This one from the New York Times : A Career Sustained by Unwavering Faith , about Florida Marlins’ manager Jack McKeon. He goes to daily Mass, whether he’s home or away.
Mornings at church give me energy, he said. Youre free. You feel good. His daily ritual is part of a baseball routine that is now in its 62nd year, stretching back to D League ball in Greenville, Ala.When I go to the ballpark, I have no worries, he said. Gods looking after me.
The article ends with an amusing story.
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