Haven't read this piece yet, but am so looking forward to a good read later this afternoon. It love the article concept and love reading the people stories!!

While I haven't caught a foul ball at a Tigers game, I applaud anyone who can barehand and catch one!! Back in '84 during batting practice of Game 5 of the playoffs, I was standing in the left field general admission area in the rows of seats right up against the fence. Lance Parrish was at bat, and hit one right at me!! I put my gloveless hand up more in self defense than to actually catch it, and it hit right on the but of my palm. Boy, did that hurt!!! Bad enough to bruise it badly and to need an icepack. btw...the ball fell to ground and several guys scrambled for it...didn't even check to see if I was OK.