Do you remember Willie Mays Aikens? He was a big-hitting first baseman who played for the Angels, Royals, and Blue Jays from 1977-1985.
Unfortunately, he’s known also for going to prison 14 years ago for crack cocaine distribution, bribery, and gun charges. Well, he was released from prison earlier this year and he recently wrote an open letter to the fans of Kansas City (where he currently resides and where he played in 511 of the 774 games he appeared in over his career).
In the letter, he apologizes for his past behavior and says that he has a new objective now:
My main objective now is to truly be a role model for the people of Kansas City and around the world by speaking out against drugs and alcohol and by giving my testimony around the country how God truly saved my life. Believe it or not, but by going to prison God allowed me the time to look at myself and to make changes that are necessary to live a Godly life.
You can read the whole letter on the Ball Star blog. Here’s a link.
