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rsdsharp

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2. Of the baseball greats, to my mind, there are Hall of Famers, Legends, and Gods.

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Wed Jun 19, 2024, 05:08 PM

Jun 2024

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Willie Mays was a baseball god; perhaps the last of his era. Only Sandy Koufax might still qualify.

I met two of the gods — Ted Williams and Bob Feller, three legends — Rod Carew, Whitey Ford and Ozzie Smith, and one Hall of Famer — Andre Dawson.

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Willie Mays died yesterday... [View all] soldierant Jun 2024 OP

I always say you're not a sports legend unless not sports fans have heard of you Skittles Jun 2024 #1

Of the baseball greats, to my mind, there are Hall of Famers, Legends, and Gods. rsdsharp Jun 2024 #2

Everyone knew of Willie Mays when I was a kid EYESORE 9001 Jun 2024 #3