Immortalizing Devastation

Baseball Hall of Fame Spokesman Brad Horn: “We are very happy to receive the baseball as a donation, and not as a loan. We look forward to adding this ball to our permanent collections.”

Mark Ecko’s decision is correct. Barry Bonds distorted history. He embarrassed baseball. He fictionalized the records. Major League Baseball cannot discount, marginalize, or minimize his fraudulence. A permanent reminder is vital.