Michael Angeletti had a premonition that he would catch George Springer’s home run ball, and that’s exactly what happened. Sitting in the front row at Rogers Centre in a Springer jersey during Game 7 of the American League Championship Series, Angeletti was in the perfect spot to witness history unfold.
As the intense game between the Blue Jays and the Seattle Mariners unfolded, with both teams vying for a spot in the World Series, the atmosphere was electric. With the score at 3-1 in the seventh inning and the Blue Jays trailing, Springer stepped up to the plate, and Angeletti’s prediction came true.
Just moments before the crucial swing, Angeletti had mentioned to a fellow fan the significance of seventh innings for the Jays, referencing past magical moments in team history. And with a single swing of Springer’s bat, the entire stadium erupted in jubilation as the three-run home run secured a 4-3 victory for the Blue Jays, propelling them to their first World Series appearance since 1993.
Angeletti, who runs a tour company and has traveled to numerous countries, described the experience of being in the crowd during that unforgettable moment as unparalleled. He emphasized the importance of seeking out real, memorable experiences rather than passively observing, and how being present in that moment made him feel truly alive.
After catching the historic home run ball, Angeletti carefully safeguarded it in a black baseball glove with plans to have it authenticated. While he is open to the idea of returning the ball to the Blue Jays as a piece of sports memorabilia, for now, he is basking in the joy of being a part of Canadian sports history.
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