He had the opportunity to hedge his bet before the World Series to guarantee himself $750,000 by putting some money on the Mets .
He believed in the Royals at a time when many thought their playoff run in 2014 was a fluke .
He had the opportunity to hedge his bet before the World Series to guarantee himself $750,000 by putting some money on the Mets , but he believed in the Royals at a time when many thought their playoff run in 2014 was a fluke .