[Caymus]

Originally Posted by Rich Iwaszko

Any competitive sport stats are unrealistic..........they are just good for bar room and beer talk............ In the early years of any sport where one competed against another the competition was minimal. So standouts were not really that good as their competition was weak. They are just good players in not very talented leagues for their era. The numbers mean nothing over time............

Babe Ruth could not hit todays pitchers, Bobby Jones could not play against todays Tour golfers, etc etc etc etc ... their competition was minimal in their era, BUT, society is entertained by stats and love to argue over who would do what, and it doesn't wash.

There are no real GOATS in sports.........people just need a hero for THEIR time......
Time will ultimately remove all goats.......as new generations need new goats, it sells beer and entertains the sports mob.

That being said, including the black athletes is no big deal...........as they were excluded by society to maintain white supremacy, some payback I guess.

The key to stats is to look at them and say, hey, thats cool. BUT, once you start comparing them to others of a different era you are delusional and just looking for conversation. So, crack open a six pack and have at it.....proves or disturbs nothing but your buzz.............

The only real stats are those made against a non human competitor. You cannot
argue a faster mile, or longer toss, or more weight lifted, etc.... BUT, that just aint fun discussing...........

Supposedly he had excellent hand/eye coordination. Imagine if he spent time in the gym instead of at the bars and buffets.