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Clockwise from top left: Creighton Blue Jay Bob Gibson, San Diego State Aztec Tony Gwynn, Minnesota Golden Gopher Dave Winfield and UCLA Bruin Jackie Robinson.
The 4 Baseball Hall of Famers pictured above excelled on the hardwood as collegians.
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