I'll go with a darkhorse and say Greg Maddux for recent players, or those who I watched. I always had great respect for Fregie Jenkins. I cried during "This Old Cub" (and when Ron Santo died).

I am more inclined toward benevolent or humble players than superior athletes, I suppose. Those who give quietly to charitable causes have my respect regardless of their uniform.

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1992 300D 2.5T
1980 Euro 300D (sadly, sold)
1998 Jetta TDI, 132K "Rudy"
1974 Triumph TR6
1999 Saab 9-5 wagon (wife's)