Lou Gehrig is rolling over in his grave right now

[stevenash]

nasher if you wanna stump anyone not sitting in front of a computer or searching on their phone ask them how many times the bambino won the mvp

The year Wally Pipp, not Lou played first base.

[lakerboy]

People who think ruth was better than gehrig are clueless. Gehrig was a better all around player he just didn't crave the attention like the bambino.

[Boner_18]

People who think ruth was better than gehrig are clueless. Gehrig was a better all around player he just didn't crave the attention like the bambino.

[Boner_18]

I give the edge to Ruth, but it's closer than people think.
Gehrig played five less years.

My favorite fun fact is, in '27, Gehrig drove in 175 runs batting fourth behind Ruth hit third in the order.
Ruth hit 60 homers that season in front of Gehrigh, which means at least 60 times, and then some, Gehrig came up with no men on.

Like I said, Gehrig drove in 175 that season. Ruth *only drove in* 164.
They pretty much both played every game that season.

How is that even possible, driving in 175 with Ruth homering 60 times in front of you?

I hear what you're saying (and that you edge Ruth) but:

The fun fact doesn't say anything comparatively about Ruth. In fact Ruth was on base 296 times in front of Gerhig where Koenig was only on 172 times in front of Ruth. Even if you include the TWO batters ahead of each it's more base runners for Gerhig - 468 to 459. Advantage Ruth.

[lakerboy]

Don't act like you saw them play. Watch yankeeography. Gehrig was a monster. Ruth is a true legend and he did incredible things for the game of baseball to bring it up but Gehrig was an athlete with better skills. Ruth was a fat pos who hit homers.

[Boner_18]

You're the one acting like you saw them play with subjective (and non-relevant) data - "crave attention," "was a monster," "athlete with better skills..." etc. Yankeeography really? The fact is if you look at the stats (aka FACTS) Gerhig was nowhere near Ruth - particularly as a hitter as originally stated. In fact Gerhig was nowhere near Ted Williams. Top ten player of all time - sure. But anyone who entertains that ANY player was better than Ruth is full of it and their credibility is to be seriously questioned.

[The Expert]

Once I thought A-Rod would break Bonds' record...

[stevenash]

In fact Gerhig was nowhere near Ted Williams

Can you imagine in 1948 and 1949 if there was cable TV, social media and so on......
What would these two be making in today's market? 30 million per?

Stan Musial Batting Stats for Years 1948 to 1949

1948-1949	STL	312	1420	1223	263	437	87	31	75	254	10		186	72	.357	.444	.663	1.107	189	811	30	5	1
Average		156	710	612	132	218	44	16	38	127	5		93	36						406	15	2	0
per 162 games		162	737	635	137	227	46	17	39	132	6		97	38						421	16	3	1

Ted Williams Batting Stats for Years 1948 to 1949

1948-1949	BOS	292	1368	1075	274	382	83	6	68	286	5	1	288	89	.355	.493	.633	1.127	190	681	32	5	0
Average		146	684	538	137	191	42	3	34	143	2	0	144	44						340	16	2	0
per 162 games		163	760	597	153	213	47	4	38	159	3	1	160	50						378	18	3	0

[InTheDrink]

Nasher how many dingers would teddy have if there was no ww2