Happy 38th birthday, Frank Gore

Getty Images From the time we become sports fans, we all have that one. Regardless of sport, regardless of gender, or age, or even physical ability, we all have that one player that we love above all others. Sometimes it happens when we’re kids, sometimes it happens when we’re adults, but certain athletes occupy a space in our hearts that endures well beyond their career on the field. For me, that player is Frank Gore, and it’s not even close.

By now, you all know the story. Freshman phenom at Miami who almost beat out Clinton Portis and Willis McGahee for the starting job. Injury after injury. Two ACL tears on the same knee in 17 months. The slow 40 yard dash time. Third round draft pick.…