Roberto Clemente without a doubt was a catalyst for Hispanic ballplayers in much the same way Jackie Robinson opened the door for blacks on 4/15/47 with the Brooklyn Dodgers. You will hear many a plaudit for names like Willie Mays, Henry Aaron, Babe Ruth, even a Ty Cobb. Clemente is high on the list.
I question not the toughness of Jason Witten. I merely fear for his well-being and would not want to see a player rushed into action where a little rest can assure a better map to recovery and success on the gridiron. It's no fun to aggravate an injury in a rush to return to play.
Ray Chapman was one of the most liked ballplayers in baseball as an Indian. He had a tendency to crowd the plate and crouch like Rickey Henderson. Getting a strike on him wasn't easy. Carl Mays was known for having a spitball in his attire (the pitch would become outlawed later in the year) in addition to a submarine delivery that could freeze a batter.
Many people have warned me about the stoic nature of RG3 and his immediate presence in the Redskins huddle. I like what I saw in the 7-6 win over the Bills courtesy of a TD pass to Pierre Garcon. I always like when a waiter makes the key catch…
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Saturday, August 18, 2012 at 7:25AM