They know about the allwinter workouts. They know that he had to sweat and strain to remain in the game. They know he had to tinker constantly with his swing to offset the advancing years. Mostly. though they love him because they knew he always gave them an honest effort. He brought to baseball what the Polish immigrants brought to this countrya deepseated work ethic. a willingness to sacrifice. a desire to excel. a days work for a days pay. They love him. too. because they know how much he loved what he was doing. How could they want him to leave?
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Polish immigrants brought a deep-seated work ethic, a willingness to sacrifice, a desire to excel, a days work for a days pay.