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Posted By: jay behrens

A one trick pony? Ruth was an outstanding pitcher and hitter. Can't say that about Cobb or Wagner. Ruth not only hit HRs, he hit for average, hit for power and stole bases. He didn't steal 500+ like Cobb and Wagner, but he stole a lot more than people think. I was also lucky enough to talk to a number of former major leaguers that player with and against Ruth. They all mentioned that he was one of the smartest baserunners they ever say play the game. He also had 136 triples. Since Ruth retired, only 20 players have hit more triples than he did.

Ruth was not the large, oafish man that could only hit HRs that you seem to think he is. I think you've confused him with Mark McGwire.

There is no arguing he was the right man, in the right place, at the right time, but you can say this about pretty much any other great athlete. Would we talk about Magic and Bird the way we do if they hadn't played for 2 of the most storied NBA fanchises in history?

Jay

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