Robinson was an amazing athlete, the biggest problem there though is the fact that most people who label "greatness" are fans like you and me. Well, maybe not like you and me, but fans. People who take a lot of what media builds people up to be and takes it as the gospel. I'd dare say half the population of the United States wouldn't know that Robinson played more than baseball.
The fact that he lettered in 4 sports at UCLA is rather overshadowed by what he did for civil rights. I think Thorpe garners a lot of attention due to the fact that he had to give up his Olympic medals and then have them re-awarded posthumously.
I don't think anyone has lettered in four sports in Division I-A since then, and I doubt they will.
Prime Time was overrated as a defensive back, center fielder, and most importantly a sports broadcaster. There is no doubt in my mind he was great, but I'd take Rod Woodson or Darrell Green over him ANY DAY.




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