Little Girl Throws Ball Back After Dad's Dramatic Catch at Phillies Game
Categories: Amazing Parents, Funny Stuff
Email ThisAt yesterday's Phillies v. Nationals game, one fan leaned over his upper deck seat and made a picture-perfect catch. After a couple of fist bumps with fellows fans, the guy gives the ball to his toddler who does what any smart kid does with a ball -- she throws it back. Whoops. The best part? Dad hugs his baby instead of throwing her back.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 15)
Mary Sullivan 9-16-2009 @ 11:38AM
So cute. You can see the disappointment on the dad's face, but he doesn't want his baby to see it. Phillies should send him a new ball--signed and all....
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multineedia 9-16-2009 @ 2:15PM
That's a great idea, Mary. I hope the Phillies do just that.
Kathy 9-16-2009 @ 6:49PM
I was at the game and they did give them the ball back.
TK 9-16-2009 @ 7:55PM
She must have been a nationals fan.
PinkThenRed 9-16-2009 @ 7:14PM
LOL She didn't understand you could keep it. What a sweet girl.
David T 9-16-2009 @ 7:19PM
I agree and with a Jersey, maybe even have him throw one of the opening pitches with his Daughter! That video should be used as a Phillies Commercial and, or Master Card Priceless Commercials or both and would fill seats and sell credit cards!
John 9-16-2009 @ 8:01PM
What a proud father. It would be great if he could have a copy of the video to show her when she is older.
Eddie Martinez 9-16-2009 @ 8:09PM
what a great dad!
you can tell he Loves his daughter
Robin 9-16-2009 @ 8:08PM
The guy that got the ball after the little girl threw it.....gave it back! That's why they call it the City of Brotherly Love. Cute huh?
Uncle richie 9-16-2009 @ 8:17PM
I vote for him to be father of the year. I couldn't guarantee I'd react so well...but the little one is so cute, I'm sure it's nearly impossible to get mad at her.
Dmac 9-16-2009 @ 8:21PM
That's a dad that has his priorities right... He's an all-star! Lucky Mary
Sunfaccra51 9-16-2009 @ 8:52PM
THAT would be the $100,000 winner at AFV!!!
david nilsen 9-16-2009 @ 9:00PM
the phillies did give him a ball and he lives right around the corner from me here in nj.
he has been all over the local news.
Phillies Rule!
michael rowe 9-16-2009 @ 9:20PM
The father should be commended for taking his daughter to a ballgame. This type of bond will definitely reflect later in life and there will always be a great bond between the two forever. You are a great father and it showed. Not very many out there in today's world. A high Five dad!!!!!!!
Tena Rushing 9-16-2009 @ 9:26PM
I'm so happy they gave dad the ball back. A once in a lifetime chance thrown back is once in a lifetime chance as well. What a GREAT dad, he didn't even get upset at her. Kudo's
Toni 9-16-2009 @ 9:25PM
I agree. It was really cute. However, it would be nice if they would send him an autographed ball to replace the one the little threw back.
chuckie 9-16-2009 @ 9:25PM
Dad did a cool thing....very sweet
mark 9-16-2009 @ 9:29PM
PRICELESS!! He gets MY vote for Father of the year!! Obviously which was most important to him!!
elaine matzner 9-17-2009 @ 10:38AM
What is really great is that O'Reilly named him a Patriot on his FOX newscast. Only a Philly fan would be a patriot like that.
Oregon Viewer 9-16-2009 @ 9:42PM
I agree...this guy showed great composure and love for his daughter. So many people these days would have gone off on some horrible rampage, and scared the little girl senceless. I say give the guy an autographed ball...and show him he did the right thing!