Hank Aaron
While Barry Bonds continues to make his run for the magical 755 home run mark, Hank Aaron has never once wavered from his stance on the issue (of ignoring the event). I've never seen a single report of him breaking character. I've never seen him attack Barry. I've never seen him attack Bud Selig or baseball.
Hank Aaron has been well, Hank Aaron. Speaking briefly at community events and showing nothing but respect to the people of Wisconsin who admired his career.
A person of class and respect, Aaron has proven over and over again in the past few months why he is held in such respect by baseball fans.
Steroids or no steroids, Barry Bonds will never hold that position in the hearts of baseball fans. Between exuding an aura of arrogance, brushing off his own fans, and refusing to talk like a normal human being with the media, Bonds has carved out a comfortable position in the minds of sports fans everywhere. A position that you teach your kids not to grow up to be like.
In fact, how many kids do you see wanting to be like Barry Bonds? Lebron James? Yes. Prince Fielder? Yes. J.J. Hardy? Yes. Barry Bonds? No.
To see anyone actually clap as number 755 flies over the fence is like cheering on the elementary school bully. He may be big and strong, but is he worthy of your attention?
Steroids or not, I'm 100% certain Aaron wouldn't make his way to whatever NL ballpark Bonds breaks the record in. That's not Hammerin' Hank's style and he won't waver from that.
I don't blame him. Records get broken, life moves on.
Hopefully the state of Wisconsin is lucky enough to endure the same respect from Brett Favre when that time rolls around.
Hank Aaron has been well, Hank Aaron. Speaking briefly at community events and showing nothing but respect to the people of Wisconsin who admired his career.
A person of class and respect, Aaron has proven over and over again in the past few months why he is held in such respect by baseball fans.
Steroids or no steroids, Barry Bonds will never hold that position in the hearts of baseball fans. Between exuding an aura of arrogance, brushing off his own fans, and refusing to talk like a normal human being with the media, Bonds has carved out a comfortable position in the minds of sports fans everywhere. A position that you teach your kids not to grow up to be like.
In fact, how many kids do you see wanting to be like Barry Bonds? Lebron James? Yes. Prince Fielder? Yes. J.J. Hardy? Yes. Barry Bonds? No.
To see anyone actually clap as number 755 flies over the fence is like cheering on the elementary school bully. He may be big and strong, but is he worthy of your attention?
Steroids or not, I'm 100% certain Aaron wouldn't make his way to whatever NL ballpark Bonds breaks the record in. That's not Hammerin' Hank's style and he won't waver from that.
I don't blame him. Records get broken, life moves on.
Hopefully the state of Wisconsin is lucky enough to endure the same respect from Brett Favre when that time rolls around.
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