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Originally Posted by RichardSimon
I grew up worshiping the man, the greatest to ever put on a uniform that I saw play. and maybe the greatest ever.
When I found out what his personality was really like I was so upset that I could not believe how strong my reaction was.
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I was a big Mays fan as well. I recall seeing him play at the first game I ever attended in person [1973 Mets]. I collected all of his cards. When I met him at a show it kinda broke my heart and I sold all of his cards. My other big idol of the era, Hank Aaron, turned out to be every bit the grand gentleman I'd hoped he'd be.