You'd Break Your Neck To Keep Your Chin Up

rhiannonsays:

“They tipped their caps, that’s what the Tigers did Thursday night. When the last out was made, when they knew for certain they were going to play for the AL pennant, when they knew those pesky A’s were finally extinguished, the Tigers turned toward the A’s dugout and its players. Led by manager Jim Leyland, Detroit’s players grabbed the bill of their caps, removed them every so slightly and pointed them toward Oakland’s side of the field.

It was a classy gesture uncommon in pro sports, where athletes typically are so concerned about images and appearances. It was respect the Tigers were giving the A’s, the kind of professional respect one gives an opponent who gave them what-for every game on each pitch. In the hierarchy that matters most to the players — what does my opponent think? — this was the best compliment the Oakland A’s received all season.”

(Source: pressdemocrat.com)

Oct

2012

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