tes do too. They just train and learn differently than we do. This does not mean they should be paid any less than someone who spent four or even eight years at a college getting a degree. (((TOPIC SENTENCE GOES HERE))) Athletes play despite the pain they may be enduring at the time. Once time a New York Giant’s player fouled a ball right into his foot causing his foot to break. This did not stop the player from continuing with the play. The player ran to first base and relentlessly despite the pain continued. He then went on to steal second base. Eventually when the pain became overwhelming, he called it quits and got a replacement. These players put their lives on the line everyday, and still do not seem to get enough pay for what they go through. There are times that an athlete has to play despite an injury. When the average person gets surgery and has to rest for four weeks or so, we still have to take it easy for a while after so as not to re-injure ourselves again. An athlete cannot always do this. As soon as they are off doctor’s care, they are back on the field. Usually with some extra padding and bandages. No rest time for these folks. They have a job to do. Yes, a job. The professional sports teams provide the average individual with hours of entertainment and excitement. Virtually everyone who is the best in the world at a specific job pockets the big bucks. If you were not then you need to be asking for a raise. If you are the best surgeon or the best lawyer, you will make the most money. If you are the best ball player or hockey player, it is only right that you make wages comparable to your talent. That is exactly what these players are doing. They are making the best money for being the best. ...
