is this “new” or is he first to reveal generosity?
Hopefully his parents have learned how to handle money and he won’t have to keep doing this for the rest of their lives.
He’s probably a couple years away from the Show. He was certainly impressive when he made his first visit to the Royals, top drawer kid. Good reports on him from the minors. I’m sure that his parents have been sacrificing for him for years.
It is a great story. When one considers all of the sacrifices and expenses so many parents accept to develop top tier athletic talent, one would think they’d ALL give 50% (or so of their signing bonus to the parents.
The IRS will get right on this!
Although he wasn’t drafted until the 4th round, Charles Haley always took care of his parents.
He grew up in dirt poor Naruna, Va and never forgot how his parents had to live raising him. He built them a house and visited often, even at the height of his career.
Most of the guys Charles grew up with found work on farms or working for small time lumber operations.
They could be found loafing around the local store and drinking Old Milwaukee and Country Club under a shade tree beside the store after work.
Makes sense. Many athletes wind up broke after they stop making money, because they didn’t put anything away. Taking care of your parents takes the money off the table, and reduces temptation to use it for partying.
Family helping family. The young man done good.
I’d be far more impressed if this was done quietly...with no notification of the press.