STEVE LYONS

"The fact is, society is made more hospitable by every individual who acts as if 'do unto others' really was a rule." - Gary Hamel

Steve Lyons will be remembered as the player who dropped his pants. He could be remembered as an outstanding infielder...as the player who played every position for the Chicago White Sox...as the guy who always dove into first base...as a favorite of the fans who high-fived the guy who caught the foul ball in the bleachers. He could be remembered as an above-average player who made it with an average ability. He'll be remembered as the player who dropped his pants on national television on July 16, 1990.

People diving headfirst into anything, just to defend someone else are seldom seen - that's a person worthy of a pat on the back. You might not be the best,
with your average abilities leave an above average impression in the hearts and minds of people around you. You do not have to pull your pants down on national television: you can step down from your high horse, hold the door open for someone at the mall. Push the cart to that old lady's car, who has purchased so much grocery.

Have you ever asked yourself - even in soliloquy - what you'll be remembered for? What will people - those close to you - remember you for? It doesn't mean much to live life, if you can't be someone's hero. Not necessarily jumping before a moving train, or catching a bullet to save them but rendering a service for which you cannot be repaid or forgotten. Truly putting a smile on a face, and not expecting from them, anything in return.