Man who caused stir with LeBron James jersey at Cleveland Indians game attacked

SHARE Man who caused stir with LeBron James jersey at Cleveland Indians game attacked
SHARE Man who caused stir with LeBron James jersey at Cleveland Indians game attacked

The man who gained national recognition for wearing a LeBron James Heat jersey to a Cleveland Indians game last year is in serious condition after he was attacked early this morning.

Matthew Bellamy, 30, was walking home from a bar in Sandusky, Ohio around 3 a.m. with a group of friends when a man jumped out of a car and hit him three times, according to witnesses.

Police have issued a warrant for Robert Horton, 23, who faces felony assault charges.

Bellamy secured internet fame last July when he wore a James jersey to Progressive Field a few short days after the basketball star’s controversial decision aired. He was escorted out of the stadium after fans began tossing food and alcohol at him.

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