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Post by ag87 on May 6, 2021 9:00:29 GMT -8
90-years-old today
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Post by mbabeav on May 6, 2021 9:06:36 GMT -8
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Post by chinmusic on May 6, 2021 10:09:49 GMT -8
Gave new meaning to the "5 Tool Player".
You had to see it to believe it.
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Post by zeroposter on May 6, 2021 11:44:35 GMT -8
The reason why I was a SF fan and hated the Dodgers as a child. Now I only pay attention to former Beavers. Still hate the Dodgers though.
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Post by billsaab on May 6, 2021 12:41:06 GMT -8
Great player. Got to watch him when he pursued 600 th Home Run. Got a picture of his line drive hit while He was at 599. Lived in San Fran in 1971. Great place than to be single.
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Post by steinlager on May 6, 2021 15:24:38 GMT -8
Willie was my Dad's favorite player as they were the same age and he got to meet him once, which was a big deal to my Dad.
When they talk about 5 tool players he is the benchmark.
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Post by wilkyisdashiznit on May 6, 2021 15:35:52 GMT -8
Of more import: 147 years ago today, General Lee won a tactical victory over General Grant at the Battle of the Wilderness that turned into a strategic Union victory, because of Grant's subsequent maneuvering. General William Tecumseh Sherman left Chattanooga to embark upon the Atlanta Campaign. Over the next 17 weeks, Sherman won a string of victories that enabled him to capture and hold Atlanta, which helped to guarantee a victory for Abraham Lincoln in the 1864 Presidential Election. Grant's maneuvering and Sherman's victories in the Atlanta Campaign all but guaranteed a Union victory in the American Civil War. 96 years ago today, Babe Ruth hit his first home run and also pitched 12 frames in a 4-3 loss to the Yankees. 86 years ago yesterday after growing tired of reporters gushing over the power exploits of Babe Ruth and others, Ty Cobb said, "I'll you show you something; today, I'll go for home runs for the first time in his career." Over the next two games Cobb went 9/12 with five home runs, a double, six runs and 11 RBI. The five HRs in consecutive games tied Adrian Constantine "Cap" Anson's August 5-6, 1884 major league record. Anson hit the five home runs, while playing for the Chicago White Stockings (which became the Colts before becoming the Cubs in 1902). Cobb's five home runs in consecutive games remains the most home runs hit in consecutive games since 1884 and the most ever in the American League. It is the 84th anniversary of the Hindenburg Disaster. 79 years ago, General Wainwright notified Japanese General Masaharu Homma that he was surrendering all remaining American troops in the Philippines. Further South, in the third (or fourth, depending on how you count it) day of the Battle of the Coral Sea, the Lexington and Yorktown and the Shōkaku and Zuikaku steamed within 70 miles of each other. The Americans were mistakenly looking for the Japanese to the Northwest and the Japanese mistakenly thought that the Americans were further South than they actually were. Had either set of carriers found the other set today or early the next day, the battle would have played out much differently. Instead, the Americans were able to stop the invasion of Port Moresby. The Americans were able to sink the Shōhō and were able to knock the Shōkaku and Zuikaku out of the upcoming Battle of Midway in exchange for the loss of the Lexington. The damaged Yorktown, critically, was able to limp back to Hawai'i and participate in the Battle of Midway. Finally, go Dodgers! |
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Post by mbabeav on May 6, 2021 16:12:33 GMT -8
And Babe Ruth was a 6 tool guy - until he hit 28-30 and his body couldn't handle his bad habits any longer, he was fast. We don't have much video of his outfield play, but he had over 130 triples and 500 doubles in his career to go with 714 home runs. Almost half his hits were for extra bases. And he had a cannon for an arm.
And he could have been a hall of fame pitcher. From 1915-1918, (1919 is when began to convert him to an everyday outfielder for his bat, he went 78-40, with an ERA of 2.05 and was 3-0 in two Boston World Series appearances.
Don't get me wrong, Willie is one of the top 5 players of all time, but the Babe was the GOAT in my opinion.
And the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor Whisky!
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Post by lefty on May 6, 2021 16:50:21 GMT -8
On a sad note Del Crandall, a highly underrated catcher passed away. He was a 5 time gold glover and was selected several times for the all-star team. Very modest down to earth gentleman. Managed the Brewers.
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Post by Judge Smails on May 6, 2021 17:08:54 GMT -8
And Babe Ruth was a 6 tool guy - until he hit 28-30 and his body couldn't handle his bad habits any longer, he was fast. We don't have much video of his outfield play, but he had over 130 triples and 500 doubles in his career to go with 714 home runs. Almost half his hits were for extra bases. And he had a cannon for an arm. And he could have been a hall of fame pitcher. From 1915-1918, (1919 is when began to convert him to an everyday outfielder for his bat, he went 78-40, with an ERA of 2.05 and was 3-0 in two Boston World Series appearances. Don't get me wrong, Willie is one of the top 5 players of all time, but the Babe was the GOAT in my opinion. And the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor Whisky! Other than a fun conversation, picking a GOAT in any sport is ridiculous. Comparing players across different generations with different rules and circumstances is not fair. It’s like the Jordan versus Lebron argument. There’s about 10 other players that should be in that conversation. Oh, and Babe Ruth had 130 plus triples because some of the parks were massive. He was not fast. |
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Post by wilkyisdashiznit on May 6, 2021 17:26:33 GMT -8
And Babe Ruth was a 6 tool guy - until he hit 28-30 and his body couldn't handle his bad habits any longer, he was fast. We don't have much video of his outfield play, but he had over 130 triples and 500 doubles in his career to go with 714 home runs. Almost half his hits were for extra bases. And he had a cannon for an arm. And he could have been a hall of fame pitcher. From 1915-1918, (1919 is when began to convert him to an everyday outfielder for his bat, he went 78-40, with an ERA of 2.05 and was 3-0 in two Boston World Series appearances. Don't get me wrong, Willie is one of the top 5 players of all time, but the Babe was the GOAT in my opinion. And the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor Whisky! Other than a fun conversation, picking a GOAT in any sport is ridiculous. Comparing players across different generations with different rules and circumstances is not fair. It’s like the Jordan versus Lebron argument. There’s about 10 other players that should be in that conversation. Oh, and Babe Ruth had 130 plus triples because some of the parks were massive. He was not fast. Pitchers were not nearly as fast and breaking balls were not nearly as prevalent back in Ruth's day. And Mays played most of his career with the higher mound. |
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Post by osuft3 on May 6, 2021 17:34:37 GMT -8
In the late '80s, the Denver Zephyrs (last AAA team before the Rockies were formed ) sponsored an old-timers game for Father's Day. Willie was one of them. During the pre-game warmups, Willie was playing catch with a young kid, maybe 12 years old. I'm sitting in the stands, 40+ years old and I wanted to be that kid.
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Post by jayvinson on May 6, 2021 17:42:02 GMT -8
96 years ago today Babe Ruth was playing for the Yankees, not pitching for the Red Sox
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Post by scythe on May 6, 2021 17:51:40 GMT -8
Willie Mays was indeed one of the all time greats. However, Babe Ruth was in a class by himself. He was a complete player. He could hit, pitch and play defense. Most people don’t realize what a great pitcher Ruth was. Pitching in 1916, Ruth’s record was 23 Wins, 170 Strikeouts, a 1.75 ERA, 9 shutouts and 23 complete games. Ruth still holds the American League record for the most shutouts in a single season by a southpaw. This record was tied once by Ron Guidry in 1978.
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Post by greshambeaver on May 6, 2021 17:53:49 GMT -8
The reason why I was a SF fan and hated the Dodgers as a child. Now I only pay attention to former Beavers. Still hate the Dodgers though. I have always been a HUGE Dodger fan. Go Bums! How can anyone hate the team that brought Jackie to MLB? Having said that, as a Dodger fan since 1955, (I was 8 at the time), Willie may be my favorite all time player. Love the guy. Born to play baseball! My favorite players during the 50's were Mays, Clemente and Snider! All NL players, the only league that plays real baseball! |
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