Sunday’s gold medal men’s hockey game between Team USA and Team Canada was a seminal moment for a much larger population than just hockey fans.
In winning its first men’s gold medal since 1980, Team USA not only inspired American sports fans from all walks of life but also American athletes in other sports. Gunnar Henderson, the excellent shortstop for the Baltimore Orioles, proved to be a prime example.
Henderson, who is preparing to represent Team USA at next month’s World Baseball Classic, said Monday that he would very much like to be among the first group of Major League Baseball players to participate in the Summer Olympics in Los Angeles in 2028.