Rickey Henderson, arguably the greatest player in the history of Major League Baseball, was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame Sunday afternoon. During his playing career Rickey was widely known for self-proclaiming himself, “THE GREATEST!!” Consequently, many fans and media members expected Rickey to once again crown himself during his Hall of Fame induction speech. However, Rickey took the alternative route. He used the shining moment to emphasize how humbled he was to be in the company of the other amazing athletes.
On the other hand, there is a snapshot during the movie “Varsity Blues” in which Coach Bud Kilmer is standing all alone in a dark hallway with HIS numerous championship banners hanging uselessly above his head. Just before coach walked into the hallway from the locker room, HIS football team abandoned him because of his arrogance and mistreatment.
Just as The Great Rickey Henderson and Bud Kilmer realized, today is here for everyone to realize the importance and significance of other people. Even if we think we are greater or lesser than the people surrounding us, WE MUST START WORKING FOR THE BETTERMENT OF OTHERS AND STOP WORKING FOR REWARDS!!!!
Mendenhall Man
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