the lesser-known legends. For YEARS, I have been a "player fan" more than a fan of specific teams. For instance (and I'm about to date myself), I used to watch every game possible that Nolan Ryan pitched - gawd, how could you NOT be a Nolan fan? (Unless you're Robin Yount). And Edgar Martinez... and Greg Maddux, although he's well known for a geeky guy that can't throw fast or hard. 
Tonight I was watching the Best Damn Sports Show Ever, and they had George Brett on. He was Mr. Consistent, which is one of the reasons I was always a HUGE fan. But it seems no one really knows who I'm talking about when I mention him in baseball discussions. Is it me, cuz I'm old? Or is he just one of the lesser known legends? He did, after all, make it into the hall of fame 1st shot.
Ok... now that I've rambled endlessly.... am I the only one that seems to be a fan of the underdog-legend??? Who's yours?
Tonight I was watching the Best Damn Sports Show Ever, and they had George Brett on. He was Mr. Consistent, which is one of the reasons I was always a HUGE fan. But it seems no one really knows who I'm talking about when I mention him in baseball discussions. Is it me, cuz I'm old? Or is he just one of the lesser known legends? He did, after all, make it into the hall of fame 1st shot.
Ok... now that I've rambled endlessly.... am I the only one that seems to be a fan of the underdog-legend??? Who's yours?