Greatest to Wear the Number: #20 - Page 2

rcartman28 · 08-22-2002, 08:50 AM

Robinson, but some awesome talent with this number.....

08-22-2002, 12:22 PM

I voted for Schmidt, but once was on an elevator with Frank Robinson at OPACY. My little brush with greatness.

Don Sutton's hair is way too bad for him to be considered.

TimmyB · 08-22-2002, 01:30 PM

It's good to see Gibson is getting some love. But, I still voted for Frank Robinson. MVP in each league, '66 Triple Crown, numerous WS appearances, 500 HRs, 57 hits shy of 3,000...

Mike Schmidt should feel no shame finishing 2nd to this guy.

Fuzzy Bear · 08-22-2002, 06:16 PM

I could have voted for Schmidt or F. Robby, but I chose Josh Gibson.

I believe that the anecdotal evidence supporting Josh Gibson as the greatest catcher that ever lived; indeed, the greatest player that ever lived, is stronger than for any Negro Leaguer I can think of, except for MAYBE Oscar Charleston.

I believe that if Josh Gibson played in the majors during his time, he would be as far in front of the catching field as Honus Wagner is in front of the shortstopping field.

Schmidt and F. Robby are about a tie. They have nothing to be ashamed of here. But we already knew THAT.

08-23-2002, 02:32 PM

I picked Schmidt. It's tough to be an all-time great when your home town boos you all day.

padresfan19 · 08-23-2002, 04:34 PM

With all due respect to Schmidt and Gibson, I went with Robinson, for the obvious reasons.

WiredTiger · 08-27-2002, 09:59 AM

Schmidt gets the nod because he played a tougher position. The Expos last manager is a close second. Consideration for Josh Gibson as well but it is tough to compare. If there had been a weaker field I might have thrown my hat into the Gibson ring.

View Poll Results: Greatest to Wear the Number: #20
Lou Brock	0	0%
Josh Gibson	5	17.86%
Monte Irvin	0	0%
Frank Robinson	13	46.43%
Mike Schmidt	10	35.71%
Don Sutton	0	0%
Pie Traynor	0	0%
other (please state who in post)	0	0%
Voters: 28. You may not vote on this poll

08-22-2002, 08:50 AM	#16
rcartman28 NetShrine All-Century Team Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Hudson, WI Posts: 1,408	Robinson, but some awesome talent with this number..... __________________ I would have looked out for the water main. But that's just me..... Brett Favre

08-23-2002, 04:34 PM	#21
padresfan19 NetShrine All-Star Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Diego Posts: 106	With all due respect to Schmidt and Gibson, I went with Robinson, for the obvious reasons. __________________ "I'd rather be lucky than good."- Lefty Gomez

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08-22-2002, 12:22 PM	#17
digger Posts: n/a	I voted for Schmidt, but once was on an elevator with Frank Robinson at OPACY. My little brush with greatness. Don Sutton's hair is way too bad for him to be considered.

08-22-2002, 01:30 PM	#18
TimmyB NetShrine's Magic 8-Ball Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Where the cops speak slow and the air is nice Posts: 2,591	It's good to see Gibson is getting some love. But, I still voted for Frank Robinson. MVP in each league, '66 Triple Crown, numerous WS appearances, 500 HRs, 57 hits shy of 3,000... Mike Schmidt should feel no shame finishing 2nd to this guy.

08-22-2002, 06:16 PM	#19
Fuzzy Bear NetShrine's Evangelist Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Living by faith, and not by sight! Posts: 2,194	I could have voted for Schmidt or F. Robby, but I chose Josh Gibson. I believe that the anecdotal evidence supporting Josh Gibson as the greatest catcher that ever lived; indeed, the greatest player that ever lived, is stronger than for any Negro Leaguer I can think of, except for MAYBE Oscar Charleston. I believe that if Josh Gibson played in the majors during his time, he would be as far in front of the catching field as Honus Wagner is in front of the shortstopping field. Schmidt and F. Robby are about a tie. They have nothing to be ashamed of here. But we already knew THAT.

08-23-2002, 02:32 PM	#20
CpUltravox Posts: n/a	I picked Schmidt. It's tough to be an all-time great when your home town boos you all day.

08-27-2002, 09:59 AM	#22
WiredTiger Guest Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The city of Kaline, Cobb and Greenberg Posts: 3,395	Schmidt gets the nod because he played a tougher position. The Expos last manager is a close second. Consideration for Josh Gibson as well but it is tough to compare. If there had been a weaker field I might have thrown my hat into the Gibson ring.

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