On this Day (30 July) 1995

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The Greatest Third Baseman ever to play the game was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Michael Jack Schmidt. Philadelphia Phillies 1972-1989

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1. I'd like to say

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you're full of Schmidt! But, he was inarguably the best of the best at the hot corner.

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2. True Dat True Dough

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3. Gotta give him the best all round third sacker title,

but I think Brooksie was better defensively.

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4. I agree with you 100% My Friend

I lived in Philly growing up in the early 60s. Went to a lot of games at Connie Mack Stadium. Lived within walking distance. My Granddad took me to a couple of games in Baltimore south of Philly a little way. I was mesmerized watching Brooks play the field. The Orioles were my favorite AL team thanks to Brooksie.

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5. Casey Stengel thought Brooks was the second best defensive third baseman.

When he told Brooks that, he asked who was first. Stengel said it was Billy Cox of the Dodgers. “He has a better arm, Brooksie. A better arm.” When Stengel saw Cox for the first time in the 1949 Series he said, “That’s not a third baseman; that’s a fuckin’ acrobat!”