Barry Bonds hits a Grand Slam for Stow kids

I never thought I would be writing this post any more than you thought you'd be reading it.  Barry Bonds.  Yes, that Barry Bonds went to bat in a big way for two kids whose father suffered a severe beating on opening day at Dodger Stadium.  If you're not familiar, Bryan Stow is a Bay Area resident and lifelong Giants fan who was attacked seemingly for wearing his Giants jersey to a Dodgers game.  Stow has been in a coma for most of the last two months and his long-term prognosis is uncertain.  Scores of people have reached out to the family offering well wishes and much-needed funds.  Stow is not just a father of two, but he's a single father of two.  His being in a coma places not only an emotional burden on the kids and extended family, but a financial one as well.

Bonds visited Stow in the hospital last month.  However, he gave no indication to anyone what he would do next.  Stow's family recently filed suit against the Dodgers.  In the NBC Bay Area interview below (email subscribers click here), the family's attorney provides an explanation for the lawsuit as well as the nature of Bonds' gift. 

This video is also available at SportsmanshipTV.

Bonds has been accused and probably is guilty of being a great many things.  I've heard him called a cheat and a liar.  His name has become synonymous with performance-enhancing drugs and their effects on baseball.  In the midst of it all, people forget that Barry Bonds is a father.  Even if you don't believe that Bonds is a good man, or that there is good in him - believe this.  Barry Bonds did the best thing you could ever do for a father - help his kids.  Bonds was known for watching his home runs leave the park before starting his trot.  Well, he can sit back and watch this tape-measured shot.  I have a feeling it won't come down for awhile.  Until next time...

Be a Good Sport!

-Sol