Sara Krulwich/The New York Times
This is such an inspiring story about a 23 year old young man! Christian Lopez had an opportunity to take his American Idol moment via catching a prized baseball and then turnaround and profit from it. Many young American’s would have. But he didn’t. He instead chose true love of the game and returned the ball to its rightful owner. This is a strong young life we need to celebrate and give recognition to. Kudos to Modell’s Sporting Goods and Steiner Sports for doing just that by rewarding him with financial support in part of what he could have collected by selling the ball (what a great example of how when you do the right thing… you can still be rewarded with blessings).
What impressed the sports executives — as well as countless fans across the country — was the way Christian, a mobile phone salesman, passed on the chance to sell the ball.
Instead, Lopez gave the ball to Jeter, saying he deserved to have the keepsake.
“Can you believe how good a mensch this kid was?” Steiner said.
So a huge shout- out to Christian who deserves this celebration. And I am also giving a shout-out to Christian’s parents, teachers, mentors… anyone who taught this young man about mensch. Bravo to you for a job well done.
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