Did Steve Bartman show up to the convention center in Illinois on July 31, 2008?

Question

To collect the cash, all Bartman has to do is show up at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Ill., at 1 p.m. on July 31, prove his identity and sign a photograph of the infamous play. "No one in sports memorabilia history has ever been paid $25,000 to sign one autograph — not Michael Jordan, Muhammad Ali, Joe DiMaggio, Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, or any other athlete,” said Mike Berkus, co-Executive Director of The National. "Steve Bartman has been a recluse for years, but we’re hopeful that he will accept our invitation and generous offer to appear ... We have personal security to provide to Steve at The National and to a destination of his choosing.”

Answer 1

Of course not.

Answer 2

No.  That was weeks ago.  It sucks that because the Cubs are winning we have to hear about this over and over again.  I guess I'll have to get used to it because Fox and ESPN will play up all the "curses" during the playoffs.

Answer 3

He was supposed to.

Answer 4

i went to the convention and he did not come