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...studies classes in local schools. Somehow, as I follow the controversy surrounding these two pieces of legislation, I’m reminded of another time when I watched a curious thing taking place in the state of Arizona. It was the early 1990s, I was in ninth grade in Cleveland, Ohio, and the issue was the observance of Dr. Martin Luther King...
...fact, one might argue that by staying in Cleveland, James is supporting his family—the one that made him the basketball player he is today. James is a product of Akron, Ohio, just 36 miles from Cleveland. As his book “Shooting Stars,” which he coauthored with Buzz Bissinger, makes clear, despite James’s talent, much of his success wouldn’t have been possible if not for the support of those around him, especially his coach Dru Joyce...
...community. The Foundation runs an annual bikeathon in Akron and has installed play areas across the country. The Foundation says its mission is to empower children and single-parent families. How could James expect to accomplish these missions and have his good intentions ring true if he abandons Cleveland for a bigger market...
...other hand, if he stays in Cleveland, James can solidify himself as the most beloved figure in the city’s sports history. If he wants an example, he can just look at the warm embrace Mauer is experiencing right now in Minnesota. If the catcher continues to display prowess behind the plate, he will rank with two-time World Series champion Kirby Puckett, perhaps even above him given Mauer’s St. Paul roots...
...brings hope for sports glory to a city best known for the Drive, the Fumble, and the Shot—all heartbreakers. Rightly or wrongly, he’s come to be acknowledged as “The Chosen One,” or the one that can deliver Cleveland from its status as “Most Tortured Sports City,” as ESPN named it in 2004. But when James hits free agency, he’ll be the choosing one, and he’ll have to decide between the chance to make history...