Texas Rangers Fan Dies After Falling Over Railing Trying To Grab Ball

Dallas News - The Texas Rangers say a fan died after falling out of the stands
while trying to catch a baseball tossed his way during the game.



The man had been reaching over the rail for a foul ball tossed into the stands by Rangers left fielder Josh Hamilton during the game against the Oakland A’s.



Rangers president Nolan Ryan
said after Thursday night’s game that the team was “deeply saddened” to
learn that the man “has passed away as a result of this tragic
accident.”




The Rangers did not identify the man; they said he fell about 20 feet.




The fan fell head-first and landed behind a 14-foot-high wall
supporting a video board that shows replays and scores from other
games.








Wow what a horrible way to go out.  Just trying to get a souvenir from a baseball game and next thing you know you fall over the railing.  I honestly am surprised this is the first time I have ever heard of this happening.  The railings are somewhat short at most ball parks and fans are always going for foul balls and balls tossed in the stands.  Sad story and hope we never hear about something like that again.



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