One year later, Celeste Freer rechecked her salary sheet and raised her eyebrows as she stared back at the job candidate sitting on the other side of her desk.
“We’d be extremely fortunate to have you as our baseball coach, Mr. Browning,” said the Newnan High School principal. “I’m just surprised you’re interested. It pays under $5,000.”
“The money doesn’t matter,” Tommy quickly replied.
“Well, I’m sure you’re comfortable financially after your professional career, but what makes you want to coach at this level?”
“I still love baseball,” Tommy said. “The happiest days of my life have been spent on a baseball field. Those days are precious. That’s why they play baseball on a diamond.” Tommy cracked a natural smile and the principal emitted a giggle.
“Do you have any experience working
