My issue of ESPN The Magazine showed up in the mail today. The first thing I do when I get a new issue is to quickly flip through the pages looking for anything Denver Broncos related. What a delight to find the last page with this picture right on top. I started reading the story standing in the doorway. Yes, I'm enough of a Broncos fan to stop whatever it is I'm doing to devote all of my attention to anything having to do with the team.The story I read can be found here.
I hate to admit, but I've been turning into a big softy and this story touched me. It's stories like this which make it so easy to be fans of sport figures that are stand up people. It's not what they do on the field, ice, green, or court that matters. It's what they do when the cameras aren't rolling, the lights aren't flashing, and the crowds aren't cheering that really matters. I think it's what makes them into real sports heroes instead of just sports figures.
3 comments:
I read the article. And I liked it. It was touching. Not so much for the sports aspect but because I can appreciate a good role model making a difference in a kids life. Thanks for sharing.
Awwww, geez... I'm a little teary nw too after reading the article. I suppose I should get back to working now.
Bunch of girls you have reading your posts...you should offer tissues when you post stuff like that. Wait they're already in my pocket.
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