News Fan Falls from stands at Texas Rangers game - Page 2

Archie F. Swin · 07-06-2010, 09:19 PM

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?...=.jsp&c_id=mlb

ARLINGTON -- The Rangers-Indians game was delayed 16 minutes in the bottom of the fifth inning when a male fan fell from the second-deck club level and into the lower bowl at the Ballpark in Arlington on Tuesday night.

The fan flipped over the railing before landing on his back in section 35, which is roughly a 30-foot drop.

He was conscious and able to move all of his extremities. After being stabilized, he was taken to John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas.

He was sitting in the front row of section 235 and was reaching for a foul that had sailed over his head and caromed back toward the field. According to a witness, the man turned his back to the field, reached over his head for the foul ball and lost his balance.

Four other fans were treated for minor injuries related to the fall, but none was taken to the hospital.

After the foul ball, which came off the bat of Nelson Cruz, a hush fell over the ballpark as Indians players took a knee and Rangers players sat silent from the dugout. That's when crew chief umpire Tim Tschida halted the game.

**Bwana** · 07-07-2010, 07:58 AM

Heh, I remember being at Arrowhead for a game a few years back and seeing some Stu-nod taking a dive as well.

JD10367 · 07-07-2010, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Stanley Nickels

So , you're complaining about something that hasn't even happened yet?
And, additionally, youre blaming this future rule change on a guy who had an accident, and was almost a victim of said "natural selection", which apparently only occurred when you were a kid?
...ok...

Sarcasm. Learn to detect it, Francis, and GFY.

**Dave Lane** · 07-07-2010, 08:03 AM

10 to 1 says alcohol was involved as well

**Gonzo** · 07-07-2010, 08:21 AM

Alas, gravity... The great equalizer. We call this, "thinning of the herd."
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**RockChalk** · 07-07-2010, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Deberg_1990

It has happened a few times before. Might have even happed at the K before? Anyone remember?

It happened at the K maybe 15+ years ago. The only reason I remember is because I was there that night. We had just left and as we were walking out, we heard the crowd give off a collective "ohhhhhhh". Once we got to the car, we found out a man had fallen. I don't believe he died, but my memory of this isn't all that great.

Deberg_1990 · 07-07-2010, 08:37 AM

yea, a google searched turned up the Turner Field death and a guy who jumped at Yankee Stadium a few years back.

Unforunately, this happens more than it should.

-King- · 07-07-2010, 08:47 AM

I thought so. There is no way it doesnt happen all the time. When i go to the games i look at the railings like wtf? They're below waste level for most people. Add that to the steepness of the upper deck...
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Goldmember · 07-07-2010, 11:05 AM

forcefield

Param · 07-07-2010, 11:51 AM

Makes me think of this guy. WTF are u doing lol

Digital Takawira · 07-07-2010, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Param

Makes me think of this guy. WTF are u doing lol

D-Bowe could learn something from this guy. Screw Dwight Clark, that should be known as "The Catch".

**007** · 07-07-2010, 04:18 PM

So MLB isn't letting anyone see this?

**007** · 07-07-2010, 04:22 PM

Mr. Laz · 07-07-2010, 04:25 PM

one texan down .........

Pasta Little Brioni · 07-07-2010, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Param

Makes me think of this guy. WTF are u doing lol

Is that guy mecca? Anyway, seeing that play never gets old.

Demonpenz · 07-07-2010, 04:46 PM

there was a dude at the arrowhead that feel through the tent awhile back, then there was a drunk dude at arrowhead that was in the upper deck that started to roll over people and gain speed from the top of the upper deck just started rolling down peoples heads. The one at the K the dude tried to do an Handstand on the railing above the exit of the plaza level. The new K is begging to have someone fall off the side of the escalader on the top deck. the escalador comes up to my waste and you are 30 stories up or so. Add that and how drunk you have to be to have the pile of shit on the field.

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Archie F. Swin This is the way Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Wichita Falls, Texas Casino cash: $9975673	Fan Falls from stands at Texas Rangers game http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?...=.jsp&c_id=mlb ARLINGTON -- The Rangers-Indians game was delayed 16 minutes in the bottom of the fifth inning when a male fan fell from the second-deck club level and into the lower bowl at the Ballpark in Arlington on Tuesday night. The fan flipped over the railing before landing on his back in section 35, which is roughly a 30-foot drop. He was conscious and able to move all of his extremities. After being stabilized, he was taken to John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas. He was sitting in the front row of section 235 and was reaching for a foul that had sailed over his head and caromed back toward the field. According to a witness, the man turned his back to the field, reached over his head for the foul ball and lost his balance. Four other fans were treated for minor injuries related to the fall, but none was taken to the hospital. After the foul ball, which came off the bat of Nelson Cruz, a hush fell over the ballpark as Indians players took a knee and Rangers players sat silent from the dugout. That's when crew chief umpire Tim Tschida halted the game.
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07-07-2010, 07:58 AM	#16
Bwana It's Five O'Clock Somewhere Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Billings, Montana Casino cash: $2136053647	Heh, I remember being at Arrowhead for a game a few years back and seeing some Stu-nod taking a dive as well.
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Demonpenz Woman should only make babies Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Apartment "G UNIT!" Casino cash: $-193864	there was a dude at the arrowhead that feel through the tent awhile back, then there was a drunk dude at arrowhead that was in the upper deck that started to roll over people and gain speed from the top of the upper deck just started rolling down peoples heads. The one at the K the dude tried to do an Handstand on the railing above the exit of the plaza level. The new K is begging to have someone fall off the side of the escalader on the top deck. the escalador comes up to my waste and you are 30 stories up or so. Add that and how drunk you have to be to have the pile of shit on the field. __________________
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