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TIL Steve Bartman, a fan who in 2003 infamously but inadvertently interfered with a foul ball contributing to the Chicago Cubs' loss in playoffs that year, received a World Series ring when
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Being Bartman: 'Catching Hell' Tells Cubs Fan's Story
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20 years after the Bartman game, Cubs fans can look back with closure – NBC Sports Chicago
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Steve Bartman: 10 years later, Cubs fan remains enigma – Twin Cities
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For Cubs and Steve Bartman, Anger Still Appears to Be in Play - The New York Times
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Steve Bartman Now: What Happened to the Infamous Cubs Fan?
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TIL Steve Bartman, a fan who in 2003 infamously but inadvertently interfered with a foul ball contributing to the Chicago Cubs' loss in playoffs that year, received a World Series ring when
![20 years after the Bartman game, Cubs fans can look back with closure – NBC Sports Chicago](https://www.sportscasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Mike-Thomas-96x96.jpeg)
The Day Steve Bartman Reunited With His Chicago Cubs Family
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20 years after the Bartman game, Cubs fans can look back with closure – NBC Sports Chicago
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Chicago Cubs News: Andrelton Simmons designated for assignment - Bleed Cubbie Blue
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Steve Bartman is far from the only reason for the Cubs' 2003 disaster of an inning
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2/26/2004 - The Bartman ball gets destroyed