rookie

Did I do the right thing? I play in a regular monthly home game and for play money online. I have only been playing the game for about 7 months and have read about 4 books and still have a great deal to learn. During the home game, we play tournament style and this is the situation I encountered. We were down to 3 players and I was in the SB. The dealer folded and that left me heads up with the BB. At this point it cost me $500 to call the BB's $1000. The BB then proceeded to put me all in by raising me $800. Holding 9d9h in the hole, I called. The BB flipped over A 5 unsuited. He proceeded to catch and A on the turn and I was busted out of the tourney. Did I do the correct thing to call here, or should I have folded and waited with my $800 for one of the next two hands?