How do you think you would have reacted at losing your place in history?If you were Armando Galarraga, victimized by Jim Joyce's blown call in last night's game, would you have lashed out (or in Jim Rome's words "go all George Brett on him")?
Instead of being the unprecedented third hurler to throw a perfect game this season, Galarraga sealed his legacy by simply shaking his head, smiling, then finishing the game. The word "class" has been tossed around talk radio all day because of Armando's moving on and doing his job. I couldn't agree more. He is not going to always be known as the guy who lost a perfect game because of a missed call. He'll be known for his sportsmanship, his forgiveness, and humanity. For that, he's getting a lot of love.
He did make history.
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