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Posted By: Peter Thomas

Koufax's great years had little to do with Chavez Ravine. He was just about unhitable wherever he was pitching. Then after pitching with a very sore arm he decided to think about his health for the rest of his life rather than holding for some more time. As great as he was during this time I certainally don't think that that makes him top ten. Gibson was as good and was the most competive pitcher I have ever seen. He broke my heart in 67 and makes Roger seem like a teddy bear. That said I have no problem with Koufax in Hall - but not top 10. As for Rice, for 10 years he was the best hitter in baseball then is eyes went bad. He just crushed the ball - outs, singles, doubles, triples and home runs. The Green monster is still pock-marked with his singles. In the last 65 years only Williams was more fun to watch hit in Fenway. 10 great years - absoultly should be in the Hall even though he didn't kiss the writters asses.