I was thrilled to see the actions of the Jackie Robinson West boys during the LL World Series and during the aftermath of the actual baseball. No doubt, many neighborhoods and suburban areas, in addition to the city, got on the bandwagon. Well they should!! It was and is a wonderful ride.
I know that many folks on the southside, in particular, were pleased to see some positive news presented about the team and, by association, the area. People in those difficult areas found some hope and something to be proud of.
There is a part of the story that we all need to come to grips with and that is the fact that this one event will not put an end to depravation, blight, unemployment, malnutrition, crime and joblessness. Unfortunately, such a wonderful and exciting event will not put an end to the crime. I wish this weren't so.
The Jackie Robinson players, coaches, parents and communities should rightly take great pride in these many baseball related successes. The successes are many but it is but one, an important one at that, stride towards a better day. However, it will take many such events, and ones outside of sports, to properly assist these communities going forward.
The JRW story should call on the better side of each of us to pitch in and help. We're all in it together.
Dick
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