Written by Vincent on 05/02/2010
Josh Hamilton has appeared as a new facet. When Josh Hamilton apologized upon his return to Major League Baseball, he did and said all of the right things. Josh Hamilton has simply done so many heinous things with his life and ends up destroying a potentially lucrative and amazing career, playing a kids’ game for millions of dollars. But he was determined to salvage his life and career. He gave credit to his wife and sponsors for helping him through a tough time. He also gave undying credit to his faith and Jesus Christ for saving his life. Now he has to do the justyice to the Sports Handicappers.
Because of his enormous talent, he found himself and now wants to ground himself as an established player in this respective category. Over the weekend, Hamilton’s words from several years ago proved prophetic, as evidence of his falling off the wagon came in the form of pictures posted on Deadspin.com. Hamilton, who has admitted that he always needs help when he goes out, had gone out alone to a bar in Arizona. He met some gorgeous, party-loving young ladies, and as almost any red-blooded male would do when surrounded by women offering him drinks, adulation and skin, gave in to temptations of the flesh and the bottle.
Hamilton knew it and the next day confessed his weakness to his team, knowing that honesty in recovery was the best way to move forward. What the incident does to his playing career, and he has struggled mightily this year, is yet to be seen. What it does to his reputation is a different story. Unlike so many athletes who have sanctimoniously lied about cheating by using drugs or even cheating on their wives, Hamilton has owned his failure. It is the best way for him to move on, and those around him should be supportive and understanding.
The fans are undoubtedly thrilled, and maybe even a little shocked to see a player own up to being imperfect, and to do it contritely and with remorse. Hamilton may have once been the poster boy for bad behavior, but, though he is still an addict, he is now the poster boy for how to go about owing your mistakes.
The incident proves not only how weak we all can be, but sheds light on just how crippling alcohol and drugs can be to some. While some parents may feel this recent story tarnishes the star he became during last year’s home run derby, the fact of the matter is sports have been inundated with real scandal: murders, DWIs, illegal substance abuse to improve performance.
Charles Barkley turned out to be prophetic when he said that he was not a role model, despite the public backlash to his truth telling. As it turns out, many of kids’ heroes today shouldn’t be considered a role model.
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