Franchise Four is now Three - Hank's place?

Bigdaddy · #1 01-23-2021, 02:16 PM

There's several threads on Net54 about Hank's passing and what a great gentleman he was, both on and off the field, so I won't try to add to that discussion.

So my question to you is, who takes his place on the Franchise Four that MLB put out several years ago? For those not familiar, it recognized the four greatest living ball players at the time. And those were Aaron, Bench, Koufax and Mays.

As I thought about this, I came up with several different ball players and each has an argument. If Tom Terrific had not have died last year, he might have taken that spot, but alas, he is not with us. So who is your pick??? I know what mine is.

Casey2296 · #2 01-23-2021, 02:22 PM

Bud Selig of course!

Gotta be Brooksy or Yaz.

MCyganik · #3 01-23-2021, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Casey2296

Bud Selig of course!

Gotta be Brooksy or Yaz.

Beat me by seconds. GMTA!

Fred · #4 01-23-2021, 02:31 PM

When the word "franchise" is used, does that imply a one team player?

rats60 · #5 01-23-2021, 02:36 PM

None of those guys. My top 3 would be Mike Schmidt, George Brett and Rickey Henderson.

perezfan · #6 01-23-2021, 02:36 PM

Mike Schmidt tends to be overlooked a lot on these types of surveys. He was pretty much the greatest 3rd Baseman of all-time, and is still with us.

If not him, then I would say Pete Rose.

Bigdaddy · #7 01-23-2021, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by perezfan

Mike Schmidt tends to be overlooked a lot on these types of surveys. He was pretty much the greatest 3rd Baseman of all-time, and is still with us.

If not him, then I would say Pete Rose.

With one more spot, Schmidt would have made my list. Considered by many (most?) as the greatest 3B ever, but doesn't usually make the cut when talking about the greatest ballplayers ever. IDK???

Bigdaddy · #8 01-23-2021, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Fred

When the word "franchise" is used, does that imply a one team player?

No, just 'greatest living ballplayer'. At least on this poll.

Mark17 · #9 01-23-2021, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Bigdaddy

No, just 'greatest living ballplayer'. At least on this poll.

Take Yaz or Brooks and you get both.

MCyganik · #10 01-23-2021, 02:22 PM

I would vote for either Carl Yastrzemski or Brooks Robinson. When you say ‘franchise’ it’s hard to look past these two one-team stars of their respective franchises for three decades.

Ricky · #11 01-24-2021, 06:33 AM

Barry Bonds should never replace Henry Aaron on anything ever again.

View Poll Results: Who takes Hank Aaron's place on the Franchise Four Greatest Living Ballplayers?
Barry Bonds	25	13.16%
Randy Johnson	4	2.11%
Cal Ripken	15	7.89%
Mariano Rivera	6	3.16%
Pete Rose	53	27.89%
Nolan Ryan	31	16.32%
Someone else	56	29.47%
Voters: 190. You may not vote on this poll

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