... the fact that they do not and don't expect to be considered role models, such as stated at a press conference by Charles Barkley (www.yaleherald.com/archive/xx/9.8.95/sports/mantle.html). It is my argument that athletes are not only role models but, in today's media driven world, it is their responsibility to exhibit extraordinary judgment and exemplary actions off ... of negativity about athletes and, at that time, the book was considered to be a breach of loyalty among fellow teammates. For instance, Bouton told about Mickey Mantle's problems with alcohol. Prior to that, in the public...

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