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Although it’s been over seven decades since Babe Ruth played baseball and most of his records have been eclipsed by others, he’s still recognized as the greatest slugger who ever lived. The Bambino is truly an American icon. I’ll never forget taking my boys to the Smithsonian and admiring their Babe Ruth artifacts. We just stared and said, “Wow!” Time after time, the Sultan of Swat strode to the plate and hammered one out of the park. He was the first major leaguer to hit 60 homers in one season. His career record of 714 homeruns stood for nearly four decades (without steroids!) and he still remains the all time slugging leader. Every survey and ranking lists Babe among the “greatest of the greats” – usually at the top of the heap. It’s no wonder the old Yankee Stadium is still known as “The House that Ruth Built.” There’s another major league record holder worth noting. His name was Eddie “Cocky” Collins, who played as an infielder for the Athletics and White Sox. Collins played in t...

I love this story. A true demonstration of selfless servanthood. Be sure to grab a kleenex before you watch it:

We recall the kind old grocer, When the sugar he would pour, How he'd tip the scales to balance, Then he'd add a little more. And his business, how it prospered, Folks were always in his store, For he gave an honest measure And he'd add a little more. So it is with life, my brother, We would write a better score, When we've done what is expected, If we'd add a little more. -- Author Unknown