I'm surprised Banzai hasn't mentioned Harmon Killebrew.
I don't think I've ever heard anything negative about him.
Always heard he was one of the nicest guys in baseball.
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Mariano Rivera....other than maybe Derek Jeter, the ONLY Yankee player most welcome in Fenway Park and assured to always receive a standing ovation from Red Sox Nation. A fan favorite across the board.
A class act all the way.
Other Yankee players...not so much.
I'm going to keep posting this until it receives at least 1 "Agree" or "Like" - i'll post it here over 10,000 times if necessary.
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I don't ever remember anyone having something bad to say about Clemente. Also, I didn't see his name mentioned but does anyone not like Mantle? Also, I thought Brooks Robinson was a good choice.
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I don't ever remember anyone having something bad to say about Clemente. Also, I didn't see his name mentioned but does anyone not like Mantle? Also, I thought Brooks Robinson was a good choice.
Mantle could be a jerk at times (when drunk?) from what I have heard.
Brooks was well liked, never heard a bad word about him.
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@MCMLVTopps said:
Mariano Rivera....other than maybe Derek Jeter, the ONLY Yankee player most welcome in Fenway Park and assured to always receive a standing ovation from Red Sox Nation. A fan favorite across the board.
A class act all the way.
Other Yankee players...not so much.
I forgot about Rivera, him as well as Posada are two Yankee players I always had a liking for. I never hated Jeter either but I can see how he would rub people the wrong way, I remember when Rivera got applauded in Fenway and he tipped his cap I think. He took it well, definitely a class act
If you're watching the World Series right now, you see Nolan and Ruth Ryan on every pitch, as they are sitting in the first row behind home plate (Nolan is right behind the arrow in the YouTube sign, and Ruth is to his right).
Usain Bolt. I think everyone liked him and was in awe of him.
Musial, Brooks Robinson, Rivera, Ernie Banks. I will disagree on Clemente being liked by everyone. Many people did not like that he took lots of time off for minor injuries. I personally think he is one of the most admired in history. Would have loved to have met him.
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Usain Bolt. I think everyone liked him and was in awe of him.
Musial, Brooks Robinson, Rivera, Ernie Banks. I will disagree on Clemente being liked by everyone. Many people did not like that he took lots of time off for minor injuries. I personally think he is one of the most admired in history. Would have loved to have met him.
As a former college runner, I never really liked Usain Bolt as a person. His talent was spectacular and won't see anyone like him for a long time. However, he was very arrogant in my eye and I am not fond of athletes being arrogant as much as he was. I know he dominated 100-200 for many years, but could've presented himself a little bit better on and off the track.
I don't think Brooks has ever been crabby a minute in his life! A very humble man! I loved at the last National in Cleveland where he was so chatty with everyone like you were a friend. You could tell the Tri-Star people were getting antsy but Brooks doesn't care. He asked where we were from and we told him west of Toronto and he told us all about family he has living in Windsor, ON. He had conversations with both my teen daughters and they told me they were glad they came to the show with me after all. My wife and kids also became BIG Brooksie fans that day!
I got Bob Feller's autograph (mid 90's) in Cooperstown and he was FANTASTIC. I miss those days when you could get hall of famer in person autographs for around $20.
I don't think Brooks has ever been crabby a minute in his life! A very humble man! I loved at the last National in Cleveland where he was so chatty with everyone like you were a friend. You could tell the Tri-Star people were getting antsy but Brooks doesn't care. He asked where we were from and we told him west of Toronto and he told us all about family he has living in Windsor, ON. He had conversations with both my teen daughters and they told me they were glad they came to the show with me after all. My wife and kids also became BIG Brooksie fans that day!
I got Bob Feller's autograph (mid 90's) in Cooperstown and he was FANTASTIC. I miss those days when you could get hall of famer in person autographs for around $20.
That's great!
Killebrew was the same way. He shook my hand, asked my name and where I was from. Above him was a HUGE sign saying "No Personalizations" after signing a few 8x10's, I politely asked if it would be ok if he signed one "To Joe, Best Wishes", he didn't hesitate for a moment and now I have a special item in my collection.
On another occasion, he was signing at a card show and the line for his autographs was done and he had some time left. He came out from behind the table and approached me and a couple of other Killebrew fans and started chatting with us. He asked if we might have any questions about pro baseball and we asked him a few.
He was a wonderful man.
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I'm surprised Banzai hasn't mentioned Harmon Killebrew.
I don't think I've ever heard anything negative about him.
Always heard he was one of the nicest guys in baseball.
Byron Nelson the golfer.
He was really well liked back in the day.
I like Mariano. Don’t like Jeter.
Harmon Killebrew
Ernie Banks
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I don't ever remember anyone having something bad to say about Clemente. Also, I didn't see his name mentioned but does anyone not like Mantle? Also, I thought Brooks Robinson was a good choice.
Mantle could be a jerk at times (when drunk?) from what I have heard.
Brooks was well liked, never heard a bad word about him.
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It seems like you've never met a fat shamer.
Met Billy Martin when he tossed a BP ball to my dad.
Everyone but Steinbrenner and marshmallow salesmen liked the guy.
I forgot about Rivera, him as well as Posada are two Yankee players I always had a liking for. I never hated Jeter either but I can see how he would rub people the wrong way, I remember when Rivera got applauded in Fenway and he tipped his cap I think. He took it well, definitely a class act
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Steve
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If you're watching the World Series right now, you see Nolan and Ruth Ryan on every pitch, as they are sitting in the first row behind home plate (Nolan is right behind the arrow in the YouTube sign, and Ruth is to his right).
Stev
No Ripken Jr. yet ?
Not sure if Pele is universally liked. For sure he is universally respected.
Ripken for sure
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I don't think there's anyone that is liked by everyone...I mean not even Jesus was liked by everyone...
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Ali wasn't, then was.
Usain Bolt. I think everyone liked him and was in awe of him.
Musial, Brooks Robinson, Rivera, Ernie Banks. I will disagree on Clemente being liked by everyone. Many people did not like that he took lots of time off for minor injuries. I personally think he is one of the most admired in history. Would have loved to have met him.
Hands down, Larry Fitzgerald.
As a former college runner, I never really liked Usain Bolt as a person. His talent was spectacular and won't see anyone like him for a long time. However, he was very arrogant in my eye and I am not fond of athletes being arrogant as much as he was. I know he dominated 100-200 for many years, but could've presented himself a little bit better on and off the track.
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I don't think Brooks has ever been crabby a minute in his life! A very humble man! I loved at the last National in Cleveland where he was so chatty with everyone like you were a friend. You could tell the Tri-Star people were getting antsy but Brooks doesn't care. He asked where we were from and we told him west of Toronto and he told us all about family he has living in Windsor, ON. He had conversations with both my teen daughters and they told me they were glad they came to the show with me after all. My wife and kids also became BIG Brooksie fans that day!
I got Bob Feller's autograph (mid 90's) in Cooperstown and he was FANTASTIC. I miss those days when you could get hall of famer in person autographs for around $20.
That's great!
Killebrew was the same way. He shook my hand, asked my name and where I was from. Above him was a HUGE sign saying "No Personalizations" after signing a few 8x10's, I politely asked if it would be ok if he signed one "To Joe, Best Wishes", he didn't hesitate for a moment and now I have a special item in my collection.
On another occasion, he was signing at a card show and the line for his autographs was done and he had some time left. He came out from behind the table and approached me and a couple of other Killebrew fans and started chatting with us. He asked if we might have any questions about pro baseball and we asked him a few.
He was a wonderful man.
Is he there yet?
(barring Astro’s fans)
Yeah...he's definitely made some enemies over the years.
He was hated by many Reds fans.
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Really? I did not know he ever had problems with popularity. I don't follow the NL much, what was the issue?
Chuck Nevitt (aka Chuck E Cheese)
Very unfriendly with cincy fans. They couldnt wait to get rid of him.
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Too bad, he was always smiling while in the AL.....................or so it seemed.
Not sure or not if Carson Wentz has been mentioned yet?
He probably has been mentioned, dozens of times, i just didn't read the other posts.
Hopefully he's likeable, doesn't have much else going for him.
George Brett -- very personable -- my all-time favorite athlete.
There are already some really great answers here: Musial (ftw), Kaline, Feller, Clemente, Brooksie, Larry Fitzgerald, Walter Payton.
I'd maybe add Barry Sanders to the list. Lou Gehrig, too.
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You do realize that CS gave you a like just to shut you up.
The reason didn't matter to me.
I was overjoyed to receive the Like for any reason.
You are a hoot Steve........I don't know what we would do around here without you!
Likes from your alt account are null and void, Steve.
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