Mithrandir wrote:there are millions of kids who look up to these players, wear their jersey, have action toys and other swag. they emulate these guys....so, yes, they are heroes in millions of kids eyes.
And what a SAD....sad statement that is...
They are
NOT heroes....not by any stretch
Unless....say they're doing great things with a boys / girls club or generally doing good in their community etc.
now that would be more " heroic " than being a handsomely paid professional athlete. JMO