Worthington: A Definition ofTrue Success

Success stories in today's society are oftenviewed inlightofwhat an individualhasgained forhimselfratherthanhis selflessoutpouring ofloveand devotion. This later type of success ismodeled in Liberty University's former athletic director.

AllanFaltonWorthington, anativeof Alabama whose heart would never be tornfromitshomeland,leftthetoppostin LU's athleticprogram inDecember of 1989 to retire to his beloved state. Worthington vacated a spot that was filled forsevenyearswithconcern and commitment to a firmly established cause. His encouragement has overwhelmed those he's touched,and his determination has helped carry a collegiateathleticprogram thatis competetiveatthehighestlevel. Its facilities, including a brand new track, football stadium, and coliseum in the works, are comparable to any school of Liberty'ssize.

Worthington would undoubtedly be considered a success by anyone's standards. Pitching inover 600 Major League Baseball games and striking out over 800 batters ina stellarcareer that covered 19 professional baseball seasons certainly warrants acknowledgement. His baseball knowledge and experience helped Worthington to begin a baseball program atthisone-timesmallprivatecollege that has emerged a winner and progressed toDivision 1 status, claiming several LU alumni as major leaguers. Yet these accomplishments and successeshave graciouslybeen used as tools toserveand give. LibertyUniversityand anyindividualimpacted by AlWorthingtonwillneverforgetwhat hehasdonefor them and willneverforgethis exampleof the rightuse ofsuccess.