Boyhood sports heroes are flawless. They have no vices. They have no weaknesses. They brim with confidence. And they always deliver, right when we need them to.Boyhood sports heroes are graceful and charming. They're handsome, they're personable, they smile.
Boyhood sports heroes don't get paid. They don't have contracts, and they don't need agents. The adulation they receive from their countless fans sustains them and keeps them striving for more. Their sole enjoyment comes from seeing the smiles on little boy's faces.
Boyhood sports heroes are fueled by the desire to Not Disappoint.
Boyhood sports heroes are strong, capable of carrying a city's dreams on their broad shoulders and never flinching when given the opportunity, always wanting to be the one to make the play, to make the difference.
Boyhood sports heroes come on bubble gum cards, and those cards are cherished for a lifetime.
Boyhood sports heroes never point a finger or pass the blame.
Boyhood sports heroes are not perfect, and they'll be the first to admit it. They can be beaten and they can fail. But what they lack in invincibility, they make up for with heart and determination.
Boyhood sports heroes never cry.
They never disappoint.
And they stay forever young.
Dedicated to my original Boyhood Sports Hero...Rick Martin, Buffalo Sabres.
1951-2011
2 comments:
Well said.
Sad day in Buffalo! I was at that game a few weeks ago with the French Connection on the ice with Pegula. It was pretty crazy cool.
I found this blog and started reading some of it out of curiosity, then I found this. I want to THANK YOU SO MUCH for showing your appreciation towards our team and city.
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