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Friday, December 2, 2022

Year: 2001

Set: Upper Deck Hall of Famers (Rate)

Card: #83 Walter Johnson


“ This is one of those unbreakable records given the current style of play. No current pitchers are going to get close to 110 complete games, let alone 110 shutouts. ” -Tscastle
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“ Walter Johnson is one of those legends that doesn't seem to get his due. As good as he was, there should be a pitching award named for him. I mean, Trevor Hoffman has one and Johnson pitched more innings in 3 of his 18 years than Hoffman did his entire career. ” -hiflew
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“ Amazing record. We probably won't see anyone throw 110 complete games again much less shutouts. ” -tcarter
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“ I loved the design of this set back when I was a set collector; simple and looked classic. ” -mrackar

“ That's one record that won't ever be broken in today's game. If they stop using 3-4 relievers per game, you may get someone remotely close to Johnson's record. I doubt that'll happen any time soon. ” -BigBoyOnWheels

“ This set must be like a museum in trading card format. ” -Theron_Nett
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idkayakr

Posts: 6
Joined: Nov 2020
Friday, December 2, 2022 7:33 AM

It should have been called the Walter Johnson Award instead of Ty Cobb. Best player ever, and one of the few pros that played up through Idaho. (Weiser Kids of the Idaho State League, 1906-7) 

https://miscbaseball.wordpress.com/2014/06/30/the-boise-daily-statesman-on-walter-johnson-in-mid-1907/


Edited on: Dec 2, 2022 - 7:36AM

   

captkirk42

Posts: 2269
Joined: May 2011
Friday, December 2, 2022 10:53 AM

How did I miss this RCofD? Think I need to stumble upon a copy.cheeky


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Mr Riggy

Posts: 382
Joined: Jul 2020
Friday, December 2, 2022 3:49 PM

Great record! Awesome nickname, the Big Train! Nice card!


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