Hey, I met Rickey once, seemed like a nice guy.
Does anyone question he was the greatest leadoff hitter of all time?

Ok, I'll play devil's advocate.
First, a quiz:
What's the #1 job of the leadoff hitter?
a) Hit home runs
b) Steal bases
c) Get on base
d) Score runs

If you said "D," then I'd agree with you. And there was one player (only 1) with a better runs-scored/plate appearances ratio than Rickey. Any guesses who?

naw, not Maurey Wills.
not Vince Coleman.
not Ty Cobb -- close, though
not Lou Brock..

it was Billy Hamilton from the 19th Century. Look it up if you care to.

However, being as "Sliding" Billy went to his reward over 75 years ago, Rickey's our next best choice. He loves the game -- it's not about money or ego (..ok, maybe a little ego) so let him have a cup of coffee!