A youth league baseball player gives his first home run ball to his grandfather in a heartwarming video that made it all the way to ESPN.
The clip featured Bruce Carrier, former superintendent of the Winner School District and his grandson.
The story of Carrier and his grandson even made the New York Post in New York City.
In the video clip, Carrier’s grandson approaches his grandfather, who now lives in Sioux Falls, gushing about smacking two homers, one of which was a grand slam.
“I signed the ball for you,” the boy says “and it says, Papa, I love you.”
Carrier, who got emotional, asked his grandson why he did that and the boy said, “You taught me everything about baseball,” he said with tears rolling down is face.
“That’s so sweet,” said Carrier.
Moments like there are what baseball is all about.
Here are some of the responses from New Yorkers and others to the Post story:
This is so much more than baseball..love it.
He was my coach in jr and sr high school. Great man and I will never forget him.
I hope this kid goes places whether major league ball or whatever path he chooses. Kid done great for his grandpa. Young man not all heroes wear capes.
That’s the best thing ever.
Grandpa
is the man
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