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Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth
In the 50s they asked Ty Cobb what he would hit if he was playing then. He said, around .270. Surprised by the answer, they said, is that all? Are today's players that much better? He allegedly replied, well, I am in my 60s.
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My favorite Cobb story. I've heard this identical story except with the average being .290 instead of .270.
I wonder what kind of salary would Cobb, Ruth, Williams, Musial, etc. command?