Was league MVP at least once
Played 20+ seasons in the league
U.S. citizen
Retired before the age of 45
Played in games that were televised
Won championships with 2 teams
Began professional career as a teenager
Played professional baseball
All-time league leader in:
HR (MLB)/TD passes (NFL)
Goals (NHL)/Points (NBA)
Never played on a New York team
Played on a national team in the Olympics
Inaugural inductee in league's Hall of Fame
Active player in 2022
Played on 4 professional (major league) teams
Played 2 professional sports
Missed entire season due to injury