Chicago Cubs left fielder Moises Alou's arm is seen reaching into the stands, right, unsuccessfully for a foul ball as fan Steve Bartman deflects the ball in the eighth inning during Game 6 of the National League Championship Series against the Florida Marlins on Oct. 14, 2003, at Wrigley Field. The Cubs would go on to lose the game and the series.

Chicago Cubs left fielder Moises Alou's arm is seen reaching into the stands, right, unsuccessfully for a foul ball as fan Steve Bartman deflects the ball in the eighth inning during Game 6 of the National League Championship Series against the Florida Marlins on Oct. 14, 2003, at Wrigley Field. The Cubs would go on to lose the game and the series. (Morry Gash/AP)

Photos: The 'Steve Bartman' game on Oct. 14, 2003

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The Steve Bartman incident occurred at Wrigley Field Oct. 14, 2003, during Game 6 of the National League Championship Series between the Chicago Cubs and the Florida Marlins. With the Cubs holding a 3-0 lead, several fans, including Bartman, tried to catch a foul ball, possibly disrupting a catch by Cubs outfielder Moises Alou. The Cubs would go on to lose the game and the series.

Chicago Cubs left fielder Moises Alou's arm is seen reaching into the stands, right, unsuccessfully for a foul ball as fan Steve Bartman deflects the ball in the eighth inning during Game 6 of the National League Championship Series against the Florida Marlins on Oct. 14, 2003, at Wrigley Field. The Cubs would go on to lose the game and the series.

Chicago Cubs left fielder Moises Alou's arm is seen reaching into the stands, right, unsuccessfully for a foul ball as fan Steve Bartman deflects the ball in the eighth inning during Game 6 of the National League Championship Series against the Florida Marlins on Oct. 14, 2003, at Wrigley Field. The Cubs would go on to lose the game and the series. (Morry Gash/AP)

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Steve Bartman, the Cubs fan who interfered with a Moises Alou catch in the eighth inning, sits in the stands on Oct. 14, 2003. He was later escorted by security from the seats during the Cubs game against the Marlins in Game 6 of the NLCS at Wrigley Field.

Steve Bartman, the Cubs fan who interfered with a Moises Alou catch in the eighth inning, sits in the stands on Oct. 14, 2003. He was later escorted by security from the seats during the Cubs game against the Marlins in Game 6 of the NLCS at Wrigley Field. (Scott Strazzante/Chicago Tribune)

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Fan Steve Bartman deflects a foul ball that Cubs outfielder Moises Alou tries to catch in the infamous 2003 NLCS at Wrigley Field.

Fan Steve Bartman deflects a foul ball that Cubs outfielder Moises Alou tries to catch in the infamous 2003 NLCS at Wrigley Field. (Charles Cherney/Chicago Tribune)

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Steve Bartman, center, goes for a foul ball that Cubs left fielder Moises Alou is trying to catch in the eighth inning of Game 6 of the NLCS against the Florida Marlins on Oct. 14, 2003.

Steve Bartman, center, goes for a foul ball that Cubs left fielder Moises Alou is trying to catch in the eighth inning of Game 6 of the NLCS against the Florida Marlins on Oct. 14, 2003. (Nuccio DiNuzzo/Chicago Tribune)

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Steve Bartman goes for a foul ball that Cubs left fielder Moises Alou is trying to catch in the eighth inning of Game 6 of the NLCS against the Florida Marlins on Oct. 14, 2003.

Steve Bartman goes for a foul ball that Cubs left fielder Moises Alou is trying to catch in the eighth inning of Game 6 of the NLCS against the Florida Marlins on Oct. 14, 2003. (Nuccio DiNuzzo/Chicago Tribune)

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Steve Bartman, center, goes for a foul ball that Cubs left fielder Moises Alou is trying to catch in the eighth inning of Game 6 of the NLCS against the Florida Marlins on Oct. 14, 2003.

Steve Bartman, center, goes for a foul ball that Cubs left fielder Moises Alou is trying to catch in the eighth inning of Game 6 of the NLCS against the Florida Marlins on Oct. 14, 2003. (Nuccio DiNuzzo/Chicago Tribune)

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Moises Alou reacts in disgust after being thwarted by Steve Bartman during the 2003 NLCS.

Moises Alou reacts in disgust after being thwarted by Steve Bartman during the 2003 NLCS. (Charles Cherney/Chicago Tribune)

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A man on a cellphone points to Cubs fan Steve Bartman in the stands at Wrigley Field in Chicago during Game 6 of the NLCS between the Chicago Cubs and the Florida Marlins, Oct. 14, 2003. Earlier, Bartman tried to grab a foul ball, preventing Cubs outfielder Moises Alou from catching it.

A man on a cellphone points to Cubs fan Steve Bartman in the stands at Wrigley Field in Chicago during Game 6 of the NLCS between the Chicago Cubs and the Florida Marlins, Oct. 14, 2003. Earlier, Bartman tried to grab a foul ball, preventing Cubs outfielder Moises Alou from catching it. (Scott Strazzante/Chicago Tribune)

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Chicago Cubs fan Steve Bartman, center, talks in the stands at Wrigley Field.

Chicago Cubs fan Steve Bartman, center, talks in the stands at Wrigley Field. (Scott Strazzante/Chicago Tribune)

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Cubs fan Steve Bartman is escorted from the ballpark at Wrigley Field in Chicago during Game 6 of the NLCS between the Chicago Cubs and the Florida Marlins, Oct. 14, 2003. Earlier in the game, Bartman tried to grab a foul ball, preventing Cubs outfielder Moises Alou from catching it.

Cubs fan Steve Bartman is escorted from the ballpark at Wrigley Field in Chicago during Game 6 of the NLCS between the Chicago Cubs and the Florida Marlins, Oct. 14, 2003. Earlier in the game, Bartman tried to grab a foul ball, preventing Cubs outfielder Moises Alou from catching it. (Scott Strazzante/Chicago Tribune)

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The Marlins celebrate behind Cubs starting pitcher Mark Prior during a rally in the top of the eighth inning of Game 6 of the National League Championship Series on Oct. 14, 2003, at Wrigley Field. Twelve Marlins batters came to the play during the eight-run inning, leading to an 8-3 Cubs loss. (Scott Strazzante/Chicago Tribune)

The Marlins celebrate behind Cubs starting pitcher Mark Prior during a rally in the top of the eighth inning of Game 6 of the National League Championship Series on Oct. 14, 2003, at Wrigley Field. Twelve Marlins batters came to the play during the eight-run inning, leading to an 8-3 Cubs loss. (Scott Strazzante/Chicago Tribune) (Scott Strazzante/Chicago Tribune)

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Amanda Juntunen, of Muncie, Indiana, and other Cubs fans gathered on Waveland Avenue are stunned as the Cubs lose Game 6 to the Marlins.

Amanda Juntunen, of Muncie, Indiana, and other Cubs fans gathered on Waveland Avenue are stunned as the Cubs lose Game 6 to the Marlins. (John Lee/Chicago Tribune)

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The scoreboard shows the big eighth inning for the Marlins.

The scoreboard shows the big eighth inning for the Marlins. (Phil Velasquez/Chicago Tribune)

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Gary Grimaldi consoles his son, Nate, 9, as they sit in the bleachers following the Cubs loss.

Gary Grimaldi consoles his son, Nate, 9, as they sit in the bleachers following the Cubs loss. (Scott Strazzante/Chicago Tribune)

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Cubs fan Jeff Kamen displays a sign at Game 6 of the NLCS.

Cubs fan Jeff Kamen displays a sign at Game 6 of the NLCS. (Jim Rassol/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

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Billy Goat Tavern owner Sam Sianis parades a goat in front of Wrigley Field before the Oct. 14, 2003, National League Championship Series game against the Florida Marlins.

Billy Goat Tavern owner Sam Sianis parades a goat in front of Wrigley Field before the Oct. 14, 2003, National League Championship Series game against the Florida Marlins. (John Lee/Chicago Tribune)

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The Wrigley Field marquee on Oct. 14, 2003.

The Wrigley Field marquee on Oct. 14, 2003. (José M. Osorio/Chicago Tribune)

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The Cubs announced on July 31, 2017, that the team was giving a 2016 World Series championship ring to Steve Bartman, the fan remembered for deflecting a foul ball that appeared destined to land in left fielder Moises Alou's glove with Chicago five outs from the World Series in 2003.

The Cubs announced on July 31, 2017, that the team was giving a 2016 World Series championship ring to Steve Bartman, the fan remembered for deflecting a foul ball that appeared destined to land in left fielder Moises Alou's glove with Chicago five outs from the World Series in 2003. (Chicago Cubs)

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The Bartman ball sits in a case next to Harry Caray's glasses at Harry Caray's restaurant on Dec. 19, 2003.

The Bartman ball sits in a case next to Harry Caray's glasses at Harry Caray's restaurant on Dec. 19, 2003. (Charles Osgood/Chicago Tribune)

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Harold Ramis, actor and director, emcees an auction to benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation before a ceremony to destroy the Bartman ball on Feb. 26, 2004, at Harry Caray's restaurant in Chicago.

Harold Ramis, actor and director, emcees an auction to benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation before a ceremony to destroy the Bartman ball on Feb. 26, 2004, at Harry Caray's restaurant in Chicago. (Jonathan Daniel/Getty)

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Grant DePorter, managing partner at Harry Carey's restaurant, holds the Bartman ball on display on Feb. 20, 2004, at the restaurant in downtown Chicago.

Grant DePorter, managing partner at Harry Carey's restaurant, holds the Bartman ball on display on Feb. 20, 2004, at the restaurant in downtown Chicago. (Bonnie Trafelet/Chicago Tribune)

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Oscar-winning special effects expert Michael Lantieri, from left, Dutchie Caray and Grant DePorter watch the Bartman ball as it is destroyed on Feb. 26, 2004.

Oscar-winning special effects expert Michael Lantieri, from left, Dutchie Caray and Grant DePorter watch the Bartman ball as it is destroyed on Feb. 26, 2004. (Scott Strazzante/Chicago Tribune)

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The Bartman ball is blown up by a special effects technician outside Harry Caray's restaurant in Chicago on Feb. 26, 2004.

The Bartman ball is blown up by a special effects technician outside Harry Caray's restaurant in Chicago on Feb. 26, 2004. (Scott Strazzante/Chicago Tribune)

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A fan portrays infamous Chicago Cubs spectator Steve Bartman while watching the game from the first row of seats behind home plate during a game between the Colorado Rockies and the Chicago Cubs at Coors Field on Sept. 11, 2023, in Denver.

A fan portrays infamous Chicago Cubs spectator Steve Bartman while watching the game from the first row of seats behind home plate during a game between the Colorado Rockies and the Chicago Cubs at Coors Field on Sept. 11, 2023, in Denver. (Dustin Bradford/Getty)

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A "Bartman for President" sign appears as Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez bats in the second inning on Oct. 25, 2016, in Game 1 of the World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland.

A "Bartman for President" sign appears as Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez bats in the second inning on Oct. 25, 2016, in Game 1 of the World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland. (Nuccio DiNuzzo/Chicago Tribune)

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The Steve Bartman seat: Aisle 4, Row 8, Seat 113, before Game 3 of the National League Championship Series playoff on Oct. 20, 2015, at Wrigley Field.

The Steve Bartman seat: Aisle 4, Row 8, Seat 113, before Game 3 of the National League Championship Series playoff on Oct. 20, 2015, at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

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The Steve Bartman seat: Section 4, Row 8, Seat 113, on Sept. 30, 2008

The Steve Bartman seat: Section 4, Row 8, Seat 113, on Sept. 30, 2008 (Phil Velasquez/Chicago Tribune)

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