Apologies: A Littles Goes a Long Way
Jim Joyce and Armando Galarraga shake hands after Joyce's bad call (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
“Apology is a lovely perfume; it can transform the clumsiest moment into a gracious gift.”
~Margaret Lee Runbeck (American author, 1905 – 1956)
This quote certainly rings true for MLB umpire, Jim Joyce. His bad call cost Detroit Tigers pitcher, Armando Galarraga, a perfect game. After watching the replay, Joyce realized his mistake and apologized. His sportsmanship, heartfelt remorse and willingness to admit a wrong have won him support from many corners, including Tigers’ fans and Galarraga himself. “Nobody’s perfect,” Galarraga said.
Their sportsmanship and Galarraga’s cool head could teach many a lesson in conflict resolution.
SFCG’s series, The TEAM, also tries to harness the power of sports to teach wider lessons about unity, fair play and forgiveness.
Read more about Joyce’s story here.
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