Joe Maddon, then-manager of the Chicago Cubs, told the Chicago Tribune at the time, Im into personal freedoms, and I dont understand the point with all that I stopped chewing tobacco about 15 years ago, and Im glad that I did, (but) to tell me what I can and cant do as an adult, Im not into that. Despite the outspoken few, many players were very supportive of the ban, some saying it would be the push they needed to help them quit the habit, and others simply recognizing that it was obviously for the greater good
Contribution of Adipose Tissue Lipolysis to Nicotine and HFD-Induced Hepatic Steatosis Adipose tissue has the unique function of storing TG in lipid droplets and upon lipolysis, to provide FFA to other organs during time of energy shortage (47)
There is some science behind this
This increases the risk of developing cancer in the mouth, tongue, and throat
Theres no lingering smoke or second-hand smoke to worry about, making them more considerate to non-smoking friends and family around you