Thread: Ty Cobb- Would He Have Gotten Into the Hall in 1929
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Old 08-06-2007, 10:59 PM
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Default Ty Cobb- Would He Have Gotten Into the Hall in 1929
Posted By: davidcycleback

I think people can not like but respect a player. Every knows Cobb was not the most likable fellow, but everyone respected him as a ball player. Played hard, long and well. Many NFL linebackers are ornery, but most don't even consider that a detraction. ... I think personality defects are considered a problem when they effect play (Darryl Strawberry, Denny McLain). There was nothing wrong with Cobbs' play.

In 1928, Cobb would have been ranked as the best or second best player ever, and would have been voted in right away.

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