Tom - you are so right!
Jackie's sacrifice made it possible for Roberto, among thousands of others, to pursue the dream of playing baseball as an equal.
I guess what I meant was that Roberto's single act of heroism is singular among great athletes.
I don't know if that further clouds the waters (my intentions) or not.
Both men should be viewed as heroes who sacrificed all for others and BOTH of their lives are measured by that impact.
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"A life is not important except in the impact it has on others lives" - Jackie Robinson
“If you have a chance to make life better for others and fail to do so, you are wasting your time on this earth.”- Roberto Clemente
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