Cleveland Indians Give Young Cubs Fan Knocked Out During Game 1 Tickets to Game 3, Family Says
By Christian Farr ••
The Cleveland Indians have given a young Cubs fans who was accidentally knocked out by an Indians fan at the start of Game 1 tickets to see Game 3 of the World Series, the boy's family said.
David Wallach said the Indians called his family Thursday and offered his 7-year-old son Johnny two tickets to Friday's game at Wrigley Field.
The tickets follow a dream-turned-nightmare for the father and son, who traveled from a Chicago suburb to Cleveland to see their favorite team in their first World Series game in 71 years.
Sitting in the bleachers before Game 1 in Cleveland, things couldn’t have started better for the pair, who was celebrating Johnny's upcoming 8th birthday.
“There was no way to describe how amazing it was,” said David Wallach, of Northfield. “It was everything you could ever dream of. Everything I’ve ever dreamed of was coming true.”
The father-son duo was stunned by the history they were witnessing — their beloved team in a World Series for the first time in 71 years.
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“It was really cool,” Wallach said. “The game started, it was electric and it was insane and we were having a blast.”
But things quickly took a turn for the worse – just as the Indians scored their first home run of the game.
Indians fans were quick to celebrate, and one of them elbowed Johnny in the head while cheering, knocking the young boy out for about 30 seconds.
“He spun around and I caught him, he was crying hysterically,” Wallach said. “That’s when things kind of went off the rails. Things went from being a dream to a nightmare so quickly.”
With no help in sight, David Wallach took his son out of the stands before flagging down a police officer. The officer started bringing them into a tunnel when Johnny’s knees buckled and the young boy could no longer walk.
“Fans were heckling him,” Wallach said. “Here I am on the ground with my 7-year-old son and they’re shouting, ‘Cubs suck.’”
Eventually, paramedics arrived and decided Johnny needed to be transported to a hospital for treatment.
Meanwhile, Wallach’s wife was calling the field to see if they could retrieve the family’s belongings, which they left at their seats as they searched for help.
No answer, they said.
“There was no one that ever showed up to help us,” Wallach said.
When they were finally discharged from the hospital at 1 a.m. Wednesday, Wallach said, he and his son were stranded, unsure of where they were or how to get back to their car. And still, no word from officials at the field.
“It was scary and confusing and awful and I felt like we were just hung out to dry,” he said. “You don’t see that in Chicago. I would never expect that in Chicago in a million years.”
Johnny was left with a concussion and a birthday gift wasted on a World Series he didn’t even get to see.
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Kris Bryant #17 of the Chicago Cubs and the National League is congratulated by his team after hitting a home run against the American League during the 87th Annual MLB All-Star Game at PETCO Park on July 12, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
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SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 12: Kris Bryant #17 of the Chicago Cubs and the National League is congratulated by Wil Myers #4 of the San Diego Padres after hitting a home run in the first inning during the 87th Annual MLB All-Star Game at PETCO Park on July 12, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
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NEW YORK, NY - JULY 01: Kris Bryant #17 of the Chicago Cubs hits a solo home run in the fourth inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field on July 1, 2016 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL - JULY 04: Kris Bryant #17 celebrats hiting at two run home run against the Cincinnati Reds with Joe Maddon Chicago Cubs Manager at Wrigley Field on July 4, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)
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Brandon Nimmo #9 of the New York Mets hits a three run home run in the fourth inning as Willson Contreras #40 of the Chicago Cubs defends at Citi Field on July 1, 2016 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City.This is Nimmo's first major league home run. Mets won 10-2.
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NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 30: Brandon Nimmo #9 of the New York Mets scores a run in the seventh inning past Willson Contreras #40 of the Chicago Cubs at Citi Field on June 30, 2016 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
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CINCINNATI, OH - JUNE 28: Javier Baez #9 of the Chicago Cubs celebrates in the dugout after hitting a grand slam home run in the 15th inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on June 28, 2016 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Chicago defeated Cincinnati 7-2 in 15 innings. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)
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Kris Bryant #17 of the Chicago Cubs is cheered on by fans after a three home run game against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on June 27, 2016 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Cubs defeated the Reds 11-8. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
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MIAMI, FL - JUNE 24: Kris Bryant #17 of the Chicago Cubs slaps hands with teammates after hitting a home run during the first inning of the game against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park on June 24, 2016 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Getty Images)
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CINCINNATI, OH - JUNE 27: Kris Bryant #17 of the Chicago Cubs rounds the bases after a home run against the Cincinnati Reds in the third inning of the game at Great American Ball Park on June 27, 2016 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
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Jake Arrieta #49 of the Chicago Cubs makes his way to the dugout before the game against the Atlanta Braves at Turner Field on June 11, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)
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MESA, AZ - MARCH 05: Albert Almora #78 of the Chicago Cubs hits a double in the third inning against the Cincinnati Reds on March 5, 2016 in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty Images)
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Jason Hammel #39 of the Chicago Cubs throws a few practice pitches after an injury before the start of the third inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Wrigley Field on May 30, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jon Durr/Getty Images)
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Kris Bryant #17 of the Chicago Cubs celebrates in the dugout after hitting as solo home run in the ninth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park on May 17, 2016 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Mike McGinnis/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL - MAY 08: Javier Baez #9 of the Chicago Cubs is greeted by teammates after hitting the game-winning, walk off home run against the Washington Nationals at Wrigley Field on May 8, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs defeated the Nationals 4-3 in 13 innings. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 29: Matt Szczur #20 of the Chicago Cubs rounds the bases after hitting a grand slam against the Atlanta Braves at Wrigley Field on April 29, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
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CINCINNATI, OH - APRIL 21: The Chicago Cubs and one fan mob Jake Arrieta #49 of the Chicago Cubs after Arrieta threw a no-hitter against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on April 21, 2016 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Chicago defeated Cincinnati 16-0. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)
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Jake Arrieta #49 of the Chicago Cubs celebrates with catcher David Ross #3 of the Chicago Cubs after throwing a no-hitter against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on April 21, 2016 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Chicago defeated Cincinnati 16-0. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)
Jake Arrieta threw his second no-hitter in eight months on Thursday night against the Cincinnati Reds, helping the Chicago Cubs to a 16-0 victory at the Great American Ballpark. With his historic accomplishment, we wanted to highlight some of the unique facts and historical achievements that Arrieta racked up in the game.
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NEW YORK, NY - JULY 01: Manager Joe Maddon #70 and Kris Bryant #17 of the Chicago Cubs look on in the third inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field on July 1, 2015 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL - JULY 04: Kris Bryant #17 of the Chicago Cubs rounds the bases after hitting a grand slam home run against the Miami Marlins during the second inning at Wrigley Field on July 4, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jon Durr/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL - MAY 12: Kris Bryant #17 of the Chicago Cubs is congratulated in the dugout by teammates after hitting a solo home run in the 8th inning against the New York Mets at Wrigley Field on May 12, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs defeated the Mets 6-1. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 17: Kris Bryant #17 of the Chicago Cubs signs autographs before a game against the San Diego Padres at Wrigley Field on April 17, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL - SEPTEMBER 28: Kris Bryant #17 of the Chicago Cubs throws a ball to fans on Fan Appretiation night before the game against the Kansas City Royals at Wrigley Field on September 28, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jon Durr/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL - SEPTEMBER 19: Fernando Rodney #57 of the Chicago Cubs (not pictured) pours sunflower seeds onto Kris Bryant #17 after he hit a home run against the St Louis Cardinals during the fifth inning at Wrigley Field on September 19, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jon Durr/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 11: Addison Russell #27 of the Chicago Cubs is greeted by Ben Zobrist #18 and Jorge Soler #68 after hitting the game-winning, three run home run in the 8th inning against the Cincinnati Reds during the home opener at Wrigley Field on April 11, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 11: Starting pitcher Jon Lester #34 of the Chicago Cubs delivers the ball against the Cincinnati Reds during the home opener at Wrigley Field on April 11, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
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PHOENIX, AZ - APRIL 07: Outfielder Kyle Schwarber #12 of the Chicago Cubs is helped up by team trainers after an injury during the second inning of the MLB game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on April 7, 2016 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Anthony Rizzo (L) #44 and Dexter Fowler #24 of the Chicago Cubs celebrate after the game against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on April 5, 2016 in Anaheim, California. Both players hit two run home runs in the game as the Cubs won 6-1, (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)
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Chicago Cubs fans leave a rally held in Grant Park to celebrate the team's World Series victory on November 4, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. Hundreds of thousand of people lined the streets in downtown Chicago as the team paraded by in double deck buses on the way to the rally. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
Jon Lester (L) and Anthony Rizzo of the Chicago Cubs pose with the World Series trophy during the Chicago Cubs victory celebration in Grant Park on November 4, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs won their first World Series championship in 108 years after defeating the Cleveland Indians 8-7 in Game 7. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
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Dexter Fowler, Jon Lester, Anthony Rizzo, Javier Baez and Carl Edwards Jr of the Chicago Cubs acknowledge the crowd during the Chicago Cubs victory celebration in Grant Park on November 4, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs won their first World Series championship in 108 years after defeating the Cleveland Indians 8-7 in Game 7.
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Manager Joe Maddon of the Chicago Cubs holds the World Series trophy during the Chicago Cubs victory celebration in Grant Park on November 4, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs won their first World Series championship in 108 years after defeating the Cleveland Indians 8-7 in Game 7.
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Javier Baez #9 of the Chicago Cubs tags out Francisco Lindor #12 of the Cleveland Indians as he attempts to steal second base during the third inning in Game One of the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field on October 25, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers enters the United Center in a Chicago Cubs uniform after losing a World Series bet with Dwyane Wade of the Chicago Bulls on December 2, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois.
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World Series MVP Ben Zobrist speaks to the crowd during the Chicago Cubs victory celebration in Grant Park on November 4, 2016 in Chicago.
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The Chicago Cubs celebrate after defeating the Cleveland Indians 8-7 in Game Seven of the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field on November 2, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cubs won their first World Series in 108 years.
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CHICAGO, IL - NOVEMBER 04: Chicago Cubs fans attend a rally in Grant Park to celebrate the team's World Series victory on November 4, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. Hundreds of thousand of people lined the streets in downtown Chicago as the team paraded by in double deck buses on the way to the rally. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL - NOVEMBER 04: Fans cheer during the 2016 World Series victory parade for the Chicago Cubs on November 4, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs won their first World Series championship in 108 years after defeating the Cleveland Indians 8-7 in Game 7. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL - NOVEMBER 04: Chicago Cubs fans attend a rally in Grant Park to celebrate the team's World Series victory on November 4, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. Hundreds of thousand of people lined the streets in downtown Chicago as the team paraded by in double deck buses on the way to the rally. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL - NOVEMBER 04: Thousands of Chicago Cubs fans pack Michigan Avenue during the Chicago Cubs 2016 World Series victory parade on November 4, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs won their first World Series championship in 108 years after defeating the Cleveland Indians 8-7 in Game 7. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL - NOVEMBER 04: Former Chicago Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood waves to the crowd during the 2016 World Series victory parade for the Chicago Cubs on November 4, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs won their first World Series championship in 108 years after defeating the Cleveland Indians 8-7 in Game 7. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL - NOVEMBER 04: President of Baseball Operations for the Chicago Cubs Theo Epstein waves to the crowd during the 2016 World Series victory parade on November 4, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs won their first World Series championship in 108 years after defeating the Cleveland Indians 8-7 in Game 7. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL - NOVEMBER 04: Miguel Montero #47 of the Chicago Cubs waves to the crowd during the 2016 World Series victory parade on November 4, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs won their first World Series championship in 108 years after defeating the Cleveland Indians 8-7 in Game 7. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL - NOVEMBER 04: Willson Contreras #40 of the Chicago Cubs waves to the crowd during the 2016 World Series victory parade on November 4, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs won their first World Series championship in 108 years after defeating the Cleveland Indians 8-7 in Game 7. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL - NOVEMBER 04: Ben Zobrist #18 of the Chicago Cubs waves to the crowd during the 2016 World Series victory parade on November 4, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs won their first World Series championship in 108 years after defeating the Cleveland Indians 8-7 in Game 7. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL - NOVEMBER 04: Kyle Schwarber #12 of the Chicago Cubs waves to the crowd during the 2016 World Series victory parade on November 4, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs won their first World Series championship in 108 years after defeating the Cleveland Indians 8-7 in Game 7. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL - NOVEMBER 04: Anthony Rizzo #44 of the Chicago Cubs celebrates during the 2016 World Series victory parade on November 4, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs won their first World Series championship in 108 years after defeating the Cleveland Indians 8-7 in Game 7. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL - NOVEMBER 04: Jason Heyward #22 (L), Kris Bryant #17, Dexter Fowler #24, and Anthony Rizzo #44 of the Chicago Cubs celebrate during the 2016 World Series victory parade on November 4, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs won their first World Series championship in 108 years after defeating the Cleveland Indians 8-7 in Game 7. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL - NOVEMBER 04: Chicago Cubs Chairman Tom Ricketts celebrates during the Chicago Cubs 2016 World Series victory parade on November 4, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs won their first World Series championship in 108 years after defeating the Cleveland Indians 8-7 in Game 7 (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL - NOVEMBER 04: Thousands of Chicago Cubs fans pack Michigan Avenue during the Chicago Cubs 2016 World Series victory parade on November 4, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs won their first World Series championship in 108 years after defeating the Cleveland Indians 8-7 in Game 7 (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL - NOVEMBER 04: John Lackey #41, David Ross #3, Travis Wood #37 and Jon Lester #34 of the Chicago Cubs celebrate during the 2016 World Series victory parade on November 4, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs won their first World Series championship in 108 years after defeating the Cleveland Indians 8-7 in Game 7. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL - NOVEMBER 04: Chicago Cubs fans attend a rally in Grant Park to celebrate the team's World Series victory on November 4, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. Hundreds of thousand of people lined the streets in downtown Chicago as the team paraded by in double deck buses on the way to the rally. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL - NOVEMBER 04: Chicago Cubs fans attend a rally in Grant Park to celebrate the team's World Series victory on November 4, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. Hundreds of thousand of people lined the streets in downtown Chicago as the team paraded by in double deck buses on the way to the rally. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL - NOVEMBER 04: Chicago Cubs fans attend a rally in Grant Park to celebrate the team's World Series victory on November 4, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. Hundreds of thousand of people lined the streets in downtown Chicago as the team paraded by in double deck buses on the way to the rally. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL - NOVEMBER 04: Thousands of Chicago Cubs fans pack Michigan Avenue near Grant Park during the Chicago Cubs 2016 World Series parade on November 4, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs won their first World Series championship in 108 years after defeating the Cleveland Indians 8-7 in Game 7. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL - NOVEMBER 04: Chicago Cubs fans attend a rally in Grant Park to celebrate the team's World Series victory on November 4, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. Hundreds of thousand of people lined the streets in downtown Chicago as the team paraded by in double deck buses on the way to the rally. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL - NOVEMBER 04: Chicago Cubs fans attend a rally in Grant Park to celebrate the team's World Series victory on November 4, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. Hundreds of thousand of people lined the streets in downtown Chicago as the team paraded by in double deck buses on the way to the rally. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL - NOVEMBER 04: Chicago Cubs players attend a rally held in Grant Park to celebrate the team's World Series victory on November 4, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. Hundreds of thousand of people lined the streets in downtown Chicago as the team paraded by in double deck buses on the way to the rally. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL - NOVEMBER 04: (L-R) Dexter Fowler, Jon Lester, Anthony Rizzo, Javier Baez and Carl Edwards Jr of the Chicago Cubs acknowledge the crowd during the Chicago Cubs victory celebration in Grant Park on November 4, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs won their first World Series championship in 108 years after defeating the Cleveland Indians 8-7 in Game 7. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL - NOVEMBER 04: Travis Wood (L) and John Lackey of the Chicago Cubs yell to their familiesnduring the Chicago Cubs victory celebration in Grant Park on November 4, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs won their first World Series championship in 108 years after defeating the Cleveland Indians 8-7 in Game 7. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL - NOVEMBER 04: Kris Bryant of the Chicago Cubs is seen onstage during the Chicago Cubs victory celebration in Grant Park on November 4, 2016 in Chicago, Illinoiss. The Cubs won their first World Series championship in 108 years after defeating the Cleveland Indians 8-7 in Game 7. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL - NOVEMBER 04: Dexter Fowler of the Chicago Cubs (R) checks for tears after Anthony Rizzo gets choked up speaking to the crowd during the Chicago Cubs victory celebration in Grant Park on November 4, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs won their first World Series championship in 108 years after defeating the Cleveland Indians 8-7 in Game 7. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL - NOVEMBER 04: David Ross #3 of the Chicago Cubs takes a selfie with teammates during the Chicago Cubs victory celebration in Grant Park on November 4, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs won their first World Series championship in 108 years after defeating the Cleveland Indians 8-7 in Game 7. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL - NOVEMBER 04: Owner and charirman Tom Ricketts of the Chicago Cubs holds the ball from the final out of the World Series during the Chicago Cubs victory celebration in Grant Park on November 4, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs won their first World Series championship in 108 years after defeating the Cleveland Indians 8-7 in Game 7. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL - NOVEMBER 04: (L-R) Travis Wood, Dexter Fowler, Anthony Rizzo, Jon Lester and David Ross of the Chicago Cubs sing "Go, Cubs, Go" during the Chicago Cubs victory celebration in Grant Park on November 4, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs won their first World Series championship in 108 years after defeating the Cleveland Indians 8-7 in Game 7. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
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John Lackey #41, David Ross #3, Travis Wood #37 and Jon Lester #34 of the Chicago Cubs celebrate during the 2016 World Series victory parade on November 4, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois.
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Fans line up outside Wrigley Field for the start of the parade honoring the World Series champion Chicago Cubs baseball team, Nov. 4, 2016, in Chicago.
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Chicago Cubs fans celebrate outside Wrigley Field after the Cubs defeated the Cleveland Indians in game seven of the 2016 World Series on November 2, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs 8-7 victory landed them their first World Series title since 1908. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
Anthony Rizzo #44, David Ross #3 and Jason Heyward #22 of the Chicago Cubs celebrate after defeating the Cleveland Indians 8-7 in Game Seven of the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field on November 2, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cubs win their first World Series in 108 years. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL - NOVEMBER 02: Chicago Cubs fans celebrate outside Wrigley Field after the Cubs defeated the Cleveland Indians in game seven of the 2016 World Series on November 2, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs 8-7 victory landed them their first World Series title since 1908. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
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CLEVELAND, OH - NOVEMBER 02: The Chicago Cubs celebrate after winning 8-7 in Game Seven of the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field on November 2, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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World champions (L-R, top to bottom) MVP Ben Zobrist, Addison Russell and Javier Baez, of the Chicago Cubs are joined by Mickey Mouse and Goofy in a magical moment as streamers fall from the sky Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016, at Magic Kingdom Park in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The players were honored among thousands of fans at Walt Disney World in a parade celebrating the team's historic victory. (David Roark, photographer)
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Fans line up outside Wrigley Field for the start of the parade honoring the World Series champion Chicago Cubs baseball team, Nov. 4, 2016, in Chicago.
“The best thing about it is, he said, ‘Dad I still had a great time and I forgive the man who hit me,’” Wallach said. “From a little boy, that’s a great lesson for all of us.”
Wallach said he was later contacted by StubHub, which agreed to refund 50 percent of their ticket purchase. He also said the Cubs contacted the family and offered them support and sent Johnny a gift.
“I think I’m just used to the way Chicago fans act,” Wallach said. “Just kind of shocking.”
