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Originally Posted by Snapolit1
I've always wondered what factors play into the enduring fascination with Cobb.
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There are several (on and off-the-field) factors fueling Cobb’s continued legacy. I could write a thesis on each one, but will avoid a Bob C. type post.
Cobb was baseball’s original greatest all-time player, and I’d argue still is today. It wasn’t until modern time that people placed Ruth ahead of Cobb. However, Cobb and Ruth’s contemporaries, who saw their entire careers, said Cobb was better. Cobb was the first player elected to the Hall. He received more votes than Ruth, Wagner, Mathewson, and Johnson.