Unless you grew up watching the New York Yankees in the 1990s, you’ve probably never heard of Gerald Williams.
To be fair, not many non-New Yorkers have. Williams played for six teams in 14 MLB seasons, including two stints with the Yankees and one with the crosstown rival New York Mets. He was never a star player.
His career highlight is probably a brawl he started with Pedro Martinez, who was just entering the prime of his Hall of Fame career.
But away from the field, Gerald Williams left a more lasting impact. There’s only one way someone stays in the majors for so long as either a reserve or a sometimes starter.