My dad, Earl Madden, taught me so much about conduct, like maintaining eye contact and holding my head high. He taught me how to handle a bully. "look them in the eye and tak one step forward." In other words, show no fear.. He was my hero, truely a good man.
He organized and coached a neighborhood baseball team for my brother, John, and his friends. "The Daly City Red Sox" eventually evolved into a league in the pre-Little League era. Dad even paid for their uniforms and equipment, though my mother objected..
"We can pay now for sorts equipment or we can spend the money on a lawyer to get the kids out of jail when they're older."
It was my favorite line from my father and I think it rings true today. (I should note here that we lived in a pretty tough neighborhood.)
Maddens continue tomorrow.....
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