Bartman's Headphones

This next item in the shop represents a sad swing of events for the Chicago Cubs and a life changing reaction for oe unfortunate fan. It was October 14, 2003, the Cubs were playing the Florida Marlins in the National League Championship game. The cubs were leading the series 3-0 with only five outs away from reaching the World Series for the first time in more than half a century. Thats when a ball was hit to left field heading foul but appearing to be catchable for Cubs left fielder Moises Alou. What many believed to be an easy out for the Alou was disrupted by a fan named Steve Bartman. Bartman reached out over the wall for the ball and messed up any chance Alou had of getting the out. That play was a turning point in the series for the Marlins. The play was followed by a walk, an error on a double play opportunity, multiple hits by the marlins leading to eight runs and a loss for the Cubs. The Marlins went to the World Series that year. Bartman was an easy scape goat for the Chicago fan base mostly due to his mild manner and nerdy appearance. His most famous accessory were a pair of headphones he was wearing at the time of the play. Our shop has gotten our hands on those headphones. With the Chicago Cubs being favorite to win the World Series and break a century draught this year we can only hope Bartman stays far away from Wrigley in 2016.

Pictured below is Bartman wearing the headphones and leaning over the wall to distrupt Moises Alou from catching the ball.