A judge issues a temporary restraining order preventing the sale of Barry Bonds’ 600th career home run ball hit into the Pacific Bell Park stands on August 9th. Jay Arsenault, who allegedly promised friends after being given a game ticket to split any monetary gains if he caught the historic baseball, has been ordered to appear in court for hearing on September 5th along with the prized souvenir.

On August 20, 2002 — A judge issues a temporary restraining order preventing the sale of Barry Bonds’ 600th career home run ball hit into the Pacific Bell Park stands on August 9th. Jay Arsenault, who allegedly promised friends after being given a game ticket to split any monetary gains if he caught the historic baseball, has been ordered to appear in court for hearing on September 5th along with the prized souvenir.

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