Baseball changes through the years. It gets milder.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Ruth observes that baseball has become less intense or rougher over time.
- In plain terms
- The game of baseball has changed to become softer or milder over the years.
- What can you take from it?
- Sports evolve and may lose some of their original intensity.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How has your favorite sport changed?
- Is progress always good?
Another view
This view might overlook improvements in safety or skill.
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