Published by
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
FORT WORTH, Texas — Ian Kinsler figured his playing career was pretty much over. And while he was not happy that an injury forced him out of the game, he was at peace with the decision when he retired. The former second baseman for the Texas Rangers aimed to retire at the end of the 2020 season with the San Diego Padres, but a neck injury, and COVID-19, destroyed those plans. But that neck injury, and COVID-19, helped the 39-year-old Kinsler land a spot in the Olympics. Kinsler’s father is Jewish, which made him eligible to represent Israel. “To be honest my only real awareness about the Israe…