My 4 letters in Sports Illustrated

As I was going through some old files, I came across my four letters to the editor that have been printed in Sports Illustrated over the years. Here they are:

Letter #1:

August 7, 2006

Your cover photo of the five Mets signifies everything that is right with baseball. These talented yet grounded players exude confidence, optimism and a love of the game. Their smiles light up a sport that desperately needs to emerge from the shadow of a steroids scandal.

Aaron Troodler, Teaneck, N.J.

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Letter #2: 

August 15, 2011

Posnanski did a masterly job encapsulating the soul and spirit of a game that has created countless memories for Americans young and old (Loving Baseball, July 25). Although baseball is often referred to as the national pastime, that term is something of a misnomer, as the sport is not merely a thing of the past; it is an integral part of the present, and it will undoubtedly play a central role in the American landscape for the foreseeable future.

Aaron Troodler, Teaneck, N.J.

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Letter #3:

August 20, 2012

I want to thank L. Jon Wertheim for his informative and insightful perspective on the challenges Israeli athletes face in international competition (Never Forgotten). Rather than worrying about offending Arab nations whose athletes refuse to compete against Israeli teams, the IOC should have done everything possible to properly pay tribute to the Israeli Olympians who were brutally murdered at the Munich Games.

Aaron Troodler, Teaneck, N.J.

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Letter #4:

January 16, 2017

Tim Layden’s profile of Michael Phelps reveals the essence of a champion (The Gold Standard). In addition to achieving unparalleled Olympic success, Phelps showed tremendous courage by seeking help to regain control of his life. When it comes to talent and tenacity, he is undoubtedly worth his weight in gold.

N. Aaron Troodler

Bala Cynwyd, Pa.