When superstars go down, no matter how sympathetic the circumstances, fans know the franchise could be sunk.
From Stephen Rodrick
NFL fans have less sympathy for fallen players than the Romans had for blind Christians.
There are times when a sports figure doesn't deserve sympathy.
As a kid, Terry Bradshaw didn't amaze me. My hero was Steelers backup Terry Hanratty, who nabbed two Super Bowl rings while completing three passes.
Occasionally, a young catcher is born with a backup's soul. Bob Montgomery was on the Red Sox opening day roster for the entire 1970s, yet he never had more than 254 at-bats in a season.
All backups take their cue from Elrod Hendricks, the patron saint of erstwhile catchers.
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