Behind The Scoreboard – More Than A Cyclist, A Hero!

Garden City NY

15 February, 2022

12:37 PM

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My philosophy is "Everything I ever needed to know about business I learned on the sports field." From Behind The Scoreboard, I feature the sports stories that tell us much more than simply who won or lost. These personal and inspiring experiences of grade school, high school, college, other amateur and even pro athletes allow all of us to reflect a little more on what is important in life. ~ James C. Metzger, Chairman and CEO, The Whitmore Agency _______ An Italian Cyclist Who Saved Lives Gino Bartali was one of the most beloved Italian cyclists. He won the 1938 and 1948 Tour de France. His cycling achievements on the Alps and Pyrenees were legendary, earning him the nickname “Giant of the Mountains.” Until recently, however, many people did not know that he risked his life and the lives of his family by helping to save hundreds of Jews during World War II. Gino considered himself just a cyclist and not a hero. Don’t tell that to the people he saved and their descendants. Read more about Gino Bartali in my latest blog.