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rsdsharp

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5. Cobb would have won titles in three decades if not for George Sisler.

Reply to Diamond_Dog (Reply #3)

Sat Jul 3, 2021, 12:10 PM

Jul 2021

In 1922 Cobb hit .401, but Sisler hit .420. Impossible to imagine someone hitting .400 today and NOT winning the batting title. It’s been 80 years since anyone hit .400.

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HR Record after their first 3 seasons in the Majors. [View all] kairos12 Jul 2021 OP

I'm very curious how you dig up these wonderful nuggets Brother Buzz Jul 2021 #1

I find them in deep dive lists in almanacs. kairos12 Jul 2021 #2

Sometimes when I'm bored Diamond_Dog Jul 2021 #3

Didn't know. Excellent! kairos12 Jul 2021 #4

Cobb would have won titles in three decades if not for George Sisler. rsdsharp Jul 2021 #5

Wow, that is hard to imagine! Diamond_Dog Jul 2021 #6