Posted By:
Anson"Hardly "the same era." Wagner 1897-1917; Cobb 1905-1928. There's a big difference in those 8-10 years. If you look at it carefully, the era Wagner played in was, overall, MUCH leaner offensively than Cobb's. "
Not to beat a dead horse, but I beg to differ. Cobb only won two more batting titles after 1917 (1918, 1919). So, he captured most of his while Wagner was still playing. Also, Cobb had to hold off such pathetic talents as Nap Lajoie, Eddie Collins, and Tris Speaker. Wagner's National league was a little leaner, in my honest opinion.
Many of their peers would put Wagner ahead of Cobb, simply because Cobb was a real jerk (as pointed out). But, he does lead Wagner in every major offensive statistic.
Did I mention that I have yet to see someone pay $3200 for a more commonly-found PSA 1 caramel Cobb?