- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
3
Posted on 6/18/24 at 8:39 pm to Lsuhoohoo
A true Legend…. He’s in the The Greatest conversation as a complete player
Posted on 6/18/24 at 8:40 pm to Lsuhoohoo
One of the all time greats in any sport. A name that transcended generations like only a few do.
This post was edited on 6/18/24 at 8:42 pm
Posted on 6/18/24 at 8:40 pm to SteelerBravesDawg
quote:
But Ruth wasn't the 5 tool player that both Hank and Willie were, and to a lesser extent, Ted.
Babe Ruth was a HOF caliber pitcher as well as hitter..
Posted on 6/18/24 at 8:40 pm to SteelerBravesDawg
Young Ruth, the 6-2, 215-pound Ruth of the very early 1920s, could do a whole lot more than hit the ball over the wall.
Posted on 6/18/24 at 8:41 pm to SteelerBravesDawg
Dude…. Ruth was one of the best
Pitchers in the game before he just focused on hitting… the only reason I have Ruth at #1 is because of how dominant he was over everyone else when he played. Aaron and Mays are all time greats…
Pitchers in the game before he just focused on hitting… the only reason I have Ruth at #1 is because of how dominant he was over everyone else when he played. Aaron and Mays are all time greats…
Posted on 6/18/24 at 8:42 pm to GoGators1995
He also served in Korea for two seasons at the start of his career- otherwise he would have made the 700 homer club
Posted on 6/18/24 at 8:43 pm to dukke v
I know this.
And I'm not diminishing what he accomplished. He still is the most dominant player of any era in baseball history. But Mays and Hank possessed tools that he didn't and that puts them above him in my book.
And I'm not diminishing what he accomplished. He still is the most dominant player of any era in baseball history. But Mays and Hank possessed tools that he didn't and that puts them above him in my book.
Posted on 6/18/24 at 8:44 pm to timbo
Probably would have passed Ruth and pushed Hank.
Posted on 6/18/24 at 8:50 pm to SteelerBravesDawg
Dude are you a Braves fan
Posted on 6/18/24 at 8:53 pm to mattz1122
Dies right after someone else made a similar catch last week of his catching a ball coming over his shoulders
How did he have 24 all stars in 22 years
How did he have 24 all stars in 22 years
Posted on 6/18/24 at 8:55 pm to Lsuhoohoo
frick me. I’m pretty angry I didn’t know that Willie Mays was still alive until today.
Posted on 6/18/24 at 8:55 pm to Lsuhoohoo
Better man then baseball player.
Posted on 6/18/24 at 9:03 pm to CatsGoneWild
quote:
How did he have 24 all stars in 22 years
There were two years where the MLB had two all star games.
ETA: correction, they did it for 59-62
This post was edited on 6/18/24 at 9:05 pm
Posted on 6/18/24 at 9:03 pm to Lsuhoohoo
Damn.
RIP
RIP
Posted on 6/18/24 at 9:04 pm to GoGators1995
Or the Polo Grounds that was canaverous.
This post was edited on 6/18/24 at 9:04 pm
Posted on 6/18/24 at 9:11 pm to Lsuhoohoo
The game at Rickwood Field Thursday night will serve as a fitting tribute to Willie Mays.
Posted on 6/18/24 at 9:17 pm to Lsuhoohoo
This is sad news but his life is to be celebrated. Not many players get a catch named after them. RIP to the best center fielder ever.
Posted on 6/18/24 at 9:19 pm to timbo
quote:
He also served in Korea for two seasons at the start of his career- otherwise he would have made the 700 homer club
People (in the future) will talk about players like he and Ted Williams (and many others) like immortals for their service during the best years of their lives.
Posted on 6/18/24 at 9:37 pm to Honest Tune
I had the honor of seeing him play a Spring Training Game in his last season playing for the Giants. He hit one out of the park that day.
Page 3 of 5
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News