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06-03-2011, 02:37 PM
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A few who I haven't seen named:
Mark Fidrych - remarkable rookie season, great personality and then injuries Rocky Colavito - Great 10 year run, cult favorite, most similar to Reggie Jackson during his last decent year at the age of 33. Denny McLain - 30 game winner, 2 Cy Youngs, amazing early career, so much potential Ted Klu - Similar to Colavito but for a shorter period. Surprising stat to me for a power hitter like Klu. I noticed several seasons he had far more homers then he had strikeouts. 
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06-03-2011, 02:40 PM
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Riggs Stephenson - Incredible hitter, but a college football injury nagged him too much for him to be a fulltime player.
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06-03-2011, 02:43 PM
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Career cut short -- Tony Conigliaro.
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06-03-2011, 06:07 PM
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Now, this is usually my go to name in these types of discussions, but I'll say it again. Albert Belle.
Also, Joe Torre should've been in the Hall a long time ago as a player. And the fact that Gil Hodges and Ron Santo aren't in still confuses me to this day. Mel Harder is another guy, who I'd consider one of the game's greats, especially with all that he contributed to the Cleveland Indians franchise as both a player and coach(I'd say his overall contribution is what should put his borderline career over the top).. Also, I've always believed that Dale Murphy is criminally underrated.. Amongst Negro Leaguers, I'd have to say Buck O'neil(mostly for all contributions in general), John Donaldson, Luis "Lefty" Tiant Sr. and Grant "Home Run" Johnson to start with. Last edited by novakjr; 06-03-2011 at 06:08 PM.
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06-03-2011, 08:25 PM
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Both these were mentioned, but I agree
Smokey Joe Wood- just as poular as if he was in, great comeback story. Also highly recommend listening to him speak on the audio version of 'Glory of their times'-fascinating storyteller. Hal Trosky- great hitter and has one of the top 5 coolest cards ever produced-1934-36 Diamond Star
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06-03-2011, 10:55 PM
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I second (or third) Cecil Travis. My favorite fact about him is that the only person who outhit him in 1941 was Teddy Ballgame, which means he outhit Joe D and his Streak. He also was a great ttm signer, not to mention a war hero.
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06-11-2011, 02:25 AM
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"The Crime Dog"
I'll second Fred McGriff........he was incredibly steady. One could almost pencil in 30 HR'S and 100+ RBI's every preseason..............the "Crime Dog" has not gotten his just deserts..........
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06-03-2011, 02:42 PM
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Quote:
Last edited by 39special; 06-03-2011 at 02:43 PM. Reason: Forgot something
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