He added that the personal and professional disappointments McDonald endured in Toronto and Colorado resulted in his gaining a greater appreciation of both the game and himself .
Columnist and co-author of McDonald 's autobiography , Steve Simmons , agreed .
Columnist added that the personal and professional disappointments McDonald endured in Toronto and Colorado resulted in his gaining a greater appreciation of both the game and himself .
Columnist and co-author of McDonald 's autobiography , Steve Simmons , agreed .