Rangers to build statue of fan who died

[pHILSANITY07]

At least this guy wasnt trying to be wreckless like the guy that almost fell during the home run derby in Arizona. But I just still think this is a bad PR move for the Rangers. Its been what a little over a month. Its not really fresh on people's minds like it was when it first happened. I felt the right move to do was dedicate a day to him, or a game to him once a year.

[BP]

Didn't someone else die falling over the rail in right field a year or two after The Ballpark opened? Wonder how that person's family feels about the statue.

A lady fell during the first ever game and landed on some netting, she was fine afterwards.

If they do it as a memorial to firefighters in general then I'm for it.

[Sean88gt]

I looked for a bronze kid looking over the rail

[Geor!]

You laughed?! You sick fuck!

I tried holding out. Lasted about 10 seconds.

[Sean88gt]

You laughed?! You sick fuck!

[Strychnine]

See you in hell!

[Sean88gt]

I'm already mad at myself...but...

[Geor!]

Didn't someone else die falling over the rail in right field a year or two after The Ballpark opened? Wonder how that person's family feels about the statue.

Nope.

[Lason]

i know i shouldn't but i had to chuckle on that

LOL, that was a mistake on my part. We are both going to hell though, I laughed after you pointed it out.

[TRAXX]

Didn't someone else die falling over the rail in right field a year or two after The Ballpark opened? Wonder how that person's family feels about the statue.

[Strychnine]

Should have used that money for higher railings instead.

Railings are being raised to 42".



From what I read (and inferred) this statue, which bears the likeness of that fan and his kid, is to represent 1.) the man who died, but also 2.) the father son bond and love that is associated with the game

The statement also said that the family hoped the statue would be "a reminder of the importance of a family's love -- love of each other, love of spending time together, and love of the game."

But I still think its too much. The only other statues in the ballpark are Nolan Ryan and Tom Vandergriff. No offense, but this guy is not on that level, no matter what message they are trying to spin this to convey.

[SMKR]

Its very touching but does anyone kind of get the feeling that it is a bit overboard? I mean no disrespect to the guy or his family by any means but just seems kinda over the top.

attempt at getting sued for less??

[Badass2000GT]

Wasn't he drunk when he fell over?

[pHILSANITY07]

I agree with this being a little too much, maybe dedicate a day to him but not a statue. Honestly the PR made a mad move with this. I thought this story was kinda going away, yes still fresh in our minds but not over the team and the organization.

[clevelandkid]

Should have used that money for higher railings instead.