Even the Opposing Fans Admired Him

The home fans loved him. He could do no wrong in their eyes. Running hard on even routine plays, he impressed them with his work ethic and skill. He got there early, stayed late, was involved in the community, and did everything the local hero should do. And they...

Sore Winners

Given the choice, would you rather be known as a sore loser or a sore winner? Sore losers are often part explosive anger, part pity party, and part blame-game. Sore winners are arrogant, boisterous, and often insulting toward their recently-defeated foes. Neither is a...

Diamond Devotion–March 25

Having played baseball for many years, I was a part of a few rivalries that were heated, to say the least. To this day, there are teams and schools I struggle to like and tolerate. Sadly, I also find myself having disdain for those schools’ current players, even...