The Chicago Cubs might have lost Game 2 of the Wild Card Series to the San Diego Padres, but one young fan left Wrigley Field with a memory better than any box score.
David Rosner’s Story of Resilience
That’s because eight-year-old David Rosner has already been through more than most adults. David lost his dad to colon cancer five years ago, and his mom is currently fighting breast cancer.
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Ian Happ’s Connection With Young Fans
Baseball has been David’s outlet for grief, and it explains how he connected with Cubs slugger Ian Happ. Happ also lost his father to cancer not long after being drafted, and he’s kept in touch with David ever since they met at one of Happ’s baseball camps.
A Teacher’s Note and the Best Seat in the House
When the Cubs made the postseason, Happ, one of baseball’s class acts, wanted to make sure David didn’t miss out. He got David some great seats and even wrote a note to his teacher excusing him from class.
Sure, the Cubs lost the game, but David said, “It doesn’t matter if they win or lose. It’s still just a game.”
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Baseball Memories Bigger Than the Scoreboard
In a week where Cubs fans have been up in arms about runners left on base and missed opportunities, Happ reminded all of Chicago what the Cubs mean to people off the field. It’s not about the score, it’s about giving kids like David a reason to smile at Wrigley Field.
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