Guardian staffer Ben Hopfer checked out Barry Bonds pre-MLB All Star bout soiree at Roe Restaurant and Lounge on July 9. Where was Jay-Z? Who knows where the Jigga goes – anyhoo here’s what Hopfer saw on the red carpet.
The man of the hour and soon-to-be-world-record-holder for most home runs: Barry Bonds. All photos by Ben Hopfer.
Bay Area rapper B-Legit
49ers quarterback Alex Smith
David “Big Papi” Ortiz.
Former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown. Note the adult Barbie doll on his arm.
Former Giants manager Dusty Baker – come back, we miss you!
Bay Area rappers Dem Hoodstarz (Band-Aide and Scoot)
Dave Winfield and significant other.
San Francisco Giant Rich Aurilia
Local rapper Richie Rich