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Last week, I was at a minor league baseball game with my family, enjoying my $6 popcorn and $4 water when the announcer came on the PA and said "Fans, please direct your attention to the scoreboard at center field for a very special message." Next, we saw the words "Becky, I love you. Will you marry me?" A cameraman was standing by to get Becky's reaction: a stunned, tearful "Yes!" Everyone cheered for the happy couple, and then the sixth inning began.

It may not be a super creative way to propose, but no one expects it to happen to them, so it can still be a fantastic surprise. If you want to propose on the big screen, it may be easier than you think. Getting a personalized message on the New York Yankees scoreboard costs only $100.00 -- advertisers would kill for a bargain like that. The catch is that you have to plan ahead -- the Yankees only sell 10 messages per game, on a first come, first served basis. The money you pay then goes to the New York Yankees Foundation, a charitable organization that donates funds for education and recreation in New York.

For scoreboard messages at other Major League Baseball stadiums, go to the team website of your choice and click on the link for their ballpark, then find the Scoreboard Messages category. A quick glance at several team sites tells us that it's not terribly expensive at any of the parks -- Dodger Stadium only charges $50 for a scoreboard message.