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Josh Hamilton, outfielder for the Texas Rangers, tossed a foul ball into the stands during last night’s game. While trying to catch it, a fan fell over the outfield railing to his death. 

As Reported By The Associated Press:

A firefighter has been identified as the Texas Rangers fan who died after falling from the stands while reaching for a baseball tossed his way by All-Star outfielder Josh Hamilton.

The Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office said Friday the victim was 39-year-old Shannon Stone of Brownwood. City Manager Bobby Rountree says Stone had been a firefighter for nearly 18 years in Brownwood, located 150 miles southwest of Arlington. Stone fell about 20 feet onto concrete. 

SOURCE: AP