"When I was 14, I played in a summer league. One night the chief umpire asked me if I would like to try umpiring. There was a Little League tournament coming up and he needed more umpires than he had"
- Jim Evans
About this Quote
This quote by Jim Evans talks to the power of chance and the value of taking chances. At the age of 14, Jim was offered the chance to try something brand-new and amazing. The chief umpire saw something in Jim that made him think he would be a fantastic umpire. This opportunity enabled Jim to explore a brand-new enthusiasm and gain a brand-new point of view on the video game of baseball. It also revealed him the importance of offering others a possibility to attempt something new. This quote is a tip that we ought to constantly be open to brand-new chances and be willing to take opportunities. It likewise acts as a reminder that we must constantly be willing to provide others an opportunity to attempt something new.
This quote is written / told by Jim Evans somewhere between November 5, 1946 and today. He/she was a famous Athlete from USA.
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