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03-09-2023, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Snapolit1

I've always wondered what factors play into the enduring fascination with Cobb.

There are several (on and off-the-field) factors fueling Cobb�s continued legacy. I could write a thesis on each one, but will avoid a Bob C. type post.

Cobb was baseball�s original greatest all-time player, and I�d argue still is today. It wasn�t until modern time that people placed Ruth ahead of Cobb. However, Cobb and Ruth�s contemporaries, who saw their entire careers, said Cobb was better. Cobb was the first player elected to the Hall. He received more votes than Ruth, Wagner, Mathewson, and Johnson.

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