I might have missed it, but I think some of Cobbs hobby popularity is a matter of timing.
Aside from the career stats, the multi year leadup to Rose breaking the career hits record also meant Cobb got just as much press as Rose did. And at a time when the hobby was exploding. at least as early as 81 some discussions were if the strike would affect Roses Chance at breaking Cobbs record. Yes, even as distant as those chances seemed at the time.
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