Favorite Player by Decade 1931-1940

AnotherAlias · 07-18-2004, 01:58 PM

There were seemingly a lot of great players to choose from in this decade. I narrowed it down (as time allowed), hopefully it works.

If you don't like my top nine, write one in.

Jason Moyer · 07-18-2004, 02:12 PM

Other - Either Lou Gehrig or Mel Ott.

wireman · 07-18-2004, 02:36 PM

I'm surprised Chick Hafey made the cut. Bingo!

magnet · 07-18-2004, 03:15 PM

mel ott, fo' sheezy

AnotherAlias · 07-18-2004, 03:59 PM

Guys, Lou Gehrig was in the previous decade. I'm using each star only once.

Mel Ott will be in the next decade.

magnet · 07-18-2004, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by AnotherAlias

Guys, Lou Gehrig was in the previous decade. I'm using each star only once.

Mel Ott will be in the next decade.

Jeeze, AA. Always have to be grounded in reality. Grow up!

Carlton · 07-18-2004, 04:08 PM

I voted for Chick Hafey...what an amazing story, sinus problems so bad it affected his eyesite...plus he had night blindness, so when night games became the norm...he had to leave, but before then...he had to what? Have 5 different types of glasses cause his eyes would be different one day to the next.

What caused George Sisler, Homer Smoot and many other players downfall...Chick had it 2x as bad...and he put up HOF stats, plus was a leader on that Cardinal dynasty

I still can't believe how he did it...but he is one of those "borderline" guys that they got right...he needs a movie about his life...that would be a tearjerker and a great movie on perseverence

Eckstein 4 Prez · 07-18-2004, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Carlton

he needs a movie about his life...that would be a tearjerker and a great movie on perseverence

I've got a title - "Blinded By the (Lack of) Light"

Jason Moyer · 07-18-2004, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by AnotherAlias

Guys, Lou Gehrig was in the previous decade. I'm using each star only once.

Mel Ott will be in the next decade.

Ah ok. Not sure who I'd vote for then. In terms of value, Gehrig/Ott were 1/2 afaik in the 30's by a pretty wide margin.

sporr · 07-18-2004, 05:38 PM

Well, I've always liked Dizzy Dean. An injury cut his career a little shorter than it could have been. It was cool - we bought my grandfather's house, a house that has been in my family off and on for 50+ years. Anyway, I was cleaning out the attic and came across some newspapers from the 30s and 40s. Aside from some eerie articles about Germany's new leader Adolph Hitler (before the events that led to WWII), there were also some great articles in the sports section about Dizzy Dean returning from injury.

AnotherAlias · 07-18-2004, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by magnet

Jeeze, AA. Always have to be grounded in reality. Grow up!

Reality is located in a state of mind that I try not to venture into if can help it.

AnotherAlias · 07-18-2004, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carlton

I voted for Chick Hafey...what an amazing story, sinus problems so bad it affected his eyesite...plus he had night blindness, so when night games became the norm...he had to leave, but before then...he had to what? Have 5 different types of glasses cause his eyes would be different one day to the next.

What caused George Sisler, Homer Smoot and many other players downfall...Chick had it 2x as bad...and he put up HOF stats, plus was a leader on that Cardinal dynasty

I still can't believe how he did it...but he is one of those "borderline" guys that they got right...he needs a movie about his life...that would be a tearjerker and a great movie on perseverence

dola,

Who are you again????

I never heard that about his eyes. Thanks, for the info. It's pretty incredible that he could see a baseball, with his eye problems, let alone hit it.

Carlton · 07-19-2004, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Eckstein 4 Prez

I've got a title - "Blinded By the (Lack of) Light"

Ok you are not only OFF The Board for that comment, but we need to beat you with it.

We could always use your Jeopardy scoreboard

Carlton · 07-19-2004, 12:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AnotherAlias

dola,

Who are you again????

I never heard that about his eyes. Thanks, for the info. It's pretty incredible that he could see a baseball, with his eye problems, let alone hit it.

That's harsh...I recall you and your Jazzercise gear...

congobeast · 07-19-2004, 08:26 AM

Smiling Stan Hack, baby!

Matt from TN · 07-19-2004, 06:55 PM

Chuck Klein... he ruled the NL... no respect

dsvitak · 07-19-2004, 07:40 PM

LEFTY GROVE

The dude lead the league in ERA seven times during the decade, nine times overall!

And this was playing in Fenway, and the Baker Bowl, both HITTERS parks!

His CAREER ERA+? 148!!!

Record from 1930-1939? 199-76...hmmm...average 20-8 for the DECADE!

Show me a more dominant player this decade!

Matt from TN · 07-20-2004, 11:39 AM

Maybe Ducky Medwick should get an honorable mention just for his Triple Crown, the last in the NL....

Knox · 07-20-2004, 12:32 PM

I read funny stories about Dizzy Dean. He's my choice.

Specs · 07-20-2004, 04:32 PM

Wes Ferrell... a truly unique player.

View Poll Results: Your Favorite Player 1931-1940 ?
Frankie Frisch	0	0%
Dizzy Dean	9	32.14%
Chick Hafey	3	10.71%
Bill Terry	2	7.14%
Hack Wilson	4	14.29%
Paul Waner	0	0%
Herb Pennock	0	0%
Tony Lazzeri	0	0%
Lefty Gomez	4	14.29%
Other, Explain (write-in)	6	21.43%
Voters: 28. You may not vote on this poll

07-18-2004, 01:58 PM	#1
AnotherAlias Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I'm back...for now Posts: 4,190	Favorite Player by Decade 1931-1940 There were seemingly a lot of great players to choose from in this decade. I narrowed it down (as time allowed), hopefully it works. If you don't like my top nine, write one in. Last edited by AnotherAlias; 07-18-2004 at 02:07 PM.

07-18-2004, 02:12 PM	#2
Jason Moyer Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 5,088	Other - Either Lou Gehrig or Mel Ott. __________________ "I pretty much popped everything cold turkey. We were doing steroids they wouldn't give to horses." -- Tom House "I was very fortunate to have a pitching coach by the name of Tom House...Tom, I really miss those days that we spent in the weight room and out on the field working together." -- Nolan Ryan's HoF Induction Speech

07-18-2004, 02:36 PM	#3
wireman All Star Reserve Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Harrisonburg VA Posts: 765	I'm surprised Chick Hafey made the cut. Bingo! __________________ "Sometimes the magic works and sometimes it doesn't."

07-19-2004, 08:26 AM	#15
congobeast Major Leagues Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Western Massachusetts Posts: 469	Smiling Stan Hack, baby! __________________ (The Boys of Summer) Cleveland Indians 1929-?? (All-Forum Baseball Dynasty) Pittsfield Hillies 2000-?? "I would walk through hell in a gasoline suit to play baseball." Pete Rose

07-18-2004, 03:15 PM	#4
magnet Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 5,029	mel ott, fo' sheezy

07-18-2004, 03:59 PM	#5
AnotherAlias Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I'm back...for now Posts: 4,190	Guys, Lou Gehrig was in the previous decade. I'm using each star only once. Mel Ott will be in the next decade.

07-18-2004, 04:08 PM	#7
Carlton Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 3,765	I voted for Chick Hafey...what an amazing story, sinus problems so bad it affected his eyesite...plus he had night blindness, so when night games became the norm...he had to leave, but before then...he had to what? Have 5 different types of glasses cause his eyes would be different one day to the next. What caused George Sisler, Homer Smoot and many other players downfall...Chick had it 2x as bad...and he put up HOF stats, plus was a leader on that Cardinal dynasty I still can't believe how he did it...but he is one of those "borderline" guys that they got right...he needs a movie about his life...that would be a tearjerker and a great movie on perseverence

07-18-2004, 05:38 PM	#10
sporr Global Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Muscatine, IA Posts: 8,277	Well, I've always liked Dizzy Dean. An injury cut his career a little shorter than it could have been. It was cool - we bought my grandfather's house, a house that has been in my family off and on for 50+ years. Anyway, I was cleaning out the attic and came across some newspapers from the 30s and 40s. Aside from some eerie articles about Germany's new leader Adolph Hitler (before the events that led to WWII), there were also some great articles in the sports section about Dizzy Dean returning from injury.

07-19-2004, 06:55 PM	#16
Matt from TN Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In a funk.... Posts: 3,413	Chuck Klein... he ruled the NL... no respect __________________ Set in Stone... Players Remain with Original Franchise

07-19-2004, 07:40 PM	#17
dsvitak Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 5,366	LEFTY GROVE The dude lead the league in ERA seven times during the decade, nine times overall! And this was playing in Fenway, and the Baker Bowl, both HITTERS parks! His CAREER ERA+? 148!!! Record from 1930-1939? 199-76...hmmm...average 20-8 for the DECADE! Show me a more dominant player this decade!

07-20-2004, 11:39 AM	#18
Matt from TN Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In a funk.... Posts: 3,413	Maybe Ducky Medwick should get an honorable mention just for his Triple Crown, the last in the NL.... __________________ Set in Stone... Players Remain with Original Franchise

07-20-2004, 12:32 PM	#19
Knox Minors (Single A) Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 65	I read funny stories about Dizzy Dean. He's my choice. __________________ NABL - Houston Astros