Originally Posted by siberian khatru:
I've argued for years he's actually underrated. People think of the home runs, but he was an all-around great player -- hit for average, had 3,700 hits, stole bases, was a good fielder in the prime of his career. He led the league in HRs only four times, but he was amazingly consistent and durable. Just a towering figure.
A lot of people wouldn't guess he's 3rd all time in hits. Only guys ahead of him are Rose and Cobb.
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Originally Posted by tredadda:
I am not one who usually sees race in things, but if not for race I wonder what would have caused some not to vote for him. His numbers easily justified it and being the all time HR leader would have been a shoo in, regardless of era.
There is no other reason. Everything he did on the field was hof worthy.
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