3B Triple Crown - Almost

Craig S. · 04-15-2002, 02:14 PM

From 1960-1999, there were 4 third basemen who won 2 legs of the Triple Crown, but fell short in the other. One of these guys did it 3 times, the others only once each.

Can you give me the name, the year (or years), and the category they didn't win?

gyb13 · 04-15-2002, 03:08 PM

I'll go with the obvious one, Schmidt:

He was tops in HR and RBI in 1980, 1981, 1984, and 1986.

JamesI · 04-15-2002, 05:11 PM

Joe Torre was a 3b in 1971 when he led in average and rbi.

gyb13 · 04-15-2002, 05:22 PM

Kevin Mitchell led in HR/RBI, and played a couple of games at third in 89, does that qualify him?

How about Killebrew in 1969? HR/RBI.

Craig S. · 04-15-2002, 06:30 PM

Joe Torre is one of the correct answers, for that great 1971 season.

Gyb is also correct with Killebrew.

I had to change this from 3 to 4 players, because I forgot a more "recent" ones, so we still need one from the past decade.

gyb13 · 04-15-2002, 11:48 PM

How about HoJo (HR/RBI) in 1991?

Craig S. · 04-16-2002, 12:31 AM

Good one, Gyb - HoJo was the last to do it. And then he disappeared completely!

04-16-2002, 06:17 AM

Gary Sheffield iiiiiin... umm... 1992? And I believe he fell short in the BA category...?

gyb13 · 04-16-2002, 10:22 AM

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Originally posted by BoneMusicPlayOn
Gary Sheffield iiiiiin... umm... 1992? And I believe he fell short in the BA category...?

Actually, it was the opposite. He led in BA (.330) but fell short in the other two categories (3rd in HR, 5th in RBI).

04-15-2002, 02:14 PM	#1
Craig S. Guest Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,330	3B Triple Crown - Almost From 1960-1999, there were 4 third basemen who won 2 legs of the Triple Crown, but fell short in the other. One of these guys did it 3 times, the others only once each. Can you give me the name, the year (or years), and the category they didn't win? Last edited by Craig S. : 04-15-2002 at 06:29 PM.

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gyb13 NS Omnipresent Brasilian Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Crazy George's playground Posts: 10,903	I'll go with the obvious one, Schmidt: He was tops in HR and RBI in 1980, 1981, 1984, and 1986. __________________ Gustavo NDF Moderator Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. - Benjamin Franklin

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gyb13 NS Omnipresent Brasilian Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Crazy George's playground Posts: 10,903	Kevin Mitchell led in HR/RBI, and played a couple of games at third in 89, does that qualify him? How about Killebrew in 1969? HR/RBI. __________________ Gustavo NDF Moderator Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. - Benjamin Franklin

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gyb13 NS Omnipresent Brasilian Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Crazy George's playground Posts: 10,903	How about HoJo (HR/RBI) in 1991? __________________ Gustavo NDF Moderator Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. - Benjamin Franklin

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04-15-2002, 05:11 PM	#3
JamesI Netshrine Vacuum Cleaner Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Potsdam, N.Y. Posts: 3,723	Joe Torre was a 3b in 1971 when he led in average and rbi.

04-15-2002, 06:30 PM	#5
Craig S. Guest Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,330	Joe Torre is one of the correct answers, for that great 1971 season. Gyb is also correct with Killebrew. I had to change this from 3 to 4 players, because I forgot a more "recent" ones, so we still need one from the past decade.

04-16-2002, 12:31 AM	#7
Craig S. Guest Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,330	Good one, Gyb - HoJo was the last to do it. And then he disappeared completely!

04-16-2002, 06:17 AM	#8
Sound2TheBay Posts: n/a	Gary Sheffield iiiiiin... umm... 1992? And I believe he fell short in the BA category...?

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