The Iron Horse - his time seems to have passed
Remember Lou Gehrig - his playing streak stretched to 2,130 consecutive games, a Major League record which stood for 56 years. Can you ever see him striking?

Also, he was widely admired for his easy disposition and genuine caring for people and the game. "There was absolutely no reason to dislike him, and nobody did." Can you see some reporters describing today's millionaire, self-obbsessed players the same way?