OleMissCub

Cobb is the prime suspect when it comes to hanging around young players. I always come across pictures of him in locker rooms and other functions hanging with young ballplayers. His advice was sought out by many young players as well, and not just on matters concerning playing the game. In fact, he helped Joe DiMaggio negotiate his first contract. This is from the book, Joe DiMaggio: American Icon: http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/848/joedmb1.jpg I'll put together a post of just pictures of the old-timers with the young guys.

OK Folks, I compiled together some great random photos of JUST CUBS. Comments welcome. and to finish it off:

Jerome Hanna Dean aka Dizzy: 1934 National League MVP Dizzy was an interesting character to say the least. A farm boy from rural Arkansas, Dizzy dropped out of school after the second grade. He was discovered by a Cardinals scout playing sandlot baseball at the age of 18. Dean was an extremely nice man, but also extremely cocky. As an 18 year old, he told Cardinals GM Branch Rickey "Anybody that has had the pleasure of seeing me play knows that I am the greatest pitcher in the world." He was known to shout at batters: "Hey feller, what kind of pitch would you like to miss?" Dizzy also had a younger brother named Paul that the press liked to call "Daffy". Before the 1934 season, Dizzy (only 24) bragged that he and Daffy (22) would combine to win 45 games...and they did. That year Dizzy won 30 games and Daffy won 19. Because of chronic injuries, Dizzy's career really only lasted until he was 26 years old. After age 26, he only started 59 more games, which were spread out over several seasons. Nevertheless, he had a brilliant career in the few years when he was healthy, winning an MVP in 1934 and runner up in 1935 & 1936. From 1932-1936, Dizzy compiled a tremendous record of 120-62. In that same span he also came out of the bullpen and put up 29 saves. In his short career, he led the league in strikeouts four straight times and led the league in complete games four straight times. Dean relied primarily on his wicked fastball, but also threw a curveball and changeup. Dizzy's greatest performance came in the 1934 World Series against the Tigers. After Dizzy won the first game, he told Branch Rickey "this American League is a pushover, I think if you pitch me for four games straight, we can sweep 'em." In the fourth game of the series, Dizzy went into second base standing up to try and break up a double play. The shortstop's throw to first popped Dizzy right in the head, knocking him out cold and he was rushed to the hospital. Headlines across the country the next day quipped "X-rays of Dean's head showed nothing." He came back and pitched a complete game shutout in game 7 to win the series. Pictures and gifs within spoiler: Video of Dizzy I put together, including him getting his head smashed in the World Series: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJqvzT8eeHM

Charles Leo Hartnett aka Gabby: 1935 National League MVP 162 Game Avg over 20 seasons: .297/.370/.489, 126 OPS+, 19 HR, 32 Doubles, 5 Triples, 96 RBI, 71 Runs From Bill James' Historical Abstract: Some pictures of Gabby in the spoiler:

ya, sounds good. Good idea.

starting an AIM chat for the game, PM me if you want in.

Napoleon Larry Lajoie, Second Baseman 162 Game Avg over 21 seasons: .338/.380/.467, 150 OPS+, 5 HR, 43 Doubles, 11 Triples, 104 RBI, 98 Runs, 25 Stolen Bases Best season: .426/.463/.643, 200 OPS+, 14 HR, 48 Doubles, 14 Triples, 125 RBI, 145 Runs, 27 Stolen Bases Napoleon Lajoie has the distinction of being the only major leaguer to have a team named after him, WHILE he was still on it. In 1903, the Cleveland Broncos changed their name to the Cleveland Naps. It wasn't until 1915 that they became known as the Cleveland Indians. Photos inside Spoiler:

me too. Him not being in the HOF is one of the biggest crocks in all of baseball.

Clemens is much, much better than Mays was. 120 ERA+ vs. Clemens' 143 career ERA+. Then again...Mays did kill a guy with a beanball.

STUPID play call

Ty Cobb's Relative BA stats 1906 - 1.26% - 6th place 1907 - 1.41% - 1st place 1908 - 1.35% - 1st place 1909 - 1.54% - 1st place 1910 - 1.58% - 1st place 1911 - 1.53% - 1st place 1912 - 1.54% - 1st place 1913 - 1.51% - 1st place 1914 - 1.48% - 1st place 1915 - 1.48% - 1st place 1916 - 1.55% - 2nd place 1917 - 1.54% - 1st place 1918 - 1.50% - 1st place 1919 - 1.43% - 1st place 1920 - 1.17% - 10th place 1921 - 1.33% - 2nd place 1922 - 1.40% - 2nd place 1923 - 1.20% - 8th place 1924 - 1.16% - 11th place 1925 - 1.29% - 4th place 1926 - 1.20% - 11th place 1927 - 1.25% - 5th place 1928 - 1.14% - 13th place I'd like to see one for relative slugging for Babe Ruth's career.

McNabb ate his wheaties.

LOL!!!!! Awesomeness. What a tool. Karma jackass.

what a dope. hold onto the ball turd.

I came across this quote from Ted Williams' book that I thought was neat:

Kerry's no-no. I refuse to acknowledge that it wasn't. [-( [-(

with good right, but he is hilariously bitter about froemming. Hell I would be too! :-)

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good, I want FUKU in right

LOL, no kidding. I can't believe they haven't turned it over.

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