re: Where were you when you found out about Wally Pontiff's death?

July 24, 2002. Unfortunately, it was my birthday, so it's a reminder every year. I was in Houston on business. I didn't find out until that night. Back then, cell phones were much different with roaming charges and no texting. I went to an Astros game that night and decided to call home from a pay phone at the park. My wife answered the phone and the first thing she said was, "Did you hear about Wally?". I could tell by the tone of her voice something was wrong. I sat in the stands that night at Minute Maid park just completely numb, not even paying attention to the game.