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Old 10-02-2024, 11:15 AM
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Originally Posted by ThirdOfFive View Post
It is easy to like a person with an attitude like Joe DiMaggio's. But pro athletes don't achieve megastar success based on their personality. They achieve it through excellence in their chosen sport. Many "superstars" were and are pretty dislikeable as human beings.

You can respect the accomplishments without respecting the person.
Some superstars are exceptions to that. For example Stephen Curry, who just exudes personality and remains very humble. Also Arnold Palmer.