I spent the evening with @sportsillustrated @muhammadali @biggeorgeforeman and many more legends of sports and journalism. Every once in a while I attend an event that stuns me. This one one of them. The fact that Sports Illustrated would pick a boxer to represent sportsmanship and humanitarianism is touching. This is an honor for the entire sport, let alone an individual. To think a slugger could elevate the pride and humanity of an entire country for generations is spectacular. we've come a long way thanks to the super heroes that paved the way for our privileged generation. These men ran marathons in flip flops or #ConverseAllStars. No #UnderArmor or #NikeFrees They were kicked off busses, fought in wars, skipped school and went to sleep hungry. It's motivating to look at what our parents and grandparents overcame to put us where we are now. They will always be legendary to me. It's an honor to be in your company. I'll tell my children tales about you. #WhenWeWereKings #AmericanHeros #BabyBoomers #60s #70s #SuperHeros