... the Junior Olympic title. I just could not beat this guy, so I decided I wanted to quit. I told my mom and she said, “No, you will not quit because you re not doing well or because you re frustrated. ... a game where you could work alone, drilling yourself on the things that would make you a better player. I didn’t have a great home life, so I could just go outside and escape. JUNIOR HIGH I ... learns about life and sports every day, don’t you ever think school’s out and that you know enough. 18 IT’S HOW YOU PLAY THE GAME BYRON “WHIZZER” WHITE ★ ASSOCIATE SUPREME COURT JUSTICE, 1962–1993...