Very interesting article and so true.
I think if you followed up that question as to 'why' are they your hero, you'd get some pretty aweful sounding answers.
".....ummm.... he has won three superbowls in a row."
"He's gone 7 year undefeated and defended the title over 12 times...."
So that makes him a 'hero'?
A different example could be:
"Doctor Jones is my hero. He saved my mom after a serious car accident and many peoples lives as well. He's never been hot headed about how talented he is and how great of a person he is for many families."
Great article and so true!
Absolutely what I am talking about here. So many athletes are lifted to hero status in the minds of fans because of great athletic accomplishments. Those feats are incredible and DO deserve praise and admiration but by no means should they be called heroes. I think the word has lost its meaning over the years.