It's hard to see the intangibles of most athletes. They donate tons to charities, start foundations, give speeches, work with kids, etc. Who can count how man

It's hard to see the intangibles of most athletes. They donate tons to charities, start foundations, give speeches, work with kids, etc. Who can count how many kids were inspired enough by his play or works or interactions to be 'saved', the world will never know. Surely more on all counts than you or me. It's kinda blind to reduce him to 'a ball kicker.' Sure, he did that, but not only that.