Thread: Who is the greatest player of the Pre-War Era?
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Old 04-19-2013, 02:44 PM
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% of ballots on first ever HOF vote in 1936:
Cobb 98.2%
Ruth 95.1%
Wagner 95.1%
Matty 90.7%
WoJo 83.6%

Today, many say Ruth is the clear-cut best ever. 80 years ago, the voters didn't see it that way.
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