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  • By Not Standing, Carlos Delgado Takes A Stand

    07/25/2004 1:58:37 PM PDT · by Ramonan · 17 replies · 708+ views
    Uselessknowledge.com ^ | July 24, 2004 | By Brian P. Dunleavy
    Carlos Delgado is a hero, and not because of his play on the field as a first baseman for the Toronto Blue Jays. In fact, he’s in the midst of his worst season as a professional baseball player. No, Delgado is a hero because he is using the influence and notoriety our society has rightly or wrongly bestowed upon him as an athlete to express his views about a worthwhile topic--the ongoing war in Iraq. He has made it known he will not stand along with other players and fans during the playing of “God Bless America” at Major-League ballparks...