I get the point you're trying to make...the longevity wasn't there for him to hit the milestone numbers.
Same could be said for Koufax. That said, Jackie's impact and courage...you can't deny him his place.
I get a little twitchy when we go overboard...his impact isn't greater than Ruth, and I think the number thing is silly, especially when you involve MiLB and put it on opening night for a bunch of them...but the HOF part of things, undeniable.
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