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Posted By: Anson

It seems that getting 3000 hits was about the only thing Ruth didn't do. I'm not a Yankee fan, but who can take away from what Ruth did? He was an amazing talent that DID party too much, didn't take care of his body, and still was heads above the rest. I can't imagine what today's conditioning and a little dietary discretion would have done for him.

Claiming that Ruth wouldn't have been successful in the Dead-Ball era is like saying that Clemens wouldn't have success during the post-WWI era. I believe that the top players of any era would stand out, regardless of when they played. The physical body is only a small part of what's responsible for their success. The knot on top of their necks is where it's all at.