Fan hit by foul ball.... twice

[Maggs44]

During an August 17, 1957 game, Richie Ashburn hit a foul ball into the stands and struck spectator Alice Roth, wife of Philadelphia Bulletin sports editor Earl Roth, breaking her nose. After play was resumed, Ashburn hit another ball which struck Roth again while she was being carried away in a stretcher.

Can you imagine how espn would cover this now?

 

[Zeebra]

I guess Ashburn didn't like the editor very much and aimed for the guy's wife. :laugh:

 

[cookie_1978]

During an August 17, 1957 game, Richie Ashburn hit a foul ball into the stands and struck spectator Alice Roth, wife of Philadelphia Bulletin sports editor Earl Roth, breaking her nose. After play was resumed, Ashburn hit another ball which struck Roth again while she was being carried away in a stretcher.

Can you imagine how espn would cover this now?

I can remember Bob Prince ( old Pirate broadcaster ) telling this story - he could always tell a great story - never knew if it was really true - I guess now I know.

 

[NullSmurf]

I wonder if the ambulance made it all the way to the hospital? This lady must have had some really BAD karma!

 

[brash]

HAHAHA!!!

 

[xprinter]

She should have stuck around for awhile...you know things happen in threes. :0