Author Topic: Jim Rice...this is so much better than Gates/Obama  (Read 711 times)

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Jim Rice...this is so much better than Gates/Obama
« on: July 26, 2009, 04:19:01 AM »
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/hof09/columns/story?columnist=garber_greg&id=4353486

...These days, Rice is employed as an analyst by NESN, the flagship station of the Red Sox. When he returns to Fenway Park, Rice almost always remembers to visit the home dugout, where the photograph hangs. He never fails to be moved.

In Florida, he was shown the photo again.

"I see me carrying my kid," he said softly. "I see me being a parent, being a father, being someone that is able to think about others. If that was my child, I would want somebody to react the same way...

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 15Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.

 16Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.

 17Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

 18If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

 19Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

 20Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.

 21Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good

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Re: Jim Rice...this is so much better than Gates/Obama
« Reply #1 on: July 26, 2009, 06:00:15 AM »
What a decent man.  =)
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Re: Jim Rice...this is so much better than Gates/Obama
« Reply #2 on: July 26, 2009, 06:21:42 AM »
Jim is a class act and a fan favorite.

He's just an al around good guy.
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Re: Jim Rice...this is so much better than Gates/Obama
« Reply #3 on: July 26, 2009, 02:57:11 PM »
Kudos to the man.

Goes to show that athletic talent and decency are not mutually exclusive.
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Re: Jim Rice...this is so much better than Gates/Obama
« Reply #4 on: July 26, 2009, 03:24:46 PM »

"Class" with a capital "C".

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