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Old 05-12-2006, 02:52 PM   #15
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Originally Posted by canadiancreed
for Orniston, played a pivitol role for one of the grestest dynasties of the live era. IN his prime would have been a #3 for almost any team.

For Arrendale one of the best hitters for the Philly machine in the late 40's, considered to be on par with Chaucer in his prime. Helped Chicago to their only WS in 1950
Right - I just don't think players who were great for a short span of time should be considered all-time greats, especially when they are not "complete players" who revolutionize the sport in some way. (Both Ormiston and Arrendale were more or less hitting machines who couldn't field or run very well.)
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