The pantheon of great players in New York Yankees history is simply breathtaking. No other franchise can boast the absolute greatness that comes with a roll call of names that includes Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Bill Dickey, Joe DiMaggio, Yogi Berra, Mickey Mantle, Whitey Ford, Reggie Jackson, Ron Guidry and Derek Jeter.
Take a second to breathe them all in.
Paul O’Neill may not warrant a place with the all-time greats who wore the famed pinstripes, but when it comes to toughness, determination and seeing the job through from start to finish, O’Neill is as worthy as any player to put on that uniform.