In July 2011, a tragic accident occurred during a Texas Rangers game at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington. A fan named Shannon Stone, a 39-year-old firefighter from Texas, was attending the game with his young son, Cooper. During the second inning, Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton tossed a foul ball toward the crowd after a play near left field. As Stone reached to catch the baseball for his son, he lost his balance and fell over the railing from the front row of the stands. He plunged about 20 feet onto the concrete below in front of horrified fans and his son, who witnessed the accident. Emergency crews rushed to help him, and reports later said that while being carried away, Stone’s main concern was making sure his son was safe and not alone. Stone was transported to the hospital but died shortly afterward from his injuries. The incident deeply affected the baseball world, especially Hamilton, who said he was devastated by what happened. The Texas Rangers later created a memorial fo...