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Virtually every field of human endeavor has produced its share of heroes, both for the benefit of those aspiring to success and for those who merely wish to admire or relive their heroes’ past glories. The sports world in particular has historically demonstrated an ability to create heroes instantly and/or keep alive the exploits of those from an earlier era. Given the fleeting nature of fame, it is not surprising that institutions have been established in most sports designed solely to perpetuate and keep before the public the flickering memories of past achievements.
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Russell, G.W. (1993). Sports Heroes: An Extension of Leadership. In: The Social Psychology of Sport. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-8063-8_6
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