It acknowledges that while being the first is interesting, being the second is interesting, too, in ways that are underexplored in this genre.
Or in general. Lots of people recognize Jackie Robinson's name; who, outside of Cleveland Indians fans, remembers Larry Doby? (Who, ironically enough, was also second to Frank Robinson, the first African-American to be a team manager.)
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Date: 2008-07-29 12:01 am (UTC)Or in general. Lots of people recognize Jackie Robinson's name; who, outside of Cleveland Indians fans, remembers Larry Doby? (Who, ironically enough, was also second to Frank Robinson, the first African-American to be a team manager.)