Hey Jay
I'm very well aware that the Red Stockings won 57 games (lost none) in 1869.
The 21 undefeated games I noted were their record as of the date the "Big Bat" was presented to them in July 1869. As stated in
the Harper's Weekly clipping I posted.
Also, I made note (in another thread) regarding the National Association in 1871 was the actual start of "Major League" baseball.
Look, I didn't care for your snarky comment in that other thread about my positive comments regarding Mickey Mantle.
You apparently don't think much of him, and that's your prerogative.
I followed his career from 1952 - 1961. I watched him play (via TV or at Yankee Stadium) many times. And, that's how I base my
fondness for him.
You had to see him play to appreciate him.
Did you see him play during those years ?
Because if you did you would have a different opinion of him. Along with guys like Ted Williams, Jackie Robinson, Willie Mays, etc.,
Mantle was the most exciting player in BB during that period..
TED Z
T206 Reference
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