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J-Reel · 02-26-2004, 10:38 PM

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Associated Press
CHICAGO -- In a flash, the ball that came to symbolize the Chicago Cubs' cursed history was blown up Thursday night, reduced to a pile of thread by a Hollywood special effects expert.

Hundreds of fans sang "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" before the ball -- the foul fly touched by Steve Bartman in last October's playoffs -- was obliterated.

The threadbare remains of the baseball deflected by a fan in the Cubs' Game 6 loss to the Marlins rest inside a case moments after being blown up Thursday in Chicago.

Bartman had not been expected to attend the event, held in a tent outside Harry Caray's Restaurant. Some fans were decked out in Cubs gear, others wore replicas of the famous broadcaster's signature glasses and one man was covered in ivy.

"I feel it's finished, it's done and we're ready to move on and now I'm ready to play ball," fan Jessica Scroggin said.

The stunt was designed by Oscar winner Michael Lantieri, who worked on "Jurassic Park" and "Back to the Future."

"We're using a combination of pressure, heat and explosives in this bulletproof tank to destroy that ball so it will not resemble a ball at all when we're finished," Lantieri said earlier.

Because the explosive send-off came outside in a tent, some fans missed it.

"I'm somewhat disappointed, it was a little anticlimactic for us," Adam Fluck said.

Whether the ball was possessed by the curse that legend says afflicts the Cubs or not, fans were happy to see it go. To some, the destruction is a sign of the good things to come this season.

"I think it's very appropriate, it's symbolic of a new beginning," Rachel Cannon said.

Claudette Dockery agreed.
"The can cremate the ball for all I care or send it over Lake Michigan, the best I believe is yet to come," she said.
Cubs fans are ready to move on from the infamous moment.

With the Cubs leading the Florida Marlins 3-0 in Game 6 of the NL championship series and just five outs from their first World Series appearance since 1945, Bartman reached for the ball hit by Luis Castillo.
From his front-row seat at Wrigley Field, Bartman deflected the ball away from left fielder Moises Alou. The Cubs then gave up eight runs to the Marlins, and squandered another lead in Game 7 the next night.
In its final hours, the ball was put on display, given a massage and treated to a "last meal" of steak and lobster, or at least the aroma.
Grant DePorter, who helped buy the ball at an auction for $113,824 on behalf of Harry Caray's Restaurant Group, lined up hours of music, comedy and celebrity appearances.
"It's like the ring from 'The Lord of the Rings' and we're kind of like Frodo, trying to get it over with," Deporter said.

Bartman, who has made no public statements since issuing an apology in October. He did not plan to attend, a family friend said.

So much has been made of the ball's fate that even German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder, speaking to the Chicago Council on Foreign Relations, was aware that something was happening involving the Cubs, if perhaps a bit confused about what.

"I very much hope that thing about the National League championship is going to play out the way you want it to," he said.

Maddux sure will help, But I think we need to sacrafice that dude who caught the ball.

Go Cubbies!!

J-Reel · 02-26-2004, 10:40 PM

That use to be a baseball

JunkyardDog · 02-26-2004, 10:40 PM

Still wont help them. Best starters in baseball though.

tbabe · 02-26-2004, 10:43 PM

when you are a cubs fan, i guess you try anything once

J-Reel · 02-26-2004, 10:44 PM

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Originally posted by tbabe
when you are a cubs fan, i guess you try anything once

Damn Str8.

sicone · 02-26-2004, 10:44 PM

Why didn't they make Steve hold the ball when the blew it?

foolio · 02-26-2004, 10:45 PM

Cubs still suck - ball or no ball

KDizzla · 02-26-2004, 10:49 PM

They should've killed the fan. Then the curse would truly be lifted.

J-Reel · 02-26-2004, 10:52 PM

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Originally posted by KDizzla
They should've killed the fan. Then the curse would truly be lifted.

All they got to do is let that Damn Goat back in.

XxXotic · 02-26-2004, 10:53 PM

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Originally posted by KDizzla
They should've killed the fan. Then the curse would truly be lifted.

nah, thats bullshit. nevermind the errors earlier in the inning, it's easy for cubs fans to blame one person, it couldnt be the fact the cubs had a shitty inning

J-Reel · 02-26-2004, 10:53 PM

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Originally posted by foolio
Cubs still suck - ball or no ball

Wood
Prior
Clement
Zambrano
Maddux

World Series Bitch!!

Veterans Day · 02-26-2004, 10:55 PM

they were up huge in the series, cubs are donkeys, always have been always will be, pfff I live in chicago to boot

J-Reel · 02-26-2004, 10:58 PM

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Originally posted by Veterans Day
they were up huge in the series, cubs are donkeys, always have been always will be, pfff I live in chicago to boot

sickkittens · 02-26-2004, 10:58 PM

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Originally posted by J-Reel
That use to be a baseball

Have you seen my baseball?

Veterans Day · 02-26-2004, 10:59 PM

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Originally posted by J-Reel

there is no doubt im hatin on an organization that has sucked for decades

go back to prayin for your cubbies

Titty Fucker · 02-26-2004, 11:02 PM

"Whatta ya say Stonnney... I think the Cubs are gonna go all the wayyy tis year. Passss me another budwiezzzer would ya"

J-Reel · 02-26-2004, 11:16 PM

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Originally posted by Veterans Day
there is no doubt im hatin on an organization that has sucked for decades go back to prayin for your cubbies

Blah blah blah... Hater

J-Reel · 02-26-2004, 11:17 PM

You tell'em Sammy!

Veterans Day · 02-26-2004, 11:20 PM

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Originally posted by J-Reel

Blah blah blah... Hater

lol exactly, cubs suck and you dont need to be a hater to see that.

Chicago organizations are the kings of picking up washed up athletes

XxXotic · 02-26-2004, 11:31 PM

yet so far away.....

02-26-2004, 10:38 PM	#1
J-Reel Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Boneprone's guest house Posts: 3,782	Cub Fans Rejoice http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/s...rtnersite=espn Associated Press CHICAGO -- In a flash, the ball that came to symbolize the Chicago Cubs' cursed history was blown up Thursday night, reduced to a pile of thread by a Hollywood special effects expert. Hundreds of fans sang "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" before the ball -- the foul fly touched by Steve Bartman in last October's playoffs -- was obliterated. The threadbare remains of the baseball deflected by a fan in the Cubs' Game 6 loss to the Marlins rest inside a case moments after being blown up Thursday in Chicago. Bartman had not been expected to attend the event, held in a tent outside Harry Caray's Restaurant. Some fans were decked out in Cubs gear, others wore replicas of the famous broadcaster's signature glasses and one man was covered in ivy. "I feel it's finished, it's done and we're ready to move on and now I'm ready to play ball," fan Jessica Scroggin said. The stunt was designed by Oscar winner Michael Lantieri, who worked on "Jurassic Park" and "Back to the Future." "We're using a combination of pressure, heat and explosives in this bulletproof tank to destroy that ball so it will not resemble a ball at all when we're finished," Lantieri said earlier. Because the explosive send-off came outside in a tent, some fans missed it. "I'm somewhat disappointed, it was a little anticlimactic for us," Adam Fluck said. Whether the ball was possessed by the curse that legend says afflicts the Cubs or not, fans were happy to see it go. To some, the destruction is a sign of the good things to come this season. "I think it's very appropriate, it's symbolic of a new beginning," Rachel Cannon said. Claudette Dockery agreed. "The can cremate the ball for all I care or send it over Lake Michigan, the best I believe is yet to come," she said. Cubs fans are ready to move on from the infamous moment. With the Cubs leading the Florida Marlins 3-0 in Game 6 of the NL championship series and just five outs from their first World Series appearance since 1945, Bartman reached for the ball hit by Luis Castillo. From his front-row seat at Wrigley Field, Bartman deflected the ball away from left fielder Moises Alou. The Cubs then gave up eight runs to the Marlins, and squandered another lead in Game 7 the next night. In its final hours, the ball was put on display, given a massage and treated to a "last meal" of steak and lobster, or at least the aroma. Grant DePorter, who helped buy the ball at an auction for $113,824 on behalf of Harry Caray's Restaurant Group, lined up hours of music, comedy and celebrity appearances. "It's like the ring from 'The Lord of the Rings' and we're kind of like Frodo, trying to get it over with," Deporter said. Bartman, who has made no public statements since issuing an apology in October. He did not plan to attend, a family friend said. So much has been made of the ball's fate that even German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder, speaking to the Chicago Council on Foreign Relations, was aware that something was happening involving the Cubs, if perhaps a bit confused about what. "I very much hope that thing about the National League championship is going to play out the way you want it to," he said. Maddux sure will help, But I think we need to sacrafice that dude who caught the ball. Go Cubbies!! __________________ Scheck out the new girls at www.hawtmoney.com ICQ 177-447-671

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