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Deberg_1990 · 04-01-2014, 07:21 AM

WTF??? I truly hate people sometimes.....

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-bi...lkA1NNRTMzOF8x

Did Texas Rangers fans use the statue of tragically deceased fan Shannon Stone and his son Cooper as their opening day trash can? It sure looks like, and if so, we have a winner for the most disgusting photo from an MLB ballpark on baseball's first day.

If you've forgotten the story of the Stones, it's a horribly sad one: Shannon Stone fell to his death at a Rangers game in 2011, trying to catch a ball for his 6-year-old son, Cooper. Former Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton tossed the ball toward the Stones, who were in the left-field stands, and Shannon lost his balance, landing headfirst. The Rangers honored Shannon, a firefighter of 18 years in Brownwood, Tx., with a statue unveiled in April 2012.

Two years later, it looks like that? How quickly Rangers fans forget.

It's opening day, people of the right age have every right to guzzle a few before hitting their seats. Can't blame anyone for that — heck, it was Budweiser that wanted to make opening day a holiday, so obviously beer is a part of the fan experience. But having a good time at a baseball game shouldn't mean common decency goes out the window. Finding an actual trash can couldn't have been that hard, could it, Rangers fans?

Maybe a picture like this suggests the team should put a fence around the statue to keep people's garbage away, but there's a simpler solution than that. Rangers fans need to recognize they're being lazy and disrespectful, and do a better job of basic human duties like picking up after themselves.

It's not terribly difficult, especially when we're talking about a statue that's "dedicated to all fans who love the game."

Mecca · 04-01-2014, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Cochise

I don't get it either.

It's easy to be a hero in Texas ok, all you have to do is fall on your head. It makes you smarter than most of the state right away.

Ceej · 04-01-2014, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

It's easy to be a hero in Texas ok, all you have to do is fall on your head. It makes you smarter than most of the state right away.

If only he had fallen and torn his acl.

**loochy** · 04-01-2014, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Cochise

I don't get it either.

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Originally Posted by Mecca

It's easy to be a hero in Texas ok, all you have to do is fall on your head. It makes you smarter than most of the state right away.

I think it's because he was a firefighter. Also, I think the organization felt bad because Hamilton tried to toss the ball up to him and didn't give him a good throw.

Firefighters and military folk seem to be semi-protected classes in our society in that they seem to be insulated from criticism about being a-holes or idiots. Yeah, we all really do appreciate you risking your life on a daily basis to protect society....but come on, don't be an idiot.

**Rain Man** · 04-01-2014, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

It's easy to be a hero in Texas ok, all you have to do is fall on your head. It makes you smarter than most of the state right away.

I guess this explains why they make such a big deal out of the fall of the Alamo.

Mecca · 04-01-2014, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by loochy

I think it's because he was a firefighter. Also, I think the organization felt bad because Hamilton tried to toss the ball up to him and didn't give him a good throw.

Firefighters and military folk seem to be semi-protected classes in our society in that they seem to be insulated from criticism about being a-holes or idiots. Yeah, we all really do appreciate you risking your life on a daily basis to protect society....but come on, don't be an idiot.

Would you really want someone dumb enough to fall out of the stands trying to save you from a fire?

**loochy** · 04-01-2014, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

Would you really want someone dumb enough to fall out of the stands trying to save you from a fire?

My counter to that is this:

Who else would be dumb enough to run into a blazing fire?

I don't care who saves me from dying in a fire, just do it.

Rudy tossed tigger's salad · 04-01-2014, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

Would you really want someone dumb enough to fall out of the stands trying to save you from a fire?

I certainly wouldn't want him delivering my pizza. Might wear sneakers in an ice storm.

**Rain Man** · 04-01-2014, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

Would you really want someone dumb enough to fall out of the stands trying to save you from a fire?

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Originally Posted by loochy

My counter to that is this:

Who else would be dumb enough to run into a blazing fire?

I don't care who saves me from dying in a fire, just do it.

These are both valid points, and now I'm paralyzed with confusion.

**mdchiefsfan** · 04-01-2014, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by loochy

My counter to that is this:

Who else would be dumb enough to run into a blazing fire?

I don't care who saves me from dying in a fire, just do it.

Halfcan · 04-01-2014, 09:02 AM

The real tragedy is that I saw a lot of Miller light cans in there-who can drink that shit?

MOhillbilly · 04-01-2014, 09:05 AM

I've leave a Busch can on my fathers grave for his birthday and have for almost two decades.

For the falstaffian man I figure a brew on your marker is the ultimate sign of respect.

WhawhaWhat · 04-01-2014, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Halfcan

The real tragedy is that I saw a lot of Miller light cans in there-who can drink that shit?

The throwback cans are a big seller.

KC native · 04-01-2014, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Halfcan

The real tragedy is that I saw a lot of Miller light cans in there-who can drink that shit?

DFW loves Miller Light and Coors Light. Two of the most popular beers here.

**Bugeater** · 04-01-2014, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

We should build one for the guy that fell out of the upper deck at Arrowhead, he didn't die though.

I suppose they could build one for the guy who got beat to death in the parking lot during the Donk game last year.

Chief Roundup · 04-01-2014, 10:23 AM

That is what a bunch of drinkers will do right there. Drunks suck.

04-01-2014, 07:21 AM
Deberg_1990 In Search of a Life Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Antonio Tx. Casino cash: $3864454	Rangers fans desecrate Memorial statue on opening day WTF??? I truly hate people sometimes..... http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-bi...lkA1NNRTMzOF8x Did Texas Rangers fans use the statue of tragically deceased fan Shannon Stone and his son Cooper as their opening day trash can? It sure looks like, and if so, we have a winner for the most disgusting photo from an MLB ballpark on baseball's first day. If you've forgotten the story of the Stones, it's a horribly sad one: Shannon Stone fell to his death at a Rangers game in 2011, trying to catch a ball for his 6-year-old son, Cooper. Former Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton tossed the ball toward the Stones, who were in the left-field stands, and Shannon lost his balance, landing headfirst. The Rangers honored Shannon, a firefighter of 18 years in Brownwood, Tx., with a statue unveiled in April 2012. Two years later, it looks like that? How quickly Rangers fans forget. It's opening day, people of the right age have every right to guzzle a few before hitting their seats. Can't blame anyone for that — heck, it was Budweiser that wanted to make opening day a holiday, so obviously beer is a part of the fan experience. But having a good time at a baseball game shouldn't mean common decency goes out the window. Finding an actual trash can couldn't have been that hard, could it, Rangers fans? Maybe a picture like this suggests the team should put a fence around the statue to keep people's garbage away, but there's a simpler solution than that. Rangers fans need to recognize they're being lazy and disrespectful, and do a better job of basic human duties like picking up after themselves. It's not terribly difficult, especially when we're talking about a statue that's "dedicated to all fans who love the game." Attached Thumbnails
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