2002 – The legal suit against the fan who caught Barry Bonds’ record-breaking 73rd home run ball at Pac Bell Park, brought by three friends claiming a promise, in exchange for a ticket to the game, to split the ball’s value if caught, is settled when Jay Arsenault agrees to sell the ball and divide the money. Arsenault’s lawyer said his client had initially eluded the friends because of being overwhelmed by the situation.

On October 17, 2002 — 2002 – The legal suit against the fan who caught Barry Bonds’ record-breaking 73rd home run ball at Pac Bell Park, brought by three friends claiming a promise, in exchange for a ticket to the game, to split the ball’s value if caught, is settled when Jay Arsenault agrees to sell the ball and divide the money. Arsenault’s lawyer said his client had initially eluded the friends because of being overwhelmed by the situation.

 


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Sources:
Baseball Reference October 17
National Pastime October 17
Retro Sheet
Hall of Fame
SABR Games Project
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