Clemente or Koufax?

[71buc]

I think they are both legendary athletes. Koufax, in my opinion, has an undeniable panache and personifies baseball's California cool. However, its Clemente hands down in my house. Baseballs sportsmanship and community service award carries his name. There are also 45 schools and 200 parks named in his honor in places ranging from Puerto Rico to Germany. He is a transcendent figure in baseball and is the Jackie Robinson for generations of Latinos like me. If Jackie Robinson is MLB baseball's conscience, Roberto Clemente is the games patron saint.

[tschock]

Originally Posted by 71buc

I think they are both legendary athletes. Koufax, I'm my opinion, has an undeniable panache and personifies baseball's California cool. However, its Clemente hands down in my house. Baseballs sportsmanship and community service award carries his name. There are also 45 schools and 200 parks named in his honor in places ranging from Puerto Rico to Germany. He is a transcendent figure in baseball and is the Jackie Robinson for generations of Latinos like me. If Jackie Robinson is MLB baseball's conscience, Roberto Clemente is the games patron saint.

IMO, not even close. "Momen"

[midmo]

I was a SoCal kid...

[1963Topps Set]

That is a tough call - apples / oranges.

I never saw Koufax play. I caught the last few years of Clemente's career.

Clemente's career last much longer and more quality years, Koufax had about 4 or 5.

Both were great in the post season.

And were winners on teams that otherwise would of been long forgotten.

[mickey7mantle7]

Collectability?

Clemente.

Value?

Clemente

His legacy will always be more than of Sandy. Therefore, demand will always be higher.

Just my opinion of course.

[glynparson]

Goose for what?

[tschock]

Not to take anything away from Koufax as far as baseball or pitching is concerned, but Clemente is bigger than baseball. Koufax is not.