Wednesday, August 08, 2007
A Day to Mourn the Great Game
Barry Bonds holds the record for the most career home runs in baseball. That is a painful sentence to write and read. How did the biggest scoundrel in MLB history break the most hallowed record in the game? Think about what Hank Aaron went through in his career to 755 home runs. He endured racism and death threats all while playing honestly and humbly. Watching the film of Aaron rounding the bases on his record breaking HR to pass Ruth is such an inspiring piece of film. Watching that clip makes me smile. But now...now when the video airs of the record breaking HR, we will have to endure Bonds at center stage. If you look at his numbers, his body size, and his age, there is no doubt that he cheated - that he used steroids or HGH. And he got away with it. And now he holds the record. This is a sad day for MLB. Who would have thought that there would be a day when everyone in all humanity began cheering for Arod to stay healthy. Hopefully, a few years from now, Bonds' record will be surpasses by Arod. I haven't seen the clip of Bonds rounding the bases for number 756. And I don't plan on watching it either. My apologies to Aaron. Like the Ticket promo says, even though he is alive, we are pretty sure Hank Aaron is rolling over in his grave right now.
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Bonds is a product of wealth and privilege. His dad was a well paid major league player and Bonds grew up around the game in luxury. As you pointed out, Aaron fought racism and played in an era when black players often weren't allowed to eat at the same restaurants with white players. He certainly didn't come from a wealthy home. Ruth was basically abandoned as a kid and gree up a virtual orphan. Ruth and Aaron played with dignity and class and were always well likded by the people. Bonds has always been a self absorbed, arrogant, cheat. No wonder no one likes him and wants ARod to beat his record.
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