Disability in Sports

I noticed during the presentations that a lot of people found this as there favorite topic to talk about in class. I will say I was very interested in this topic because it isn't something I have ever really been around. In high school on all the sports teams I think there might have been one or two athletes that had a disability. To be truthful I never really noticed it either. I just think that what these people do is inspirational in every which way. Not complaining about the disadvantage they now have because they might be missing an arm or they are blind and adapting to their surroundings is amazing and very impressive. If I had a disability I don't think I could have the heart and desire to train and become great athletes like some of the stories we heard about in class. My favorite of all time is Jim Abbott just because he was able to throw a no-hitter with only one hand. He was able to still field the ball and overall he was just an excellent pitcher. Not a fan of the Yankees, but I have to say it would be hard not to root for this guy. Here is a look at this player if you never have seen him pitch before: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKF5DgysfDU&feature=related. I think when we think how hard our lives are at the moment, where it is a upcoming test or getting a pimple before a date we should be reminded that people have it worse off. And if they can have a positive look to the world then we should be able to do the same. Life is too short to worry all the time.