when that guy caught arods 500th homerun ball did he give it back?? if so, did he ask for money or an autograph or something?? cause i was watching the interview with arod and he REALLY wanted the ball back...so did he get it?
2007-08-05 17:24:05 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Baseball
A-Rod has not gotten the ball back yet. The guy who caught it is named Walter Kowalczyk, a 29-year-old graduate student. The Yankees said they were willing to negotiate with him for the ball, and offered him various memorabilia and autographs for the ball. He has said he "needs to sleep on it". What a guy.
A-Rod said he would "love to have the ball" to give to his young daughter someday to commorate the occasion. The helmet, bat, and uniform have already been sent to the Hall of Fame.
2007-08-05 17:31:41 · answer #1 · answered by Jeffrey S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, the kid wouldn't deal. Foolish. He probably could have gotten some serious Jack and a bunch of memorabilia that would have been worth what the ball is worth. A 500 HR ball is not that valuable. He should have worked something out so Arod could give the ball to his kid. I could see holding out on Bonds' 756. But not on this. I guess Rutgers isn't educating any geniuses over there.
2007-08-06 07:17:46 · answer #2 · answered by Toodeemo 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The fan still hasn't decided what to do with the ball, and isn't making contact with any media outlets:
http://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/yankees/ny-spball0806,0,1154598.story
It's obviously up to the fan, but I really hope Alex gets the ball even if it's mean giving money, memoribilia or whatever. That's a big milestone.
2007-08-06 00:29:32 · answer #3 · answered by Craig S 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
that guy who caught it is a damn crook.
some "lifetime Yankee fan" he is.
he's just holding that ball for ransom, until A Rod coughs up some serious chang.
2007-08-06 09:44:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
i'm sure todd macfarlane would offer atleast a few hundred thou for it. can the yanks top that?
2007-08-06 00:48:49 · answer #5 · answered by joe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The guy said he doesnt know yet.
2007-08-06 00:55:22 · answer #6 · answered by Jay 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
last i heard he didn't get it back but that was hours ago so anything couldv'e changed by then.
2007-08-06 00:28:20 · answer #7 · answered by Scooter_loves_his_dad 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hope he did i don't know though.
2007-08-06 01:41:16 · answer #8 · answered by ♥ Angels fan ♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think he has
2007-08-06 00:31:45 · answer #9 · answered by Giants Fan! 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋