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Larry Brown

OK, I-ve made this point before. Made it when Pedro Martinez skipped out of Boston after pitching his entire career for the BoSox and slipped into a Mets uniform to finish off his baseball days. Made it when the Colts deserted their fervent Johnny Unitas fans in Baltimore and set up their goal posts in Indianapolis. I-m not na-ve. I know team loyalty is long gone in the sports world. Money talks. That-s the bottom line. But certain cases still irk me...

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By Diana Nyad • Jul 21, 2005 • 4m Listen

OK, I-ve made this point before. Made it when Pedro Martinez skipped out of Boston after pitching his entire career for the BoSox and slipped into a Mets uniform to finish off his baseball days. Made it when the Colts deserted their fervent Johnny Unitas fans in Baltimore and set up their goal posts in Indianapolis. I-m not na-ve. I know team loyalty is long gone in the sports world. Money talks. That-s the bottom line. But certain cases still irk me...

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    Diana Nyad

    Sports journalist, long distance swimmer and author

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