Rickey is great and all, but to put him above guys with career lines of .331/.417/.559, 159 OPS+, .366/.433/.512, 167 OPS+, and .358/.434/.577, 175 OPS+? They wouldn't hack it in Rickey's MLB. One of those guys is still alive. But you're right, if a guy didn't play in your lifetime, he doesn't count. Can't ignore progress.