Quick frivolous Friday poll

[KMayUSA6060]

Bob Feller.

With one of the longer lifespans for a ball player from his era, what didn't he see? He saw '20s and early '30s baseball, played in the mid-late '30s, fought in WWII, then played through the mid '50s. He died in 2010 at the age of 92, which means he saw and can probably share stories from 80+ years of baseball/American history.

[steve B]

Originally Posted by KMayUSA6060

Bob Feller.

With one of the longer lifespans for a ball player from his era, what didn't he see? He saw '20s and early '30s baseball, played in the mid-late '30s, fought in WWII, then played through the mid '50s. He died in 2010 at the age of 92, which means he saw and can probably share stories from 80+ years of baseball/American history.

When I was a kid I got to sit with him for an inning or two of a game while he explained what the pitchers were doing or trying to do. I didn't realize until much later just how cool that really was.

Lots of other interesting choices. It's also interesting how nobody seems to choose the less amazing players. I'd probably choose either someone I grew up watching, Rice, or maybe Evans. But as others have said, maybe one of the bigger names Cobb I think would be interesting, Ruth maybe more fun although I doubt I could keep up with him even if it was my mid 20's self.

Yeah, I know, I'm indecisive and didn't really answer the question.

Steve B

[BobC]

Jim Thorpe

[Jantz]

Originally Posted by KMayUSA6060

Bob Feller.

With one of the longer lifespans for a ball player from his era, what didn't he see? He saw '20s and early '30s baseball, played in the mid-late '30s, fought in WWII, then played through the mid '50s. He died in 2010 at the age of 92, which means he saw and can probably share stories from 80+ years of baseball/American history.

I sat with Bob Feller on two separate occasions and talked baseball with him. Feller was sharp and shared some very interesting stories with me while we had the time.

As for the poll, I would want to talk with Cobb.

[ajquigs]

First thought ... Bill Lee.

[BosseFieldBoy]

Pete Rose...he doesn't drink and I bet he would say some good stuff.

[Rich Falvo]

Stan Musial

[earlywynnfan]

My first thought was Walter Johnson, but Veeck would be a lot of fun!

[earlywynnfan]

Originally Posted by earlywynnfan

My first thought was Walter Johnson, but Veeck would be a lot of fun!

Or Leo Durocher!