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Baseball

kairos12

(13,248 posts) Tue Jan 11, 2022, 11:47 PM Jan 2022

July 25, 1975

On this date brothers Jim and Gaylord Perry both had a record of 215-174.

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July 25, 1975 (Original Post) kairos12 Jan 2022 OP

I truly dig how you come up with the unpossible stats! Brother Buzz Jan 2022 #1

Thanks Brother Buzz kairos12 Jan 2022 #2

I peeked at that list and would kinda agree with you Brother Buzz Jan 2022 #3

I always argue The Babe was the best ever. kairos12 Jan 2022 #4

Brother Buzz

(37,807 posts)

1. I truly dig how you come up with the unpossible stats!

Reply to kairos12 (Original post)

Thu Jan 13, 2022, 01:20 AM

Jan 2022

Did Jim throw a spitball?

On July 3, 1973, brothers Gaylord Perry (Indians) and Jim Perry (Tigers) pitched against each other for the only regular season game in their careers. Neither finished the game, but Gaylord was charged with the 5–4 loss.

kairos12

(13,248 posts)

2. Thanks Brother Buzz

Reply to Brother Buzz (Reply #1)

Thu Jan 13, 2022, 12:14 PM

Jan 2022

One book I find them in is Joe Posnanski's "The Baseball 100." It's his countdown of the top 100 players, strictly his opinion. I won't spoil it and tell you who he has at Number One. Kind of surprised me.

It's full of great stories and stats. About 3 or 4 pages per player. I am enjoying immensely.

Brother Buzz

(37,807 posts)

3. I peeked at that list and would kinda agree with you

Reply to kairos12 (Reply #2)

Thu Jan 13, 2022, 03:36 PM

Jan 2022

BUT, Charles Einstein's magnum opus, Willie's Time: A memoir made a compelling argument just why he was so good.

Hell, Posnanski's number 56, Joe DiMaggio, agreed, "the closest thing you can come to perfection."

kairos12

(13,248 posts)

4. I always argue The Babe was the best ever.

Reply to Brother Buzz (Reply #3)

Fri Jan 14, 2022, 03:23 PM

Jan 2022

Combination of pitcher and hitter over his career is untouchable.

Crazy stat-he stole home more times than Ricky Henderson.

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