Touring Pro Athletes Houses! **MLB Champion**
Summary
TLDRIn this engaging video script, a YouTuber discovers that his neighbor is none other than David Justice, a legendary professional baseball player and Hall of Famer. The video offers a unique peek into the life of a retired athlete as Justice invites the YouTuber into his home, showcasing his impressive architectural design and personal memorabilia. The conversation dives into Justice's career, including his World Series wins, his home run achievements, and the challenges he faced, such as a devastating house fire that destroyed many of his possessions. However, Justice's perspective on life and materialism is enlightened, emphasizing that life is not about materialistic things. The script also highlights Justice's continued passion for sports, his current lifestyle, and his motivational spirit. The YouTuber even gets a chance to step up to the plate with Justice, receiving valuable advice and insights into the game and the importance of attitude and preparation in sports. The video concludes with a thoughtful gift exchange, symbolizing the bond formed and the respect for Justice's legacy.
Takeaways
- 🏠 David Justice's home was destroyed in a fire in 2007, but he was able to rebuild and create a beautiful space that reflects his personality and values.
- 🏆 Justice is a two-time World Series champion, three-time MLB all-star, and a Hall of Famer with a career that includes 305 home runs.
- 🔥 Despite losing many personal belongings and memorabilia in the fire, Justice has managed to recover some items and continues to appreciate the non-material aspects of life.
- 👨👩👧👦 He values family and has a home design that emphasizes comfort and togetherness, with unique, custom-made furniture by his wife's company, House of Sacred Flame.
- 🏡 Justice's home has a resort-like feel with features such as a waterfall in the master bath and a private oasis area, showcasing his love for luxury and relaxation.
- ⚾ He provides insights into the mental and emotional aspects of being a professional baseball player, including dealing with pressure and the importance of fan support.
- 🏆 Justice shares his memorable moments, such as hitting a game-winning home run in the World Series and the significance of that achievement in his career.
- 🤝 He emphasizes the importance of teamwork, hard work, and having a strong support system to achieve success, both in sports and in life.
- 👟 Justice had a distinct personal style on the field, which he believes contributed to his confidence and performance.
- 🎁 The visitor gifts Justice with game-worn pants from his playing days, which are particularly meaningful given his loss of memorabilia in the fire.
- 💬 Justice's story is one of resilience, success, and the ability to find motivation in adversity, offering inspiration to others to pursue their dreams.
Q & A
Who is David Justice and what is his significance in professional baseball?
-David Justice is a legendary professional baseball player, known for being a two-time World Series champion, a three-time MLB All-Star, and a 305 career home run hitter. He is also recognized as an all-around Hall of Famer.
What was the impact of the 2007 fire on David Justice's home and personal belongings?
-The 2007 fire resulted in the loss of almost everything David Justice owned. His house was destroyed, and he was left with only what could fit into a small bag he had packed to visit his cousin's house due to poor air quality.
How did David Justice's perspective on material possessions change after the fire?
-The loss of his belongings in the fire helped David Justice realize that life is not about materialistic things. It put things into perspective for him, reinforcing the idea that material possessions are not the most important aspect of life.
What is David Justice's advice for young athletes in their prime?
-David Justice advises young athletes to understand that their prime years are crucial and that they should focus on their athletic career. He emphasizes that material things are not as important as the experiences and skills gained during these formative years.
What is the architectural style of David Justice's home like?
-David Justice's home has an impeccable architectural design. It is designed to feel like a home despite its size, with many nooks and crannies that give it a cozy and personal feel.
What is the story behind David Justice's 1995 World Series-winning home run?
-In 1995, during game six of the World Series, David Justice hit a home run that won the game for the Atlanta Braves. This was after feeling motivated by negative comments made by opposing players and the perceived lack of support from their own fans.
How does David Justice feel about the current state of his baseball memorabilia after the fire?
-David Justice has been able to recoup a few items from his baseball memorabilia that was lost in the fire. However, he acknowledges that some one-of-a-kind items were lost and cannot be replaced.
What is the significance of the gift given to David Justice at the end of the script?
-The gift is a pair of game-worn pants signed by David Justice himself. It is significant because it is meant to add to his collection of memorabilia that was lost in the fire, showing appreciation for his hospitality and the insights he shared.
What is David Justice's view on the role of fans in the success of a sports team?
-David Justice believes that fans play a crucial role in the success of a team. He mentions how fan support can motivate players and help them 'get over the hump' in high-pressure situations.
How does David Justice describe his personal style when he was playing baseball?
-David Justice had a distinct personal style that included high-top shoes with his pants worn like slacks, wristbands just under his sleeves, and at times, taping his wrist for support after an injury.
What is David Justice's advice for someone who wants to pursue a career in Major League Baseball?
-David Justice encourages aspiring MLB players to pursue their dreams, emphasizing that it's never too late and highlighting the importance of hard work, surrounding oneself with a supportive team, and maintaining a positive mindset.
Outlines
🏠 Meeting the Legend: David Justice's Home Tour
The video begins with the host discovering that his neighbor is David Justice, a renowned professional baseball player. David is a two-time World Series champion, three-time MLB all-star, and a 305 career home run hitter. The host is invited to David's home, where they discuss David's career, his home that was affected by a fire in 2007, and the perspective he gained on the importance of experiences over material possessions. They also talk about David's transition to life after baseball and his current interests, including basketball and his home design, which is a collaborative effort with his wife.
⚾️ The Thrill of Victory: David Justice's World Series Experience
David shares the emotional journey of his World Series win in 1995 with the Atlanta Braves. He talks about the pressure of unmet expectations, the criticism from opponents, and how he used the doubt and criticism as motivation. He describes the pivotal game six, where he hit a game-winning home run, and the rollercoaster of emotions he felt from being booed by his own fans to the ultimate triumph. The segment also touches on the difficulty of hitting against Randy Johnson, one of the hardest pitchers for left-handed batters, and David's other career highlights.
🏡 A Peek into Luxury: David Justice's Master Suite and Oasis
The host is given a tour of David's master bedroom suite and private oasis, which are lavishly designed with a focus on family and comfort. David talks about his love for golf, basketball, and how he maintains a space for personal hobbies and relaxation. The luxurious bathroom features a waterfall, jacuzzi, and a TV, creating a resort-like atmosphere. David also discusses his career memorabilia, including his 200th home run ball and his first major league grand slam.
🥅 Baseball Lessons and Inspiration: A Visit to the Field
The host and David move to the baseball field, where David shares the life lessons he learned as a professional athlete. They discuss the importance of appearance and confidence in sports, with David revealing his unique style choices. David offers the host some baseball tips, focusing on the right batting stance and swing technique. The host expresses a renewed interest in baseball and receives a gift from David, a gesture that highlights David's motivational personality.
🎁 A Special Gift: Honoring David Justice's Legacy
The host presents David with a special gift, a pair of game-worn pants that David had worn and signed, to replace some of the memorabilia lost in a house fire. The gift is a token of appreciation for David's hospitality, insights, and the motivational messages he shared throughout the video. David is surprised and grateful for the thoughtful gesture. The host encourages viewers to follow David on social media and to check out House of Sacred Flame, a jewelry company mentioned by David.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡David Justice
💡World Series
💡MLB All-Star
💡Home Run
💡Retirement
💡House Fire
💡Memorabilia
💡Materialism
💡Prime
💡Accolades
💡Game-Worn Memorabilia
Highlights
Discovered that a legendary professional athlete, David Justice, is the neighbor.
David Justice is a two-time World Series champion, three-time MLB all-star, and a Hall of Famer.
David's home was destroyed by a fire in 2007, but he was able to rebuild.
Lost many personal belongings and memorabilia in the fire, but it helped him realize life is not about materialistic things.
David's wife is the CEO of House of Sacred Flame, a jewelry company, and also designs unique furniture for their home.
David's home has a unique architectural design and is filled with one-of-a-kind pieces.
David was the 1990 National League Rookie of the Year and played a significant role in the Atlanta Braves' success.
He hit a game-winning home run in the 1995 World Series, contributing to the Braves' first championship.
David faced Randy Johnson, considered the hardest pitcher for lefties, and managed to hit a home run.
Shared insights on baseball gamesmanship and the importance of observing signs and pitcher habits.
David still maintains a strong passion for sports and motivates others to pursue their dreams.
Received a gift of game-worn pants signed by David Justice as a surprise to add to his collection lost in the fire.
David's home has a private oasis with a golf-putting area and a view that resembles Italy.
The video provides a motivational message that success is achievable with hard work and the right mindset.
David Justice's personal space, including his home gym and master suite, is showcased.
David offers baseball tips and demonstrates his coaching skills on the field.
The host expresses his aspiration to join the MLB and receives encouragement from David Justice.
Transcripts
in life you never know who you're going
to meet or who lives right next door to
you and it just so happened that last
week while filming a YouTube video I
found out that a legendary professional
athlete is my neighbor meet David
Justice two-time World Series champion
three time MLB allstar 305 career home
run hitter and an all-around Hall of
Famer today he invited me to his crib
and we're going to be stepping up to the
plate to see what life is like for a
retired professional baseball player
batter up all right guys we just pulled
up to David's crib I was here a few
weeks ago and David himself wasn't here
but I'm finally going to meet the man
the myth the legend David Justice let's
go
hey yo it's about time what's up man
it's about time hey nice to meet you
it's an honor bro I'm good man yeah yeah
thank you for having us bro you know I
came up in here in the padr is that a
rivalry or you know I I did so much
damage against the Padre's in my day
that you know it's just not a
comfortable feeling watching a padre
uniform coming to my house you destroyed
us I'm not going to lie because I love
you I will allow it you know what I mean
I will allow it but you know I'm on the
team right look oh yeah yeah second base
I got a 10 day I can see you as a second
baseman no I'm a catcher cat no hell no
listen I played baseball twice in my
life and I got hit by a pitch once and I
quit listen I'm going to stick to
basketball I see you have the Hawks I'm
a Hooper man I'm a Hooper you hoop let's
go that's awesome hey thank you for
having you want to show us around the
crib I heard um your guys' house was a
part of of the fires was it in 2008
20077 was the fire we lost everything
tell I tell you everything and in a
matter of 12 hours all I owned was in a
little bag I had that I had packed for 2
days just to go over to our cousin's
house because the air quality was so bad
we wake up the next day and there's
nothing here no man so we were able to
rebuild did you lose any of your
belongings like your accolades a lot of
memorabilia I lost I was able to recoup
a few things and I will show you when we
go in the house but there's some special
like one-offs but you know what when you
lose a lot of stuff man it puts a lot of
things in perspective for you because it
just made me really realize life is not
about stuff it's not about materialistic
it it really isn't and you and I are on
different ends of the spectrum you know
I'm closing in on 60 I just turned 58
you look great for that's thing but you
know you're a young guy and your 20 that
those are your go- getet them years
facts you know if you're an athlete
right now they say you in your Prime oh
yeah right right so you in your Prime
you've been in your Prime and you will
find out all the little material things
are just material things man 100% all
right show us around David this is our
entrance hi Cosmos you remember me you
guys remember the dog this is our tack
dog Cosmos Cosmos don't embarrass me now
come hereos look at my boy look at my
boy ready Cosmos let's hit him on the
ground down look at my boy the
architectural design of this house is
impeccable the one thing about our home
we wanted to wanted it to feel like a
home which it does feel like it even
though it has some size to it but all
the nooks and crannies FaZe I'm tell you
something man I walk around here
sometimes and I still can't believe I
live here no that's how great a job my
wife has done here's my Emy I wantem
face come on man I'm multi David Justice
bro yo this whole piece right here face
is one of a kind see my wife she does
one of the kinds when when she designs
her furniture so you're not going to go
into other people's houses and say oh
man they have the same chair as me no
these are all one of ones my wife is the
CEO of House of sacred flame her jewelry
every year we we have a inhome show face
look at the crown mold oh my God I
haven't seen it layered like that before
all that was hand done oh my God we had
a lady on her back doing that by hand
and she's like this y then she go on her
knees and wait that's crazy tell me
that's not great is that's beautiful oh
my God I didn't see the kitchen last
time the kitchen now how cool is this
bro wait never seen this in a kitchen
exactly this is the fridge see how she
did a whole different door oh we like
the fridge Organization for sure I don't
know if you could see it on camera like
just how big this kitchen actually is
but this is insane it's hard for me to
take people and show them my accolades
I'll show you over here because I don't
like bragging like that but you deserve
to man you're a legend and I know you're
I know you're hum I was 1990 national
league rookie of the year this is the
award it's the Jackie Robinson award so
I was 1990 national league rookie of the
year for the Atlanta Braves and you took
the Braves to the World Series the next
year well no no well yes in my second
year we went to the World Series my
third year we went to the World Series
we went back back to the World Series
but that just tells you face just like
you know you're a big time Dodger fan we
know what kind of team the Dodgers have
but baseball is two seasons it's the 162
game schedule who comes out of that goes
to the playoffs but once the playoffs
start everybody's good who's playing the
best man and that's what happened with
us 9192 we good really good team yeah we
just get didn't get over hump until 95
when we won it on my home run one
nothing in game six I can't believe that
which which was magical how could you
possibly explain your feelings in that
time cuz I can't even I can't even begin
to describe if I hit that game-winning
home run like it was one of those days
because the story behind it we had gone
to the World Series in ' 91 and '92 in
1991 the Atlanta Braves had captured the
country we were picked to finish last
there was a reason for that the brave
had finished last in the in the mid 80s
to 85 86 87 88 89 until you got were
last place team well they were last
place team yeah 1990 we were a last
place team I was a rookie of the year on
a last place team you know how hard that
is but we could feel like us young guys
we're going to turn the corner even
though the the world of baseball wasn't
recognizing it until 1991 we go from
worst to first phase that's actually
mindblowing 1991 was such an incredible
season for us never to be duplicated
because it was the first time that this
was going on but here's what happens
sometimes is your fans they're all
behind you we lose the World Series
great year come back 92 we lose again
there comes a time where your fans now
have different expectations of you so by
the time we got to 1995 we had yet to
win a World Series our fans had become a
little bit complacent I would say they
weren't cheering for us as hard as they
were in the previous years we win game
one and two at home we go to Cleveland
for Game 3 4 five their fans are some of
the best fans in all of sports yeah they
were treating the World Series like they
had won the World Series so we come home
now and we're up 3-2 and the day before
game six a couple of players for the
Indians had made some disparaging
remarks about us yes oral herzer who
became a teammate and my man who I love
but I didn't know him then when I made
these comments he was talking junk about
how all the pressure is on the Braves
and all this junk right I'm not going to
repeat what the disparaging words I said
back but it was it was fighting words so
now I'm starting to get in my feelings
right cuz you talking junk about our
team and there's shortstop Omar visale
who became my teammate too who I love to
death didn't know him like that then so
now you got two of them talking junk
yeah so for some reason I was so in my
feelings mad that they talking junk I
stepped into the arena of oh by the way
our fans ain't even rooting for us like
they normally do and if they roof for us
it'll get us over the hump and we need
them I wake up the next day face Justice
blast Braves fans they don't say they
don't say justice blast Herer and V
scale no they put me against our F come
on it's the media always twisting words
I get to the stadium bro no don't say
you're getting booed yes I work out on
the field before the game Boo and they
see me boo a lineups they announc our
lineups boo they booing me and this game
six game six game six of the world
understand we've already lost two World
Series the pressure to win a World
Series is on our backs it's on man fast
forward to my first head bat I'm on one
knee I'm in the Onex Circle and now it's
time for me to go for my first head bat
now batting number 23 right fielder
David Justice I say God you have put me
in a lot of tough situations and you
have always brought me out of them
please bring me out of this one that's L
what I said face I get up and as I'm
walking up to the plate I hear the booze
y now we 50,000 in our home field phase
how are you going to get booed in your
but I got a few people cheering and my
mind I said okay I'm going to play for
those people tonight face my first head
bat I got a walk my second head bat I
hit a double into the Gap I don't score
okay but I hit a double my third at bat
the home run home run home run and Fa
when I hit it soon as I hit I knew it
was gone fa I'm running around but as
I'm running around the bases face all
those emotions are coming up in me like
all y'all trying to cheer right now but
y'all were booing me y the switch up is
crazy and when I get the home play Phase
it was like a rush of emotion like yeah
oh y'all I'm like Lord please don't let
Kenny Lofton get on base please cuz if
he gets on base he might still second
and third they score one run now we tied
he popped up on the left side our
shortstop caught it I said oh my God we
going to win this world series I'm
getting chilled right now this iszy we
got two outs we only need one more out
the next guy came up he popped up two
outs the next guy comes up Carlos Spa
who's one of our better players he hits
a ball to left center field when he
first hit it phas I lean back oh that
was one was like oh my god did it look
like a home run it looked like it and
then I look to the right and our
All-Star center fielder mares Gom one of
the best center fielders ever play as
soon as I saw him rounded all phas I
knew it ain't gone he got it he called
it pon pon field pandemonium in the
streets that is amazing Atlanta bra's
first championship this is a picture of
the Home Run oh that's the one damn this
is the celebration right after we won it
on the field who do you think is the
hardest pitcher that you had to hit on
if you did this poll around the game of
baseball the hardest pitcher for lefties
is Randy Randy Johnson 610 69 610 see
how I'm standing on top of you that's
how he felt dude look at me a 610 B now
imagine and throwing it from over here n
yeah and then you're right here and
you're right so imagine coming from over
here at 95 this is the actual pitch in
home run wait wow yep and this is
Chipper Jones you heard of Chipper Jones
probably you're young enough to know
chipper he first one waiting on me this
is the Yankees we won in 2000 then I I
traded to the Yankees later in my career
we won a r series with the Yankees these
are my days with the Indians so I had
305 regular season home runs not
counting the playoff home runs and these
were a couple of the balls this is my
200th home run ball and then then just
some of the cool you know covers that I
that I was on in my career yeah with
Cleveland this is against the Cincinnati
Reds I get my first major league Grand
Slam in my hometown oh my gosh into the
section where it was my high school
night what so my high school had a night
where they were going to come watch me
and I hit my first major league grand
slam into their
section the bat downstairs this is the
bat and it's downstairs then I broke it
I end up breaking it what we kept it and
I got a display and I didn't show it to
you it's literally broken no way see
that is Louisville Slugger like the main
bat now you have other bat companies
that are making good bats but when I was
coming through Louisville Slugger was
the primary bat I was going to say did
you face any cheaters in your time like
pitchers using they all cheat they all
F every one of them cheating is a hard
word for what I'm talking about I would
say I don't know if gamesmanship is the
right word but I'll give you an example
A lot of times if you watch baseball if
you see a pitcher throw the ball in the
dirt a lot of times you'll see a hitter
point at the ball like check the ball
check the ball because if the ball has a
certain type of scuff on it and you
throw it back to the pitcher he may be
able to use that scuff in order to get
more movement on his pitch if I'm a
pitcher I'm trying to get that ball back
is that cheating cuz he knows he can now
see that that's not cheating no or like
for instance say you a picture and every
time you throw a change up which this is
a true statement we about to tell you we
try to pick up signs from pictures there
was a picture one time who when he took
a breath it was a change up when he
didn't do that it was a fast fast ball Y
is that cheating because we picked it up
no trying to help a good tip damn yeah
you know so many of these cuz I'm trying
to like pursue my MLB career still you
still trying to do it yeah yeah is it
too late I'm 27 so 5'6 I would say no
hell no yeah I would say no I would say
goone get that dream out watch my face
how's this stance though like back to
what I just said a minute ago it's over
it's over for me but listen if you want
to see me on the basketball court that's
a different story oh okay well that's
going to be another show yeah that's
going to be another video that's going
to be the basketball show look look I
done showed you this part of the house
but I have my own little Oasis a private
area that not too many get to see and
you're allowing us to do it FaZe you
going to see it today now we're entering
the master bedroom suite area once we
pass through this door you can actually
never leave this area you can live on
this side of the house only oh way but
you can see the display we're big like I
said we all about family absolutely so
these are this is our collage to the
kids as they were growing up at night
time F we got so many lights around here
it's lit up like like Christmas come
this way I know you saw the gym last
time I just working out in the gym this
is the master bath wao okay I haven't
seen this yet look at the waterfall
there's a waterfall out there this is
the spot yo David this is crazy got the
jacuzzi the waterfall you got a TV of
course you got to have a TV wait this
goes into the shower yes n yo are you
selling anytime soon or B you'll be my
first caller when I sell because this
will fit right into your lifestyle
that's what I'm saying it feels like
you're in a resort or a spa Thea oh my
gosh was that like a three person so
this no actually you go one two three
you can go four and then I come out here
oh you're a big golf guy I'm a golfer
the most important thing in golf I'm
telling you is the putting so I'm out
here working on my putts I've been
wanting to ask growing up top favorite
player Willie starel the Pittsburgh
Pirates uh I always loved starel seemed
like such a great leader great person I
loved him above everyone else then when
you got into the league was there anyone
you're like damn I'm side by side with
them now when I was in the minor leagues
my man was Daryl strawberry cuz he was
left-handed hitter like myself I just
liked straw so the first time I got a
chance to meet straw I was just a struck
i l couldn't even talk I just and my and
straw was like 66 I'm just looking at
like I cannot believe I'm sitting in the