"I'm mad at Hank Aaron for deciding to play one more season. I threw him his last home run and thought I'd be remembered forever. Now, I'll have to throw him another"
- Bill Lee
About this Quote
Bill Lee is revealing his dissatisfaction in Hank Aaron's decision to play another season. He had actually thrown Aaron his last house run and believed that he would be remembered forever for it. However, with Aaron's choice to play another season, Bill Lee will need to toss him another crowning achievement, hence reducing the significance of his very first toss. Bill Lee is most likely feeling disappointed and dissatisfied that his minute of splendor will be eclipsed by Aaron's decision to play another season. He is most likely sensation that his moment of glory has been eliminated from him and that he will not be remembered for his contribution.
"It is paradoxical that many educators and parents still differentiate between a time for learning and a time for play without seeing the vital connection between them"