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Originally Posted by gonefishin
Glad to a post that contains Spahn. You talk about No Hobby Love - this is one of the best examples out there. Here is a fact -
WARREN SPAHN IS THE WINNINGEST LEFT HANDER PITCHER ALL TIME!
Yes he is, and number 5 all time regardless of how you throw the ball.
Others argue, Koufax etc., but this is undeniable - if the GOAT is by wins - Warren Spahn is the best left handed pitcher ever!
Maybe it was his personality, maybe it was because he was from Oklahoma (although Mantle was), who knows. If you don't own his 1948 Bowman, purchase it now as he will remain the winningest left handed pitcher to ever play the game.
Here is an autographed orginal score card from his 300th win. Enjoy!
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So true. And that is after Spahn missing probably over three years of his career at his prime because of WW II. Just think if he had those 3+ years back and didn't lose them to war service. Pretty easily talking 400+ wins, and now he's in the stratosphere with only Wajo and Cy. Here's a guy who pitched primarily after integration, and before expansion, so you can't readily throw those arguments against him either.