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Dennis B's avatar

Inspiration and well told. We could use more Rafer Johnson today.

David Hendrickson's avatar

An athlete as great as Rafer Johnson needs a writer as great as you to tell his story.

You're both very lucky.

WilliamJ's avatar

Great, great story, thanks Joe!

Ferdinand San Antonio's avatar

Wow, just wow...what an incredible man....

Nick's avatar

Beautiful story Joe, one of your best. Thank you.

Nato Coles's avatar

What an incredible life he lived! I didn't know. The analogy isn't quite apt but his life has a Forrest Gumpian element, present for so many big moments. Thank you for this one, Joe.

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Joe Posnanski's avatar

Right. Remember I wrote this 10 years ago.

Andy Chapman's avatar

Yep. I realized that and deleted the comment. Another great article, Joe.