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Fans watch sports with a sense of detachment from the reality of the players being people. I think most of us who rip on players aren't really going after them as people, and only mean it in the sports universe.
Hell, even players do the same to each other on the field of play. Players do it to officials, both pro and amateur. Perhaps even Gaines has done it in his lifetime. As it has been mentioned, it's probably best for family to not be on a board like this. While most of us would deep down wish Gaines well as a person, it's not going to be easy to see passed that reading our opinion of how he played.
Being poor at your job doesn't make you a bad person. Official, player, coach, teacher, cashier, ect.
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