Gil Hodges vs. Norm Cash

Jim65 · #1 12-17-2021, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by SAllen2556

Even though I'm a Tiger fan, and even though Norm Cash is one of the coolest baseball players in history, I don't think he's a hall-of-famer.

I grew up in the 70's Dave Parker and Steve Garvey and, later, Dale Murphy were 3 mega-stars of the era. If Gil Hodges is in, there's no reason these 3 guys don't get in, is there?

I look at how many HOF caliber years a player had, IMO a player needs at least 10. Murphy had 6, Parker had 6 and Garvey had 7. I think its possible 1 or all 3 get in eventually, the HOF is so watered down already.

frankbmd · #2 12-17-2021, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Jim65

I look at how many HOF caliber years a player had, IMO a player needs at least 10. Murphy had 6, Parker had 6 and Garvey had 7. I think its possible 1 or all 3 get in eventually, the HOF is so watered down already.

As the boat gets heavier, you need more oars.

Peter_Spaeth · #3 12-17-2021, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Jim65

I look at how many HOF caliber years a player had, IMO a player needs at least 10. Murphy had 6, Parker had 6 and Garvey had 7. I think its possible 1 or all 3 get in eventually, the HOF is so watered down already.

Is there any Hall that hasn't become watered down over time, I wonder. I was just looking at the NBA and it seems it too is now the hall of very good in many cases.

Jim65 · #4 12-17-2021, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

Is there any Hall that hasn't become watered down over time, I wonder. I was just looking at the NBA and it seems it too is now the hall of very good in many cases.

I guess they all do, the Football HOF is the worst IMO

BobC · #5 12-17-2021, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim65

I look at how many HOF caliber years a player had, IMO a player needs at least 10. Murphy had 6, Parker had 6 and Garvey had 7. I think its possible 1 or all 3 get in eventually, the HOF is so watered down already.

Using that measurement standard, Koufax doesn't belong at all.

Jim65 · #6 12-17-2021, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by BobC

Using that measurement standard, Koufax doesn't belong at all.

Its just my general guideline. Of course there are exceptions for guys like Koufax, who's peak years are off the charts.

riggs336 · #7 12-17-2021, 05:20 PM

I doubt that Cash's multiple references to having used a corked bat helped him.

clydepepper · #8 12-18-2021, 11:11 AM

Gil Hodges was the Tony Perez of his time.

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