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Frank WakefieldI agree with Ed Ivey, that if it is character, then it is Mr. Musial.
I recall reading about Cobb going for home runs one day in St. Louis. It was in the 20s, after Ruth had been pounding home runs. He told a writer he would go for home runs that day, I think he hit 4, along with a double or two, in a double header. Maybe I remember that better than it was... Cobb told the reporter that he could do what the Babe was doing, but that his normal style of play was a better approach toward winning.
I'll see if I can find that. But I'm sure it won't sway the Ruth diehards.