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Homeruns and Headaches | Barry Bonds and the making of an AntiHero

Mar 31, 2025
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ANECDOTE

College Teammates Nearly Reject Bonds

  • Barry Bonds was disliked by his college teammates from day one due to his arrogance and insufferable behavior.
  • In a vote excluding Bonds, teammates nearly kicked him off the Arizona State team despite his talent.
ANECDOTE

First Day Clash with Manager

  • Bonds openly confronted his minor league manager Ed Ott who demanded respect on the first day.
  • This set the tone for Bonds' difficult relations with teammates and management early in his career.
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Refusal to Support Accident Charity

  • Bonds refused to sign for families of stadium accident victims, saying "fuck you" and declined charitable help.
  • The team photographer bitterly said, "I hope Barry Bonds dies" due to his cruelty and lack of empathy.
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