n that $1 million. McGwires last home run ball of the 1998 season, No. 70, sold for $3.05 million. But Forneris only catches him

It was Sept. Cheap Thunder Jerseys . 8, 1998 -- 18 years ago Thursday -- that a 22-year-old computer programmer, who worked for $40 a day on the St. Louis Cardinals grounds crew, snagged Mark McGwires then-record-breaking home run ball, and gave it back to McGwire for free.Tim Forneris, who is now a public defender in St. Louis, says he wouldnt change a thing about the decision he made.Being part of this moment led to so many other things in my life, Forneris said. The thinking is that money always helps make things easier, but thats not always the case. With lottery winners, it often turns into disaster.While memorabilia experts estimated before the game that the ball could be worth $1 million or more, when Forneris snagged McGwires shortest home run of the 70 hed end up hitting in 1998, he immediately decided that the ball wasnt his to keep or sell. He gave it to the Cardinals slugger in a ceremony that took place on the Busch Stadium field.Forneris just happened to be in the right place to get the low liner over the left field fence, which broke what was then Roger Maris single-season record of 61 home runs. His role on the grounds crew was to open the gate for visiting pitchers to the bullpen. When the ball came over the wall, Forneris said he sprinted from his usual position to a batting cage by the bullpen where the ball had come to rest. Later, he was on the field when McGwire was presented with the ball and some gifts from the team.Forneris didnt ever get financial compensation from the ball, but he did get to meet President Bill Clinton, got a watch from the Cardinals and a Cardinal red minivan from a local Chrysler plant which was touched by his generosity in the face of potential riches. He still has the vehicle, which he said has about 80,000 miles on it.Had Forneris sold the ball, there was a good possibility he could have gotten that $1 million. McGwires last home run ball of the 1998 season, No. 70, sold for $3.05 million. But Forneris only catches himself thinking about the memories instead of the money; memories that are never too far away. Fittingly, Forneris current office phone number ends in 62. Jim McIlvaine Jersey .ca. Kerry, Just watched the shootout in the Coyotes/Leafs game and I have to ask, why was the James van Riemsdyk goal allowed to count? All of the video replays we were shown on TV were inconclusive about whether the puck had entirely crossed the line or not. Desmond Mason Jersey . The Australian is competing in his final season in Formula One and still looking for his first win this year. He will look to end Vettels run of six straight race wins on Sunday. Webber, who is fifth in the championship, earned his second pole from the past three races and 13th of his career. https://www.cheapthunder.com/411h-detlef...ey-thunder.html . The Nashville Predators were glad their captain was still on their side. Weber had a goal and two assists, and Roman Josi scored the shootout winner to lift the Predators to a 4-3 win over the Flyers on Thursday night. EUGENE, Ore. -- Oregon defensive lineman Austin Maloata has been dismissed from the team after he was arrested early Sunday.Maloata was booked into Lane County Jail on suspicion of driving under the influence of intoxicants, reckless driving and possession of a controlled substance. The arrest was first reported by Oregons student newspaper, the Daily Emerald.Police say Maloata rran a red light and collided with another vehicle about 1:48 a. Gus Williams Jersey. m. On Saturday the Oregon Ducks fell 52-27 to Stanford at Autzen Stadium.Maloata, a junior who has played in eight games this season, is scheduled to appear in court on Nov. 29. ' ' '