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Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth
I think probably the best case for Koufax is that his peak years, and admittedly there weren't many of them, were SO off the charts that he gets a pass for his early career and early departure. Oliva, while great for a decade, wasn't far and away the best hitter like Koufax was (ok, with a nod to the Dodger Stadium detractors) far and away the best pitcher.
Can someone explain Dizzy Dean to me, by the way. Koufax-like but even fewer peak years, maybe 3 or 4.
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Fair point. Oliva's peak was very very good, but not equal to Koufax's peak, which was otherworldly
I just love Oliva (including his personality) and get a bit biased....