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Here’s a subjective ranking of the top five for Oct. 20.

1) Mickey Mantle (1931)

One of the most iconic figures -- let alone athletes -- of 20th century America, Mantle created a legacy that goes beyond the statistics he accrued in his 18-year playing career. With his powerful switch-hitting stroke, boyish good looks and the domination of his Yankees teams in the 1950s and early '60s, Mantle epitomized the optimism and innocence of the post-World War II era for a generation of Americans. Add in his eye-popping numbers -- 536 home runs, 20 All-Star selections, seven World Series titles, three AL MVP Awards -- and you have the makings of a legend.

2) Juan Marichal (1937)

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