Good Call

by | Jun 12, 1997 | Honesty

Reuben Gonzales was in the final match of a professional racquetball tournament. It was his first shot at a victory on the pro circuit, and he was playing the perennial champion. In the fourth and final game, at match point, Gonzales made a super “kill” shot into the front wall to win it all. The referee called it good. One of the two linesmen affirmed that the shot was in. But Gonzales, after a moment’s hesitation, turned around, shook his opponent’s hand, and declared that his shot had hit the floor first. As a result, he lost the match. He walked off the court. Everybody was stunned. Who could ever imagine it in any sport or endeavour? A player, with everything officially in his

favor, with victory in his hand, disqualified himself at match point and lost!

When asked why he did it, Reuben said, “It was the only thing I could do to maintain my integrity.” Reuben Gonzales realized that he could always win another match, but he could never regain his lost integrity..

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