A common cliche of sports fan everywhere, we've all heard the phrase "For the Love of the Game" at some point of time or another. Usually describing an athlete playing on through injury, age, paycuts (though not so much anymore!) and his or her playing simply because they want to.
I was struck by that phrase tonight as I took in a local softball game...that players of any game, in any spectrum, at any pay level, play simply because they love to. Some come out with something to prove, some for the competition and some just to show up and be involved.
If you're going to play, play for a reason. Play for the love of the game.
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