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Old 07-22-2023, 08:13 AM
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Jay Shumsky
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Originally Posted by EddieP View Post
Ruth. You get two players for the price of one. If it weren’t for WWI, Ruth would have been a HOF pitcher. Tris Speaker said, “ Ruth made a grave mistake when he gave up pitching. Working once a week he might have lasted a long time and become a great star."
I would have to pick Ruth. Curious what you mean when you say if it weren't for WWI, Ruth would have been a HoF pitcher. How did WWI cause him to move from pitcher to the outfield full time?
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