THE STORY
On October 14, 2003, during Game 6 of the National League Championship Series at Wrigley Field, Chicago Cubs fan Steve Bartman interfered with a foul ball off the bat of Luis Castillo, preventing left fielder Moisés Alou from making a catch. The Cubs, leading 3-0 in the 8th inning, allowed eight runs, losing 8-3 and failing to advance to the World Series. (en.wikipedia.org)
TEAMS / PEOPLE:
Chicago Cubs, Florida Marlins
WHY IT MATTERS
The incident remains a controversial moment in baseball history, often cited as a turning point in the Cubs' 2003 postseason collapse.