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Nine-year-old boy gives ball to 80-year-old at Phillies game

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Jameson Pennings, 9, was ecstatic to get a foul ball at a recent Phillies game. Then he saw someone who he felt needed it much more than he did. Steve Hartman has the story for "On the Road."

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  • Jamison Pennings, age nine, attended a Phillies game with his parents hoping to catch a foul ball. 10s
  • He successfully caught a foul ball during the fifth inning and initially cherished it. 32s
  • Jamison overheard that Donna Maury, celebrating her 80th birthday, wanted a foul ball. 1m 1s
  • Recognizing the slim chances for Donna, Jamison gave her his ball, surprising her and her family. 1m 26s
  • Jamison expressed happiness with his decision, saying he felt good about himself for the act. 2m 11s
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