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81-Year-Old Dodgers Fan Denied Tickets Amid Digital Shift

4/6/2026

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Errol Segal, an 81-year-old Los Angeles Dodgers season-ticket holder for 50 years, faces backlash over the team's digital-only ticket policy.
Segal uses a flip phone and lacks computer skills.
He was denied paper tickets despite offering to pay extra.
The Dodgers say digital ticketing helps prevent scalping and fraud.
The team has not confirmed an exception and Segal remains uncertain about attending future games.

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Story summary

Errol Segal, an 81-year-old Los Angeles Dodgers season-ticket holder for 50 years, faces backlash over the team's digital-only ticket policy.
Segal uses a flip phone and lacks computer skills.
He was denied paper tickets despite offering to pay extra.
The Dodgers say digital ticketing helps prevent scalping and fraud.
The team has not confirmed an exception and Segal remains uncertain about attending future games.