Who is the greatest player of the Pre-War Era?

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Who is the greatest player of the Pre-War Era?

View Poll Results: Sorry for the initial misstep in posting this poll. Please weigh in with your vote.
Ty Cobb	100	18.69%
Honus Wagner	21	3.93%
Rogers Hornsby	3	0.56%
Joe Jackson	3	0.56%
Lou Gehrig	16	2.99%
Josh Gibson	9	1.68%
Babe Ruth	355	66.36%
Frank Baker	2	0.37%
Walter Johnson	7	1.31%
None of the above	22	4.11%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 535. You may not vote on this poll

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04-19-2013, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by itjclarke

Per my earlier post, I think the bias of some writers may have affected this HOF vote.. Ruth and his style of hitting were the biggest jolt the game had ever seen (and has ever seen since). After Ruth, offense became more of a station to station, wait for the 3 run HR style of play, which was an affront to those who'd loved the strategic bunt, steal, squeeze style of small ball that preceded him. Ruth broke the HR record 4 times! and won only 1 MVP. I've gotta think there was some old school writer's bias there.

This is probably true. Back then the writers also didn't put too much weight into vote percentages and first ballots.

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