In music, literature, and in sports, very rarely can one find themselves among the immortals – those who can do no wrong. Along that vein there are very few like Mozart or Shakespeare, and even fewer still like Red Auerbach. But many others are defined by a single moment, a pièce de résistance so spectacular in performance and execution that it overshadows all other accomplishments, and failures, that preceded or succeed it.
In sports, general managers are as plentiful as the number of teams, and as interchangeable as the players themselves. Many are ignored. Most are forgotten. Others are overshadowed by an owner, the players, or even the moment.