January 31st is the best day of the year for legendary baseball birthdays---Jackie Robinson, Ernie Banks and Nolan Ryan all born on the same day. I have weeks where I don't get any players of note but three in one day.
What can we say about Jackie Robinson that has not already been said. Not only is he the most courageous player in baseball history, not only did he fight discrimination and bigotry every step of the way, but what we forget about him was that he was also a hell of a baseball player.
This is best encapsulated by a Duke Snider quote.
"Jackie Robinson was the greatest competitor I've ever seen."
--Duke Snider
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