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Posted By: jay behrens

Chris, the fame of Wagner and Anson has nothing to do with the fame of Griffey. They played in different eras. Yes, the further back you go in time, the less recognizable players are to the casual fan. If you list a bunch players from 1876-1890 and Anson will most likely be recognized more often than anyone else.

I wish my friend still worked at CNN. He could get me the Q Score (how well known something is) for me for all the current baseball players. I remember in the early 90s he showed the Q Score for video game charaters and Mario was NOT #1. Sonic the Hedgehog was recognized by more people. I would have never guessed Mario would never be #1.

Jay

Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming --- WOW, What a ride!