For those that have read my book “The Widow Maker Heart Attack at age 48″ you are aware of my passion for the Chicago Cubs. I think in a way my focus on the Cubs the day I flat lined 6 times was my attempt to not only survive for another day, but also to avoid the dier reality of what was actually happening at the time. Having had a bit of time since my widow maker heart attack to consider that life changing day I realize that the focus on Chicago Cubs baseball that day was not just because of my passion for the team, but also my passion for the memories I had created with my son, daughter and wife coaching and playing the game of baseball over my lifetime. As a baseball coach of 15 years the memories of my time involved with baseball but also playing catch with my son and daughter in the back yard were indeed strong that day March 31, 2008.

In my book I write a good amount about my memories of the Chicago Cubs and what I coined as my “Living List”. I have many items listed on my “Living List”, however the #1 on the list is throwing out the first pitch at a Chicago Cubs game and singing “Take Me Out To The Ball Game” during the 7th inning stretch. If anyone can make a call or send an email to person in charge of scheduling that possibility I would greatly appreciate the effort.

Patrick Fox

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