INTEGRITY
Henry "Hank" Aaron rose from impoverished beginnings in the United States' segregated South to become a baseball superstar. At that time, African Americans' role in sports was limited. During his lengthy career with the Atlanta Braves, Aaron endured rampant racial discrimination from the fans and fellow players. When it became evident he would break Babe Ruth's legendary home run record, death threats followed. Undeterred, Aaron moved forward with quiet dignity, ultimately breaking the record and securing his status as a sports legend.
Hank Aaron always adhered to his moral principals and maintained professionalism, even in the face of racist taunts. Upon retiring from the game, he joined the Atlanta braves' management team, becoming one of the first black baseball executives. Today Aaron helps underprivileged kids reach their potential through his Chasing the Dream Foundation.
Practice acting with Integrity
Do you think Hank Aaron would still be considered a positive role model today if he had answered the racism he experienced in the past with harsh words and violence?
What are your thoughts, why do you think it is always better to act with integrity?
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Nice read, thanks for posting.
If he answered with violence, I'd have to say no. I wasn't alive during Aaron's playing career, but one of the things I've always heard him lauded for was the fact that he never fought fire with fire.
Well said.
@OriginalWorks
Integrity once lost, cannot be recovered.
Thanks for the enlightenment.
You are welcome @steemdragon
Because acting differently wont change peoples mind just protect ur integrity cos thats Wah defines yu
Correct.
Integrity goes a long way. It has to do with trust, truthfulness and incorruptibility .
True words @masterwriter
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