Sportsmanship
on 05.01.08, 05:52am in life • Comments (1)
[New York Times via Shawn Morrissey] The moment of grace came after Sara Tucholsky, a diminutive senior for Western Oregon, hit what looked like a three-run homer against Central Washington. Never in her 21 years had Tucholsky propelled a ball over a fence, so she did not have her home run trot in order, gazing in awe, missing first base. When she turned back to touch the bag, her right knee buckled, and she went down, crying and crawling back to first base.
What happens next is something that you rarely see today in sports. Continue reading at the times…
Mike Spangler (May 3, 2008 @ 10:06 am)
I have 2 teenage daughters,both pitchers.I have been their coach for 6 years.As a coach,I try to instill good sportsmanship in my players.This is a fantastic inspiration for all.My thanks to the coach of Central Washington for helping to instill those values in his players and to allow them to carry out this gesture of sportsmanship..and in my opion,all 3 girls are heros .