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Many HOF's have broken the law and/or cheated.

WondoWondo Posts: 2,916 ✭✭✭
This is not new. Look at Gaylord Perry, Whitey Ford, John McGraw, Leo Durocher, Babe Ruth, etc.

It sells papers, and gives us smoething to talk about.

Giambi, Caminiti, Bonds, whoever, are just more in a long line.
Wondo

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  • John McGraw? What did he do?
  • WondoWondo Posts: 2,916 ✭✭✭


    << <i>John McGraw? What did he do? >>



    John McGraw was a member of the historic 94 Orioles with Jennings, Keeler, et al. They would break every rule in the book while playing. McGraw's favorite was grabbing the belt of players rounding third base. One time he reputedly was left holding a belt as an opposing runner had undone it prior. image
    Wondo

  • When he played it wasnt a rule, where as when Canseco and Caminatti took roids, they were illegal. What did Whitey do? Drinking and partying arent against the rules are they?
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    << <i>When he played it wasnt a rule, where as when Canseco and Caminatti took roids, they were illegal. What did Whitey do? Drinking and partying arent against the rules are they? >>




    Whitey filed down his wedding band and used to slice the ball up pretty.



    I'm not defending the juicers, but baseball has a long history of cheaters who are looked upon with reverence. It ain't cheating until you get caught. Perry made a whole cult following out of it!
    Wondo

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