Not winning a title gives fuel to sportswriters and talking heads who question an athlete's true value. Don Yaeger athletefuelhead Change image and share on social
If Albert Einstein was right, Cal Ripken should have been a CEO or politician rather than a shortstop, because Ripken led by example over and over... and over again. Don Yaeger albertcalceo Change image and share on social
John Wooden made a name as a coach but also a life as a mentor. Don Yaeger coachjohnlife Change image and share on social
Bill Veeck was a charismatic and somewhat eccentric owner-fan during the post-WWII years. Don Yaeger billcharismaticeccentric Change image and share on social
In the 1970s, professional sports found a different breed of team owner in George Steinbrenner of the New York Yankees. Don Yaeger 1970sbreedfind Change image and share on social
Martin Luther King was a misguided leader. He worked to be recognized as the leader of black America, when what black America needs isn't a leader - it is education. Giving speeches and marching - that's not the concept that brings about real freedom, equality and justice. Don Yaeger americablackbring share on social
If the players understand and accept that their leader is steering their direction through thoughtful, careful measures, then they will pull together to give the best effort every time. Don Yaeger acceptcarefuldirection Change image and share on social
Michael Jordan brings millions of dollars when he shows up in an arena. Since money is how we judge people, he's very valuable. Don Yaeger arenabringdollar Change image and share on social
Jamie Moyer was in his third year as a major league pitcher and was, by his own admission, still wide-eyed, watching everything going on around him and soaking it in. He paid particular attention to older teammates on his Chicago Cubs squad, hoping to emulate habits that had allowed those veterans to extend their careers. Don Yaeger admissionallowattention share on social
Magic Johnson was in the seventh year of his Hall of Fame career when thoughts of his basketball afterlife led him to the office of uber-executive Michael Ovitz, co-founder of Creative Artists Agency, Hollywood's most powerful agency. Don Yaeger afterlifeagencyartist share on social