......fools that had to follow Brooks Robinson (some no-name named Doug DeCinces [FYI: an EXCELLENT MLB career] or Ralph Samposon (some schmoe named "Olden Polynice" [who I think had a MUCH more successful NBA career than the Hallowed Sampson).

No slam on any of the above mentioned players (or fanbases) intended. Just that it's hard as hell to follow a legend. Some have done it, tho' (e.g. Aaron Rodgers).