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Deberg_1990 · 05-25-2011, 09:17 PM

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/blog/big...urn=mlb-wp7656

Over the past 20 years, Barry Bonds has been met with large amounts of both praise and criticism for nearly every move he has made.

Well, here's a move that both sides should finally be able to agree on: Bonds has pledged to pay any future college bills for the two grade-school age children of Bryan Stow, the single father and San Francisco Giants fan who was beaten into a coma by two men after attending the opening night game at Dodger Stadium on March 31.

That little heartwarming nugget was revealed by Stow's attorney Thomas Girardi — and first reported by NBC Bay Area — as he announced a lawsuit against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday for allegedly providing inadequate security at the stadium that night.

Girardi said that donations already made by generous fans of the Giants, Dodgers and other teams will be passed onto other charities if their lawsuit is successful. But the hefty gift from Bonds? Well, that means so much to Stow's family that it's the one they definitely plan on keeping.

One of the coolest parts about this donation is that Bonds made it over a month ago when he visited Stow in a Southern California hospital on April 22. No mention was made to the media then and it looks like it would have still been a secret had Girardi not revealed it to the media. Even if you've always been a Bonds hater, there's no way you can say this wasn't done for all the right reasons.

Well played, sir.

**kysirsoze** · 05-26-2011, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Deberg_1990

Did you miss the part where it said he didnt leak this and never told the press when it actually happened a month ago?

He will definately follow through on it now that its public knowledge. If he didnt, he would get absolutely crucified by the media and public.

No, I didn't miss that part. To play devil's advocate though, do you think there was a chance in hell this wasn't going to get out?

Deberg_1990 · 05-26-2011, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by kysirsoze

No, I didn't miss that part. To play devil's advocate though, do you think there was a chance in hell this wasn't going to get out?

Probably not. I know we all enjoy creating sports heros and villlians, but i think there are a ton of athletes out there that do good deeds behind the scenes that never get recognized. They do it just because, not for the media attention.

**kysirsoze** · 05-26-2011, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Deberg_1990

Probably not. I know we all enjoy creating sports heros and villlians, but i think there are a ton of athletes out there that do good deeds behind the scenes that never get recognized. They do it just because, not for the media attention.

I agree, I'm just saying Bonds has a history of being a shithead so this is a little suspect. Without knowing one way or the other, I'm OK with going with the idea that he did it for the right reasons.

rocknrolla · 05-26-2011, 09:10 PM

He is just doing this to help his tarnished image. When I was a doorman a Denver hotel in the 90's, a kid came him to for an autograph and he told the kid "get a job". What a douche bag. The kid was no older than 7. Barry doesn't give a f*** about anyone but Barry Bonds!

**kysirsoze** · 05-26-2011, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by rocknrolla

He is just doing this to help his tarnished image. When I was a doorman a Denver hotel in the 90's, a kid came him to for an autograph and he told the kid "get a job". What a douche bag. The kid was no older than 7. Barry doesn't give a f*** about anyone but Barry Bonds!

milkman · 05-26-2011, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by BIG_DADDY

Whatever. Yea I am sure he really gives a flying **** what you or anyone else believes. Why don't you try helping somebody that really needs it instead of pointing your self-riteous judgemental finger at those that do.

What was I thinking?

How could anyone question the altruism and benevolence of a self absorbed, selfish prick?

05-27-2011, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by kysirsoze

Yeah. I wonder if OJ made any such pledges...

(No I'm not saying Bonds is even close to as bad. Settle down.)

Wait until the rage kicks in.

05-25-2011, 09:17 PM
Deberg_1990 In Search of a Life Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Antonio Tx. Casino cash: $3694454	Barry Bonds will pay college bills for Bryan Stow’s children http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/blog/big...urn=mlb-wp7656 Over the past 20 years, Barry Bonds has been met with large amounts of both praise and criticism for nearly every move he has made. Well, here's a move that both sides should finally be able to agree on: Bonds has pledged to pay any future college bills for the two grade-school age children of Bryan Stow, the single father and San Francisco Giants fan who was beaten into a coma by two men after attending the opening night game at Dodger Stadium on March 31. That little heartwarming nugget was revealed by Stow's attorney Thomas Girardi — and first reported by NBC Bay Area — as he announced a lawsuit against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday for allegedly providing inadequate security at the stadium that night. Girardi said that donations already made by generous fans of the Giants, Dodgers and other teams will be passed onto other charities if their lawsuit is successful. But the hefty gift from Bonds? Well, that means so much to Stow's family that it's the one they definitely plan on keeping. One of the coolest parts about this donation is that Bonds made it over a month ago when he visited Stow in a Southern California hospital on April 22. No mention was made to the media then and it looks like it would have still been a secret had Girardi not revealed it to the media. Even if you've always been a Bonds hater, there's no way you can say this wasn't done for all the right reasons. Well played, sir.
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rocknrolla I'm the MFCEO Join Date: May 2011 Casino cash: $1935632	He is just doing this to help his tarnished image. When I was a doorman a Denver hotel in the 90's, a kid came him to for an autograph and he told the kid "get a job". What a douche bag. The kid was no older than 7. Barry doesn't give a f*** about anyone but Barry Bonds!
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