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Emily Monforto, the 3-year-old who tossed back her dad's foul-ball catch at the Phillies game on Tuesday, got a chance to tell her side of the story. While her take on what happened is a bit different than what the video showed -- she claims the ball dropped, we saw a deliberate throw -- she's still as cute as could be.
Apparently, the front-office staff of the Philadelphia Phillies agreed. They gave her a new ball, which she's not letting go of anytime soon, said Vince Lattanzio, editor at NBCPhiladelphia.com, whose station nabbed this exclusive interview with the little lass. Emily's dad, Steve Monforto had never caught a foul ball before, Vince told us. What Steve did capture however, are the hearts of parents nationwide, when he hugged his baby girl after her spontaneous throw.
We hear that this was Emily's sixth Phillies game, but we suspect that this little incident will make long-term fans out of the now famous Laurel Springs, NJ family.
Emily demonstrated that same overhand throwing motion that she displayed at Tuesday's Phillies game. Could an MLB contact be far behind?
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ReaderComments (Page 5 of 13)
9-17-2009 @ 7:07AM
Gary Mansfield said...People... these fuzzy warm moments happen a million times a day across AMERICA! It's all GOOD to a lot of LOVING Parents... each and every day!
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9-17-2009 @ 9:05AM
Peace and Hope said...No kidding Gary, like we needed YOU to tell us that? Yes, they do happen all over the world a million times a day. BUT most of us don't get to see it up on a big screen and enjoy the hell out of watching it time and again.
If you didn't want to see it, watch it or talk about it...then why did you click on the ad, and take the time to write your "oh so thought out" comment. It made YOU smile too, just admit it and then get over yourself.
This was truly God's work. You know how everyone always asks how God can be so cruel? And where was He when all the bad things happen? Well there you go, He was right there beside that little angel and her Dad...giving us a chance to, for just a moment out of life, enjoy His goodness.
I loved it!!!!
9-17-2009 @ 7:10AM
Andrea Kaufman said...Maybe if the American Congress would take a good look at this video, they would realize they should work much HARDER at trying to compromise and get along. Let's leave a better America to our little ones.............they certainly deserve it..............................
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9-17-2009 @ 7:14AM
Ray said...Wow Ang,
Sorry you feel that way.
Maybe you're not a parent maybe you are, if you are and haven't experienced simple unconditional love you haven't been paying attention. Good luck with it. It is truly beautiful.
Just another Dad
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9-17-2009 @ 7:19AM
e allen said...family is good and we in america should appreciate a father and his baby girl enjoying a day out together.life happens and we see a great moment in the life of a real american family that we should cherish.they did not wake up that morning with the intention of being famous or doing anything to cause the world to look at them.america enjoy the moment with them and celebrate family.
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9-17-2009 @ 7:22AM
mfdhf23 said...This story really put a smile on my face while watching it on the news. The team should have signed the ball.
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9-17-2009 @ 7:32AM
peachyking722 said...She truly is a dady's girl. After he caught the ball he gave it to her and she not knowing the significance of the caught ball threw it back. Still dad kept up a smile and hugged his girl instead of getting upset over a one in a lifetime moment.
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9-17-2009 @ 7:31AM
Ted said...AS CUTE AS A BUTTON AND AS AMERICAN AS APPLE PIE. MOM AND DAD MUST BE SO PROUD OF LITTLE EMILY. MY HEART GOES OUT TO THEM ALL....
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9-17-2009 @ 7:39AM
jmak said...This little angel is just so adorable, you just want to sqweeze her. It's also nice to see that this little cutie is just so loved and adored by her father.
To all you people answering to this NIMROD ANG, is just so obvious that his is thriving for attention, by you not answering to this a-hole is exactly what heand or she wants.
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9-17-2009 @ 8:36AM
Todd said...The look on her father's face was priceless; the love he has for his daughter is more priceless! That video should be an example to mankind of a good father. She is sooooo cute, both her parents should be proud (I know dad is-lol).
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9-17-2009 @ 7:50AM
Geri Dee said...I thought it was great the dad just hugged her and did not freak out over her throwing the ball away. Need more dads like that around instead of some jerk that would have exploded.
My dad was like this guy...I am lucky to have had him.
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9-17-2009 @ 9:09AM
mtstinson said...What a cute moment!!!!!!!! The father has a wonderful attitude!!!! And the little girl just did what any good kid would do, she thought the ball was not hers to keep therefore she returned. That shows her parents are raising her with values. Way to go Emily!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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9-17-2009 @ 7:47AM
Mary said...Very Cute! In the 2nd clip - correct her hand position on the bat while she is young and she will do awesome!
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9-17-2009 @ 8:53AM
dianne said...But did you notice? She bats right and throws left! She ambidextrious! She is going to be GREAT in the majors!
9-17-2009 @ 7:47AM
PattyG said...Tickets to the game.....$$$
Snacks at the game.....$$
Cute little girl throws ball back and daddy gives her a great big hug....PRICELESS!
http://www.parentdish.com/2009/09/16/little-girl-who-tossed-baseball-talks/2#comments
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9-17-2009 @ 7:47AM
sennackenny said...I have been watching baseball for over 30 years and there have been many memorqble moments in that time. Back to back homeruns by Ken Griffey Sr. and Ken Griffey Jr. The 69 Mets. The 84' best out of 5 playoff series between the Padres and the Cubs. Going to old Yankee Stadium and watching Mickey Mante and Roger Marris play. Being at the game when Ozzie Smith got the nickname "Wizard of OZ". and the list goes on. But what this little girl did will always be in my top 5. I have seen the video at least a dozen times and I have laughed everytime. For those of you who don't like it. please watch something else and let us fans enjoy it.
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9-17-2009 @ 6:49PM
Harry Hession said...Granted this was an adorable moment. The Father's reaction was priceless, and for the numbnut who said they would probably get rich off of this. Does not see this Family is already rich. Mother Father and Daughter rich with love. The only thing I am finding hard to swallow is all the commenting adults who can not spell. I am not talking about simple words missing letters or have wrong letters but "aloud"??? lmao Did you mean allowed Stay away from ball games and TV's and Go back to school geeez!!!!
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9-17-2009 @ 7:56AM
Derek said...I think it is so great that they decided to give her another ball. I couldnt agree more with the article about how touching it was when she got that hug from her father.
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9-17-2009 @ 7:58AM
shane said...Priceless
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9-17-2009 @ 8:02AM
Rob said...I really doubt this guy is going to get rich off this.Anyway,what a cute and humorous story!
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