For Dodgers star Freddie Freeman, much of the offseason was a fanfest
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Freddie Freeman's impactful walk-off grand slam in World Series Game 1 motivates a Dodgers fan to quit drinking to better engage with his kids. During a Dodgers community event, Freeman shared that the fan's experience highlighted the profound emotional connections sports can create. Freeman also recounted encounters with fans showcasing their devotion, such as one who tattooed his likeness. These moments illustrate the significant influence athletes can have on their supporters' lives.
A guy was telling me at a luncheon that he gave up drinking that night because he just wanted to be present with his kids.
You realize that sports mean so much to people... when they tell you how much it means... it's really cool.
Read at Los Angeles Times
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