Franchise Four is now Three - Hank's place?

[rats60]

Originally Posted by MVSNYC

The word Franchise was used because it was highlighting the 4 best living players who played their entire careers with one team (save for one or two throw a way seasons at the end of their careers).

I'll submit Derek Jeter and Cal Ripken Jr....Mike Trout will be there someday, needs more years with his team.

I think the term franchise refers to players that you would want to start a franchise with. You have the greatest center fielder, the greatest left handed pitcher, the greatest catcher, adding the greatest third baseman fits the theme best.

[ClementeFanOh]

Rod Carew (certainly belongs in the conversation given many of the players
already mentioned)- Trent King

[Aaron Seefeldt]

Rickey or Albert

[MVSNYC]

Originally Posted by rats60

I think the term franchise refers to players that you would want to start a franchise with. You have the greatest center fielder, the greatest left handed pitcher, the greatest catcher, adding the greatest third baseman fits the theme best.

Actually, players were voted via teams, and which players represented each of the 30 "Franchise" the best. Then they created a "Mt. Rushmore" of the 4 best.

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/...-teams-history

https://www.mlb.com/news/greatest-li...ed/c-136694204

https://www.sportingnews.com/us/mlb/...o105nu9pfsqpww

[7nohitter]

Griffey Jr.