mini-tourist attraction as his saga is recalled.
Bartman rose to try and catch a foul ball hit by Luis Castillo Black Kareem Hunt Jersey , not realizing Alou was racing over to make a leaping attempt to grab the ball for what would have been a crucial out.
After Bartman deflected the ball from Alou’s glove, the frustrated left-fielder took off his glove and hurled it to the ground, yelling at several fans.
As the game continued and the Cubs collapse came Black Tanoh Kpassagnon Jersey , Bartman had to be escorted by security out of the ballpark, one fan dumping a beer upon him in anger. Police guarded his home and he changed his phone number while rejecting appearance requests.
KHARTOUM, March 21 (Xinhua) -- On World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD), Sudan's Down Syndrome Children's Center organized a karate sports festival on Tuesday in which a group of children with down syndrome took part.
Competitions in different karate levels were held for children with Down syndrome where the center is supervising their rehabilitation and reintegration into the community.
Syrian Karate expert and coach Tamir Abul-Abbas supervised the competitions which were attended by representatives of the Khartoum State Governor and the childrens' families.
"Today we are celebrating WDSD via this festival which reflects the capabilities enjoyed by a number of children with Down syndrome whom the center supervises," Ibtihaj Mohamed Ohaj, director of Sudan's Down Syndrome Children Center, told Xinhua.
"We aim to deliver a message to the community that children with Down syndrome are children with special needs, and should be dealt and accommodated on this basis in addition to providing them with the necessary opportunities and trying to incorporate them into the community," she noted.
Khartoum State's Youth and Sports Minister Al-Yasa' Siddiq reiterated his ministry's concern concerning the children with special needs, particularly children with Down syndrome.
"We applaud this community initiative aiming to provide support for children with special needs, including children with Down syndrome, and this festival is consistent with Khartoum state's policies which aim to support this vital segment," Siddiq told Xinhua.
The Syrian Karate expert and coach Tamir Abul-Abbas, meanwhile, expressed great enthusiasm to deal with children with Down syndrome in Sudan and teaching them karate skills.
"It is not difficult to deal with Down syndrome children. It is true there are difficulties at the beginning, but we are making great progress," Abul-Abbas told Xinhua.
"After four months of exercise, we have achieved good results. These children proved they can learn more karate skills and have capabilities and skills," he added.
In December 2011, the United Nations General Assembly declared March 21 as World Down Syndrome Day. Enditem
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