A legal battle ensues over a baseball hit for Barry Bonds' record-setting 73rd home run, with two fans claiming ownership after a chaotic scramble in the stands.
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A legal battle ensues over a baseball hit for Barry Bonds' record-setting 73rd home run, with two fans claiming ownership after a chaotic scramble in the stands.
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Patrick Hayashi stood in the right-field bleachers of PacBell Park on October 5, 2001, holding the baseball hit by Barry Bonds for his record-setting 73rd home run. Amid the chaos of fans scrambling for the ball, Alex Popov claimed he had caught it first and accused Hayashi of theft. The ensuing legal battle, Popov v. Hayashi, unfolded in San Francisco Superior Court, drawing attention from lawyers and sports enthusiasts alike. Directed by Michael Wranovics, Up for Grabs recounts this bizarre dispute over a piece of sports history, culminating in a dramatic auction.
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- See the chaotic scramble for Bonds' historic baseball.
- Meet the quirky characters in the legal battle.
- Find out how the ball ended up at auction.
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- The ball was hit by Barry Bonds for his 73rd home run on October 7, 2001.
- The trial over the baseball took place in San Francisco Superior Court.
- Up for Grabs won the Audience Award for Best Documentary at the 2004 Los Angeles Film Festival.
- The film has a 93% 'Fresh' rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
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What was the record-setting home run hit by Barry Bonds?
Barry Bonds hit his record-setting 73rd home run at the end of the 2001 MLB season.
What was the outcome of the legal case Popov v. Hayashi?
The case was centered around the contested ownership of the baseball caught during a scramble, with video evidence showing the ball landing in Alex Popov's glove.
What awards did Up for Grabs win?
Up for Grabs won the Audience Award for Best Documentary at the 2004 Los Angeles Film Festival and Best Documentary at the Gen Art Film Festival and the Phoenix Film Festival.
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