It's not whether you win or lose, it's how you play the game. So goes the old sports cliche. But, like all cliches, it's wrapped around a kernel of truth. And how you play the game is reflected not just in sportsmanship, but also in the obstacles that players have to overcome.
That's why Ron Santo was a hero, and should be considered as such whether or not you are a Cubs fan. Read this, and you'll understand why I say that. Safe travels, Ron; here's hoping there's a World Series in heaven for you.
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