I played EW Baseball regularly on a 486 and read Bill James
by TripleDomer (2024-01-09 12:50:16)

In reply to: 8 Ty Cobb 9 Tris Speaker  posted by TheRC


but I have never heard of Dan Brouthers.


I recalled hearing the name. Knew nothing about him
by TheRC  (2024-01-09 13:34:35)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

Left hand hitting 1st basemen in the National League from 1879 to 1896. Attempted a comeback with the New York Giants in 1904 at age 46.

Clearly his moustache reflects the high caliber hitter he was and caused many a pitcher to crap his pants.