Press Box Chronicles Homeruns and Headaches | Barry Bonds and the making of an AntiHero
Mar 31, 2025
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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.
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.
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.