Indians Fan gives up plane seat so Lofton Makes World Series
MARBLEHEAD, OHIO – This was no ordinary bump from a flight.
A longtime Cleveland Indians fan is being given quite a reward after giving up his seat on a plane to make sure former outfielder Kenny Lofton arrived in time to throw out the ceremonial first pitch at Game 1 of the World Series.
The Indians are giving Ken Kostal, of Marblehead, tickets to Game 6, and a team spokesman said United is giving Kostal 62,200 airline miles for future use. Lofton had 622 career stolen bases.
Kostal said he was waiting to board a delayed flight from Los Angeles to Cleveland early Tuesday when he recognized Lofton. When he overheard Lofton saying he wasn’t sure he’d get a seat on the plane, Kostal offered his.
A Clevelander Gave Up His Seat on a Plane Last Night So Kenny Lofton Could Make His Flight to Clevelandhttps://t.co/55KnPMvi9R pic.twitter.com/52Ce12Jndt
— Cleveland Scene (@ClevelandScene) October 25, 2016
My selfie during the first pitch of the 2016 World Series Cubs-Indians #rallytogether pic.twitter.com/W1r2sytHoJ
— Kenny Lofton (@Kenny_Lofton7) October 26, 2016
