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Cubs fan, 104, seeks to throw first pitch
Leo Hildebrand, who lives in the Chicago suburb of Bensenville, said he attempted to get a slot throwing out the first pitch during last year's season, but team officials told him all slots had been filled, the Chicago Sun-Times reported.
Now, he said, he is focusing on the upcoming playoff possibilities for his first trip to the pitcher's mound.
"He can't wait much longer," said Hildebrand's daughter, Arlene Burm, 69.
Cubs spokesman Jason Carr said the ball club gives ample consideration to all first-pitch requests, but there are only so many games each season and not every request can be filled.
"Due to the large number of requests and suggestions, and given the limited opportunities, it's difficult to accommodate everyone," Carr said. "We have so many deserving fans -- including Leo Hildebrand -- but can't get to them all."
In the meantime, Hildebrand said, he will continue to practice his fastball and sidearm in front of his home.
Copyright 2008 by United Press International
This news arrived on: 08/12/2008
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08-20-2008 01:24
Shane Croker wrote:
If I were you, I'd hope to hell Mark Cuban doesn't get ownership of the team. If he does, your butts are FIRED.
08-20-2008 01:22
Shane Croker wrote:
That's the trouble with today's world... nobody has any decency or "common sense".
You guys need to be taken to the "woodshed" and explained the art of "customer relationship."
You guys need to be taken to the "woodshed" and explained the art of "customer relationship."
08-20-2008 01:19
Shane Croker wrote:
I've never heard more of freakin' reason for an organization's front office to be called a bunch of "Morons"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
08-14-2008 11:34
Izzy in Minneapolis wrote:
104-y/o fan seeks first pitch
C'mon Cubs--what are you waiting for? Offer the man the chance to pitch. What are you going to lose, eh? Let me tell you what exactly: nothing but great publicity!
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