There’s
a memorable scene in the movie “Rocky 4”.
Rocky Balboa and his massive opponent, Ivan Draco, have fought for 14
rounds. The bell rings for the
commencement of the 15th and final round; as the two fighters are about to
battle again, the announcer asks, “Which one of these two magnificent fighters
will still be standing at this end of this round?” I had the same question when the Chicago Cubs
and Cleveland Indians went to Game 7 in a riveting World Series. It really was two heavyweight fighters that
battled toe to toe all the way to the final round.
Congratulations
to the Chicago Cubs on finding a way to win it all! It’s remarkable to think about how long it
has been since the Cubs won the World Series (it was way back in 1908!). I know Cub fans worldwide are elated for their
victory, and they should be. This was a
series where the Cubs faced elimination from Game 5 to Game 7, but they simply
refused to quit. What an example of
resolve, grit, and determination!
In
sports, the winner is remembered while the runner-up is generally forgotten or perceived
as a failure. This is a real shame. The Indians should also be commended for
their will, perseverance, and heart. This was a
series that featured two evenly matched teams. Somebody had to lose.
Kevin
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