George Foster
My friend John Epp, knowing I was a die-hard Met's fan, gave me a book about the 1986 Championship Mets team entitled, "When the Bad Boys Won". Well, George Foster, the once great Cinncinati Red's slugger and triple-crown contender, had been on the club early in the season when an altercation occurred on the field one day. In routine fashion, every team member cleared the bench to support their teammates in the fracas. However George, apparently the pacifist of some sort, would not engage himself in the controversy. Well, I have great respect for George and Ray Knight his friend on the Reds who was also traded to the club often would vouch for George and his good character. But even if you team is wrong in life, you must support them and stand by their side. Of course, it may in George's case have been a wiser choice to abstain in his behavior from a concern for his personal edification in some fashion. However, you have to stick up for your teammate, co-workers, or such. The greater cause or purpose is mostly important than your personal goals or desires.
God Bless,
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p.s. George, do you reside in New York or it's proximity? lol take care
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