Josh Hamilton
Wow. I've just watched history watching Josh Hamilton set the all-time record for home runs hit in the first round of the All-Star Home Run Derby.This is the 2nd time I've watched Hamilton. The first time I watched him it was during an interview after hitting a game winning home run. He humbly gave glory to God. After setting the record tonight he was interviewed. He humbly gave glory to God.
His story is amazing. From this:
"Someone once paid a $2,000 debt to stop a drug dealer from harassing Hamilton. He remembers Hamilton's 24th birthday, May 21, 2005, as the "night from hell."
Hamilton dug ditches and swept model homes for Chadwick's company during his baseball exile. He showed up at an employees party and quickly grabbed a drink. Before the night was over, he ripped the rearview mirror off his truck, punched out the windshield and was twice stopped by police. Following the second incident, he was taken to jail. When he was released, Hamilton says he ran eight miles to an acquaintance's home."
To this:
And on this particular night, a little boy of about 9 or 10, wearing a Reds cap, handed me a pen and something to sign. Nothing unusual there, but as I was writing the boy said, "Josh, you're my savior."
This stopped me. I looked at him and said, "Well, thank you. Do you know who my savior is?"
He thought for a minute. I could see the gears turning. Finally, he smiled and blurted out, "Jesus Christ." He said it like he'd just come up with the answer to a test. "That's exactly right," I said.
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