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Gehrig and Kaden

We choose our heroes based a lot on how much we can see ourselves in them, or vice versa.  I see a number of connections between Gehrig and myself.  Some are exactly the same, and others are close enough to be called similarities.

GEHRIG
 
Born June 19
 
2nd of 4 children
 
both parents German Lutheran
 
thick brown hair, blue eyes
 
given a family name
 
mamma's boy
 
grew up with stickball
 
ML jersey # 4
 
played outfield, pitcher, 1st base
 
batted .444 in college
 
shy and standoffish
 
perfectionist
 
extracurricular activities:
basketball, ice skating, reading
 
overcame social and finanacial limitations to succeed on a national and historical level

KADEN
 
Born June 23
 
2nd of 2 children
 
both parents German Lutheran
 
thick brown hair, blue eyes
 
given a variation of a family name
 
tomboy
 
grew up with Wiffleball
 
high school varsity jersey # 4
 
played outfield, catcher, 3rd base
 
batted .444 in high school
 
introverted but personable
 
motto: "If it ain't perfect, try harder"
 
extracirricular activities:
baseball, basketball, reading, writing
 
former farm girl fighting to make a name for herself

My hero, my Gehrig