Gorgeous George, The Amazing Bat (with his deadly "Bat Grip"), Gentleman John, The Green Gripper (with his Green Grip of Death...to overcome the Bat's grip), names to remember and cherish. Great athletes, one and all, and not a steroid amoing them ('cept cortizone shots).
I knew Gentleman John. In his weekday job he was a fifth grade teacher where my Mom taught first grade. He also owned a Dog 'N' Suds root beer stand.
He retired several years back as President and CEO of a very large hotel chain.