If Martin Only Had Been Wearing a Seat Belt . . .
It was with regret that I read of the tragic death of Billy Martin. He was an individualist to the end, a man who did things his way and defied you to change him.
Unfortunately, had he played by the rules (by wearing a seat belt), he might still be alive today. Some lessons in life are never learned.
GARY TRAXLER
North Hollywood
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