Imagine that you are going to submit an essay as a student representative to your
local Sports Hall of Fame. You are going to write “How Basketball Stars are More
than just Athletes, but Heroes too.” Write an explanatory essay about the impact of
basketball athletes as heroes in society.

Are exceptional athletes heroes

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Heroics is used very broadly and can consist of many different aspects of ones= feats or achievements. While researching this topic, I have found that there are numerous ways to describe a hero.  What makes a hero?  I have determined in my opinion, that the word [email protected] consists of ones accomplishments, actions or service that leads to the betterment of others.  From my definition of the word, exceptional athletes do have the potential to be heroes.

The word hero has been used broadly for many years.  The word has found different variations of its meaning throughout a time line of history. Going back to our ancient history, the word was found primarily in literature.  The word hero or heroine trails

Michael Jordan is one of the most talented athletes, but it=s beyond his talent that defines him as a hero. It is Jordan=s actions outside of the court that he has attributed. Jordan is involved with a variety of charities including the Boys & Girls Club of America, Special Olympics,UNCF/College Fund and a number of other charitable organizations that support children and families. Jordan contributes much of his time towards the youth, assisting them as individuals and athletes. His ability on the court was always backed by his actions off.

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