Why now?
Why have several generally beloved former sporting greats thrown their weight behind Donald Trump in these final days before the election?
Because there is a presidential election imminent, of course. But still, why in this moment? Why now?
Why did golf legend Jack Nicklaus do it on Wednesday, when the election was only six days away? Why did Hall of Famers Brett Favre, the star NFL quarterback, and Bobby Orr, the NHL icon, do so on Friday? Why did MLB Hall of Famer Mike Piazza and college football Hall of Famer Lou Holtz turn out for Trump events in Pennsylvania on Saturday, knowing full well that the campaign would publicize their presence?