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Near the midpoint of each season, nominations for the Hall of Fame ballot will be taken over a period of four days. Once all nominations have been received, ballots will be sent out by U2U to every current manager in the league. Each manager will have 7 days to respond, and anyone who hasn?t voted after 5 days will receive a reminder U2U.
Managers need to respond back in a U2U to Bones2484 with the names of the players that they want to elect to the Hall of Fame. Managers can have as many votes as they so wish and are to use their own discretion and criteria in determining who they will or will not vote for.
Once the votes are received, a 70% minimum is needed to be elected into the Hall of Fame. Players who reach at least 70% of the vote will be immediately put in, whereas players who receive between 25% and 70% will be placed on the next ballot up to 3 years after their first ballot. Players who receive less than 25% are dropped from the ballot and may not be put back on in future years.
A minimum of 8 voters are required to make the ballot valid.
Please do not reply to this thread, address any questions/comments/corrections in a different thread or in a U2U to Bones2484.
[size=4]Draft Classes[/size]
1960 ? 11 Voters
Kareem O. Wheat (9)
1961 ? 14 Voters
Elmer Collins (13)
Tipsy McStagger (11)
Bob Wessinger (13)
1962 ? 14 Voters
Fred Cox (12)
Jackie Robinson (14)
1963 ? 15 Voters
Cy Derr (13)
Travis Tidd (15)
1964 ? 14 Voters
Rust McCarthy (10)
1965 ? 15 Voters
Katsy Barbee (15)
John Borom (15)
Luke Raczka (11)
1966 ? 15 Voters
Jamie Roenicke (14)
1967 ? 16 Voters
Agador Spartacus (15)
Red Stimson (12)
Yuutaro Tanaka (13)
1968 ? 15 Voters
Jack O. Lantern (15)
1969 ? 15 Voters
Paul Gilmore (11)
Dick Kinder (11)
Bill McGarr (15)
Rip Monaco (15)
Hoyt Langston Tilman (15)
Velvet Williams (12)
1970 ? 14 Voters
Ken B. Dunn (14)
Baron Letnev (13)
Danny Ryan (11)
Joe Sewell (13)
1971 ? 14 Voters
Johnny Sain (14)
1973 ? 14 Voters
Home Run Baker (11)
Rufus Conway (13)
Earl Killefer (14)
Jim McIlwain (10)
Jesus Tidrow (12)
1974 ? 10 Voters
Roy Brusstar (7)
Kent Fidrych (8)
[size=4]Hall of Fame Statistics[/size]
100% of the Vote
Jackie Robinson - 1962
Travis Tidd - 1963
Katsy Barbee - 1965
John Borom - 1965
Jack O. Lantern - 1968
Bill McGarr - 1969
Rip Monaco - 1969
Hoyt Langston Tilman - 1969
Ken B. Dunn - 1970
Johnny Sain - 1971
Earl Killefer - 1973
By Position
Starting Pitchers: 14
Relief Pitchers: 3
Catchers: 2
First Basemen: 3
Second Basemen: 1
Third Basemen: 4
Short Stops: 3
Left Fielders: 2
Center Fielders: 2
Right Fielders: 1
By Team Logo
New York NL: 7
Washington: 7
Chicago NL: 6
Pittsburgh: 4
Kansas City: 3
New York AL: 3
Chicago AL: 2
Baltimore: 1
Brooklyn: 1
Cleveland: 1
[Edited on 9-8-2009 by Bones2484]
PRL Hall of Fame
January 02, 2007 at 05:39PM View BBCode
Pete Rose League Hall of Fame RulesNear the midpoint of each season, nominations for the Hall of Fame ballot will be taken over a period of four days. Once all nominations have been received, ballots will be sent out by U2U to every current manager in the league. Each manager will have 7 days to respond, and anyone who hasn?t voted after 5 days will receive a reminder U2U.
Managers need to respond back in a U2U to Bones2484 with the names of the players that they want to elect to the Hall of Fame. Managers can have as many votes as they so wish and are to use their own discretion and criteria in determining who they will or will not vote for.
Once the votes are received, a 70% minimum is needed to be elected into the Hall of Fame. Players who reach at least 70% of the vote will be immediately put in, whereas players who receive between 25% and 70% will be placed on the next ballot up to 3 years after their first ballot. Players who receive less than 25% are dropped from the ballot and may not be put back on in future years.
A minimum of 8 voters are required to make the ballot valid.
Please do not reply to this thread, address any questions/comments/corrections in a different thread or in a U2U to Bones2484.
[size=4]Draft Classes[/size]
1960 ? 11 Voters
Kareem O. Wheat (9)
1961 ? 14 Voters
Elmer Collins (13)
Tipsy McStagger (11)
Bob Wessinger (13)
1962 ? 14 Voters
Fred Cox (12)
Jackie Robinson (14)
1963 ? 15 Voters
Cy Derr (13)
Travis Tidd (15)
1964 ? 14 Voters
Rust McCarthy (10)
1965 ? 15 Voters
Katsy Barbee (15)
John Borom (15)
Luke Raczka (11)
1966 ? 15 Voters
Jamie Roenicke (14)
1967 ? 16 Voters
Agador Spartacus (15)
Red Stimson (12)
Yuutaro Tanaka (13)
1968 ? 15 Voters
Jack O. Lantern (15)
1969 ? 15 Voters
Paul Gilmore (11)
Dick Kinder (11)
Bill McGarr (15)
Rip Monaco (15)
Hoyt Langston Tilman (15)
Velvet Williams (12)
1970 ? 14 Voters
Ken B. Dunn (14)
Baron Letnev (13)
Danny Ryan (11)
Joe Sewell (13)
1971 ? 14 Voters
Johnny Sain (14)
1973 ? 14 Voters
Home Run Baker (11)
Rufus Conway (13)
Earl Killefer (14)
Jim McIlwain (10)
Jesus Tidrow (12)
1974 ? 10 Voters
Roy Brusstar (7)
Kent Fidrych (8)
[size=4]Hall of Fame Statistics[/size]
100% of the Vote
Jackie Robinson - 1962
Travis Tidd - 1963
Katsy Barbee - 1965
John Borom - 1965
Jack O. Lantern - 1968
Bill McGarr - 1969
Rip Monaco - 1969
Hoyt Langston Tilman - 1969
Ken B. Dunn - 1970
Johnny Sain - 1971
Earl Killefer - 1973
By Position
Starting Pitchers: 14
Relief Pitchers: 3
Catchers: 2
First Basemen: 3
Second Basemen: 1
Third Basemen: 4
Short Stops: 3
Left Fielders: 2
Center Fielders: 2
Right Fielders: 1
By Team Logo
New York NL: 7
Washington: 7
Chicago NL: 6
Pittsburgh: 4
Kansas City: 3
New York AL: 3
Chicago AL: 2
Baltimore: 1
Brooklyn: 1
Cleveland: 1
[Edited on 9-8-2009 by Bones2484]
Bones2484
[size=2]This special section of the Pete Rose League Hall of Fame has been reserved for the players who retired before the 1960 season, thus having shortened careers while playing in ratings decline. Although the stats may not be as impressive as future ?true? Hall of Famers, the fact that these numbers were entirely compiled after the age of 30 is a feat within itself.
Only one player ended up receiving this honor, and he is immortalized below.[/size][/font]
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[font=Times New Roman][size=5][url=http://www.simdynasty.com/player.jsp?id=1849050]Kareem O. Wheat[/url][/size]
[size=3]Starting Pitcher ? New York A.L., Pittsburgh N.L., New York N.L., 1950-1958[/size]
[size=2]With a 123-64 record, Wheat never had a losing season and was a vital member of 6 playoff runs: winning a World Series ring in 1951. He was elected to three All-Star games and posted a career 2.84 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, with 1217 K?s. These numbers were high enough to place him 10th all-time in Wins, 5th in ERA, and 7th in WHIP upon his retirement following the 1958 season.
Never starting a game under the age of 30, Wheat dominated the first decade of the Pete Rose League and is clearly the best pitcher to retire during this time. Nothing epitomized this more than a game against Cincinnati in his final season as a starter. Wheat, combining with 1 inning of relief from Dave Hayworth, pitched in the PRL?s first no hitter. [/size][/font]
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[font=Times New Roman][size=5]1960 HoF Class ? The Old-timer?s Wing[/size][size=2]This special section of the Pete Rose League Hall of Fame has been reserved for the players who retired before the 1960 season, thus having shortened careers while playing in ratings decline. Although the stats may not be as impressive as future ?true? Hall of Famers, the fact that these numbers were entirely compiled after the age of 30 is a feat within itself.
Only one player ended up receiving this honor, and he is immortalized below.[/size][/font]
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[font=Times New Roman][size=5][url=http://www.simdynasty.com/player.jsp?id=1849050]Kareem O. Wheat[/url][/size]
[size=3]Starting Pitcher ? New York A.L., Pittsburgh N.L., New York N.L., 1950-1958[/size]
[size=2]With a 123-64 record, Wheat never had a losing season and was a vital member of 6 playoff runs: winning a World Series ring in 1951. He was elected to three All-Star games and posted a career 2.84 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, with 1217 K?s. These numbers were high enough to place him 10th all-time in Wins, 5th in ERA, and 7th in WHIP upon his retirement following the 1958 season.
Never starting a game under the age of 30, Wheat dominated the first decade of the Pete Rose League and is clearly the best pitcher to retire during this time. Nothing epitomized this more than a game against Cincinnati in his final season as a starter. Wheat, combining with 1 inning of relief from Dave Hayworth, pitched in the PRL?s first no hitter. [/size][/font]
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[font=Times New Roman][size=5][url=http://www.simdynasty.com/player.jsp?id=1848932]Elmer Collins[/url][/size]
[size=3]First Base ? Washington A.L., 1950-1960[/size]
[size=2]As an essential member of the Wildcats? American League dominance of the first decade, Elmer Collins totaled 331 HR, 1113 RBI, a .296 AVG, and a .517 SLG. His HR, Hits, RBI, and SLG numbers were good for 4th, 9th, 5th, and 6th all-time in the Pete Rose League upon retirement. Collins also retired as the A.L. First Base season record holder in Hits and RBI.
While taking Washington to 3 World Series titles and 9 straight playoff appearances, Collins will always be known for his tremendous power. He smacked over 30 homers six times in his career and was voted to the All Star team in 8 seasons, including 5 All Star starts.[/size][/font]
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[font=Times New Roman][size=5][url=http://www.simdynasty.com/player.jsp?id=1848464]Tipsy McStagger[/url][/size]
[size=3]Third Base ? Washington A.L., 1950-1960[/size]
[size=2]Playing at the hot corner on the most prolific team in the first decade of the PRL, Tipsy McStagger quickly became a Wildcats? fan favorite. A career .286 hitter, McStagger finished his remarkable career with 320 HR, 1013 RBI, and a .511 SLG. He retired 6th all-time in HR, 7th in RBI, and 8th in SLG while being a part of 9 playoff runs that ended with 3 World Series Rings.
McStagger left baseball as, undoubtedly, the best third baseman ever in the American League. His 5 All Star starts and 1 backup appearance are only the tip of the iceberg; Tipsy holds the A.L. Third Base season records in Hits, HR, Runs, OBP, and AVG. 1952 was a career year for McStagger as he was named the American League Most Valuable Player. [/size][/font]
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[font=Times New Roman][size=5][url=http://www.simdynasty.com/player.jsp?id=1848706]Bob Wessinger[/url][/size]
[size=3]Starting Pitcher ? Chicago N.L., 1950-1960[/size]
[size=2]Over the course of 11 dominating seasons, Bob Wessinger compiled a 170-90 record, 2.80 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, and 1915 K's. These numbers were good enough to place him 8th all-time in Wins, 4th in ERA, 5th in WHIP, and 4th in K's at the time of his retirement. Wessinger also retired as the N.L. single season record holder in SHO, IP, and K?s and N.L. all-time leader in SHO, ERA, and K?s. He appeared in 7 LCS's, 4 World Series and won 2 World Championship rings with the Black Sox. Voted to start the All-Star game for the National League on three occasions (and a backup 6 other times), Wessinger won 20 games each of these years while also being named the National League Cy Young winner in 1950 and 1955.
When Black Sox fans and any opposing N.L. batter think of "Ace" from the 1950's, they will no doubt think of Bob Wessinger. [/size][/font]
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[font=Times New Roman][size=5][url=http://www.simdynasty.com/player.jsp?id=1848932]Elmer Collins[/url][/size]
[size=3]First Base ? Washington A.L., 1950-1960[/size]
[size=2]As an essential member of the Wildcats? American League dominance of the first decade, Elmer Collins totaled 331 HR, 1113 RBI, a .296 AVG, and a .517 SLG. His HR, Hits, RBI, and SLG numbers were good for 4th, 9th, 5th, and 6th all-time in the Pete Rose League upon retirement. Collins also retired as the A.L. First Base season record holder in Hits and RBI.
While taking Washington to 3 World Series titles and 9 straight playoff appearances, Collins will always be known for his tremendous power. He smacked over 30 homers six times in his career and was voted to the All Star team in 8 seasons, including 5 All Star starts.[/size][/font]
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[font=Times New Roman][size=5][url=http://www.simdynasty.com/player.jsp?id=1848464]Tipsy McStagger[/url][/size]
[size=3]Third Base ? Washington A.L., 1950-1960[/size]
[size=2]Playing at the hot corner on the most prolific team in the first decade of the PRL, Tipsy McStagger quickly became a Wildcats? fan favorite. A career .286 hitter, McStagger finished his remarkable career with 320 HR, 1013 RBI, and a .511 SLG. He retired 6th all-time in HR, 7th in RBI, and 8th in SLG while being a part of 9 playoff runs that ended with 3 World Series Rings.
McStagger left baseball as, undoubtedly, the best third baseman ever in the American League. His 5 All Star starts and 1 backup appearance are only the tip of the iceberg; Tipsy holds the A.L. Third Base season records in Hits, HR, Runs, OBP, and AVG. 1952 was a career year for McStagger as he was named the American League Most Valuable Player. [/size][/font]
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[font=Times New Roman][size=5][url=http://www.simdynasty.com/player.jsp?id=1848706]Bob Wessinger[/url][/size]
[size=3]Starting Pitcher ? Chicago N.L., 1950-1960[/size]
[size=2]Over the course of 11 dominating seasons, Bob Wessinger compiled a 170-90 record, 2.80 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, and 1915 K's. These numbers were good enough to place him 8th all-time in Wins, 4th in ERA, 5th in WHIP, and 4th in K's at the time of his retirement. Wessinger also retired as the N.L. single season record holder in SHO, IP, and K?s and N.L. all-time leader in SHO, ERA, and K?s. He appeared in 7 LCS's, 4 World Series and won 2 World Championship rings with the Black Sox. Voted to start the All-Star game for the National League on three occasions (and a backup 6 other times), Wessinger won 20 games each of these years while also being named the National League Cy Young winner in 1950 and 1955.
When Black Sox fans and any opposing N.L. batter think of "Ace" from the 1950's, they will no doubt think of Bob Wessinger. [/size][/font]
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[font=Times New Roman][size=5][url=http://www.simdynasty.com/player.jsp?id=1849046]Fred Cox[/url][/size]
[size=3]Short Stop ? Baltimore A.L., Pittsburgh N.L., Washington A.L., 1950-1961[/size]
[size=2]Playing a majority of his career in Baltimore, Fred Cox amassed 2109 Hits, 1137 RBI, 1145 Runs with a .294 career Batting Average. As one of the Pete Rose League?s premiere players, he retired 7th all-time in HR, 4th in Hits, 7th in Runs, 4th in RBI, 4th in Doubles, and 3rd in Games Played. Cox was Baltimore?s Captain for seven seasons, leading them to the playoffs in 1950 and 1951 while setting A.L. Short Stop season records in Hits(206) and Runs(123).
Upon being traded to Pittsburgh during the 1956 season, Cox went on to set N.L. Second Base season records in Hits(193) and Runs(118) while also setting an N.L. season record in RBI with 150. He?d go to three more playoffs and four more All Star Games with Pittsburgh, finally winning a World Series in 1957. [/size][/font]
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[font=Times New Roman][size=5][url=http://www.simdynasty.com/player.jsp?id=1849074]Jackie Robinson[/url][/size]
[size=3]Third Base ? New York N.L., 1950-1961[/size]
[size=2]As the cornerstone for the New York franchise for over a decade, Jackie Robinson batted his way into the League?s record books over and over again. A career .316 hitter, Jackie accumulated 349 HR, 1222 RBI, and a .535 SLG. Upon stepping away from the game, he finished 3rd all-time in HR, 3rd in Hits, 3rd in RBI, 6th in Runs, 3rd in SLG, 3rd in OBP, 3rd in AVG, 3rd in Singles, 5th in Doubles, and 7th in Walks. Most impressive are his three seemingly unbreakable MLB single season records in Average(.379), SLG(.679), and OBP(.454). He holds N.L. career records in Hits and Singles while setting highs for N.L. Third Base season bests in Hits, Average, and OBP.
Robinson retired as the best Third Baseman in PRL history and perhaps as the greatest National League hitter of the 1950?s. He was named the League?s Most Valuable Player four times: 1952, 1953, 1955, and 1956. He was voted to the All Star game in 11 of his 12 seasons, including an amazing 9 starts. And most important to the New York fans, Jackie led his team to five playoff appearances and a World Championship in 1958 while setting an example for all future New York players to strive for.[/size][/font]
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[font=Times New Roman][size=5][url=http://www.simdynasty.com/player.jsp?id=1849046]Fred Cox[/url][/size]
[size=3]Short Stop ? Baltimore A.L., Pittsburgh N.L., Washington A.L., 1950-1961[/size]
[size=2]Playing a majority of his career in Baltimore, Fred Cox amassed 2109 Hits, 1137 RBI, 1145 Runs with a .294 career Batting Average. As one of the Pete Rose League?s premiere players, he retired 7th all-time in HR, 4th in Hits, 7th in Runs, 4th in RBI, 4th in Doubles, and 3rd in Games Played. Cox was Baltimore?s Captain for seven seasons, leading them to the playoffs in 1950 and 1951 while setting A.L. Short Stop season records in Hits(206) and Runs(123).
Upon being traded to Pittsburgh during the 1956 season, Cox went on to set N.L. Second Base season records in Hits(193) and Runs(118) while also setting an N.L. season record in RBI with 150. He?d go to three more playoffs and four more All Star Games with Pittsburgh, finally winning a World Series in 1957. [/size][/font]
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[font=Times New Roman][size=5][url=http://www.simdynasty.com/player.jsp?id=1849074]Jackie Robinson[/url][/size]
[size=3]Third Base ? New York N.L., 1950-1961[/size]
[size=2]As the cornerstone for the New York franchise for over a decade, Jackie Robinson batted his way into the League?s record books over and over again. A career .316 hitter, Jackie accumulated 349 HR, 1222 RBI, and a .535 SLG. Upon stepping away from the game, he finished 3rd all-time in HR, 3rd in Hits, 3rd in RBI, 6th in Runs, 3rd in SLG, 3rd in OBP, 3rd in AVG, 3rd in Singles, 5th in Doubles, and 7th in Walks. Most impressive are his three seemingly unbreakable MLB single season records in Average(.379), SLG(.679), and OBP(.454). He holds N.L. career records in Hits and Singles while setting highs for N.L. Third Base season bests in Hits, Average, and OBP.
Robinson retired as the best Third Baseman in PRL history and perhaps as the greatest National League hitter of the 1950?s. He was named the League?s Most Valuable Player four times: 1952, 1953, 1955, and 1956. He was voted to the All Star game in 11 of his 12 seasons, including an amazing 9 starts. And most important to the New York fans, Jackie led his team to five playoff appearances and a World Championship in 1958 while setting an example for all future New York players to strive for.[/size][/font]
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[font=Times New Roman][size=5][url=http://www.simdynasty.com/player.jsp?id=1848574]Cy Derr[/url][/size]
[size=3]First Base ? Pittsburgh N.L., Kansas City A.L., 1950-1962[/size]
[size=2]Arguably the best National League First Baseman of the 1950?s, Cy Derr was a leader on a perennial championship caliber Pittsburgh franchise. He played in 8 playoffs, 4 World Series, and won World Series Championships in 1951 and 1957: both with Pittsburgh. With 7 All Star appearances, including 4 starts, Derr led a distinguished career over the course of 13 seasons.
Derr will best be known for his amazing ability to get on base. He holds the National League single season First Base record in OBP (.412) and Runs (119). With 2126 career Hits, a .307 AVG, a .386 OBP, and 851 Walks, Derr ranks 7th, 4th, 3rd, and 3rd respectively all-time in these important categories upon his retirement. However, he had quite a bit of power to back up his remarkable on base numbers. Derr accumulated 299 HR, 373 Doubles, 1091 RBI, and 1259 Runs which were good enough for 9th, 5th, 8th, and 6th all-time.[/size][/font]
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[font=Times New Roman][size=5][url=http://www.simdynasty.com/player.jsp?id=1849043]Travis Tidd[/url][/size]
[size=3]Catcher ? Pittsburgh N.L., New York N.L., Washington A.L., 1950-1962[/size]
[size=2]Considered the greatest hitting catcher in the history of the PRL, Travis Tidd crushed his way to numerous records and staggering numbers at the most grueling position on the field. Tidd began his career in Pittsburgh where he lead his team to a World Series Championship in 1951 while being named the National League MVP, and eventually made his way to Washington, finding himself to be a proud owner of 3 more World Series Rings. Over the course of 13 great seasons, he made the playoffs 11 times with 9 All Star starts and 2 additional reserve roles.
Impressively, Tidd amassed career values of 1901 Hits, 345 HR (4th all-time), 1161 RBI (5th), a .302 AVG (7th), and a .526 SLG (4th). Additionally, he is one of two players ever to retire while holding single season position records in both leagues. Tidd retired with the National League Catcher records in HR (37) and RBI (105), while holding American League Catcher records in HR (37), RBI (123), and OBP (.416). Tidd will serve as the prime example for all future Catchers in the PRL to strive for.[/size][/font]
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[font=Times New Roman][size=5][url=http://www.simdynasty.com/player.jsp?id=1848574]Cy Derr[/url][/size]
[size=3]First Base ? Pittsburgh N.L., Kansas City A.L., 1950-1962[/size]
[size=2]Arguably the best National League First Baseman of the 1950?s, Cy Derr was a leader on a perennial championship caliber Pittsburgh franchise. He played in 8 playoffs, 4 World Series, and won World Series Championships in 1951 and 1957: both with Pittsburgh. With 7 All Star appearances, including 4 starts, Derr led a distinguished career over the course of 13 seasons.
Derr will best be known for his amazing ability to get on base. He holds the National League single season First Base record in OBP (.412) and Runs (119). With 2126 career Hits, a .307 AVG, a .386 OBP, and 851 Walks, Derr ranks 7th, 4th, 3rd, and 3rd respectively all-time in these important categories upon his retirement. However, he had quite a bit of power to back up his remarkable on base numbers. Derr accumulated 299 HR, 373 Doubles, 1091 RBI, and 1259 Runs which were good enough for 9th, 5th, 8th, and 6th all-time.[/size][/font]
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[font=Times New Roman][size=5][url=http://www.simdynasty.com/player.jsp?id=1849043]Travis Tidd[/url][/size]
[size=3]Catcher ? Pittsburgh N.L., New York N.L., Washington A.L., 1950-1962[/size]
[size=2]Considered the greatest hitting catcher in the history of the PRL, Travis Tidd crushed his way to numerous records and staggering numbers at the most grueling position on the field. Tidd began his career in Pittsburgh where he lead his team to a World Series Championship in 1951 while being named the National League MVP, and eventually made his way to Washington, finding himself to be a proud owner of 3 more World Series Rings. Over the course of 13 great seasons, he made the playoffs 11 times with 9 All Star starts and 2 additional reserve roles.
Impressively, Tidd amassed career values of 1901 Hits, 345 HR (4th all-time), 1161 RBI (5th), a .302 AVG (7th), and a .526 SLG (4th). Additionally, he is one of two players ever to retire while holding single season position records in both leagues. Tidd retired with the National League Catcher records in HR (37) and RBI (105), while holding American League Catcher records in HR (37), RBI (123), and OBP (.416). Tidd will serve as the prime example for all future Catchers in the PRL to strive for.[/size][/font]
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[font=Times New Roman][size=5][url=http://www.simdynasty.com/player.jsp?id=1849076]Rusty McCarthy[/url][/size]
[size=3]Starting Pitcher ? Chicago N.L., 1950-1962[/size]
[size=2]Rusty McCarthy played all 13 of his seasons for the Black Sox, compiling 189 wins - good enough for 7th on the all time list upon his retirement. His ERA of an even 3.00 and WHIP of 1.15 placed him 9th and 8th respectively on the all time lists, and he was able to win at least 17 games in eight out of the eleven seasons he was a starter. McCarthy lead the National League in wins up until he was converted to a reliever in 1961.
These terrific stats helped him secure 5 All Star selections and serve as a vital contributor to the Black Sox 9 playoff appearances, along with the two World Series rings, he earned while on the team. McCarthy was part of a great one-two pitching punch along with fellow Black Sox Hall of Fame pitcher Bob Wessinger. [/size][/font]
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[font=Times New Roman][size=5][url=http://www.simdynasty.com/player.jsp?id=1849076]Rusty McCarthy[/url][/size]
[size=3]Starting Pitcher ? Chicago N.L., 1950-1962[/size]
[size=2]Rusty McCarthy played all 13 of his seasons for the Black Sox, compiling 189 wins - good enough for 7th on the all time list upon his retirement. His ERA of an even 3.00 and WHIP of 1.15 placed him 9th and 8th respectively on the all time lists, and he was able to win at least 17 games in eight out of the eleven seasons he was a starter. McCarthy lead the National League in wins up until he was converted to a reliever in 1961.
These terrific stats helped him secure 5 All Star selections and serve as a vital contributor to the Black Sox 9 playoff appearances, along with the two World Series rings, he earned while on the team. McCarthy was part of a great one-two pitching punch along with fellow Black Sox Hall of Fame pitcher Bob Wessinger. [/size][/font]
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[font=Times New Roman][size=5][url=http://www.simdynasty.com/player.jsp?id=1849031]Katsy Barbee[/url][/size]
[size=3]Starting Pitcher ? Milwaukee N.L., Pittsburgh N.L., Washington A.L., 1950-1964[/size]
[size=2]As the 3rd overall pick in the PRL history, Katsy Barbee did not disappoint on or off the field. He began his stellar career with the Milwaukee Bombers where he would win his first Cy Young award on a struggling team. Barbee, however, wanted more: a World Series ring. Towards the end of the 1954 season Barbee was traded to the perennial contenders in Pittsburgh. The trade, however, was met with extreme criticism and scorn from numerous teams across the Pete Rose League. How could Milwaukee allow the top pitcher to be traded for two older pitchers with extremely deficient attributes? In short, the answer was that he couldn?t. Rather than give up their prized player, Pittsburgh would add onto the deal in order to retain Barbee?s services. Barbee would finish the season with his second Cy Young award and his first taste of the playoffs.
Even more surprising than the trade to Pittsburgh in 1954 was what would happen in 1955. Pittsburgh decided before the season that they needed to cleanse the team of any taint left behind by the drama in ?54. To the disappointment of the American League, Washington won the rights to Barbee - but not cheaply. The trade would benefit both teams as Washington and Pittsburgh would combine to win the next 3 World Series and Barbee would win the next 2 Cy Young Awards. His name would remain in the tabloids in Washington as Barbee went through with a controversial name change (only to eventually revert) and a brief stint in the bullpen that was widely unpopular.
After winning two consecutive World Series, Barbee would tack on two more Cy Young Awards (bringing his final total to 6) and clearly establish him as a top pitcher in PRL history. Upon his eventual retirement he left with a 250-115 record, 2642 K?s, a 1.07 WHIP, and a 2.52 ERA. Most impressively, Barbee pitched 12 full seasons with an ERA under 3.00, including 4 seasons under 2.00. He also retired with American League season records in CG and IP while finishing 4th all-time in Wins, 5th in CG, 6th in SHO, 2nd in ERA, 2nd in WHIP, 4th in IP, 2nd in K?s.
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[font=Times New Roman][size=5][url=http://www.simdynasty.com/player.jsp?id=1848413]John Borom[/url][/size]
[size=3]Starting Pitcher ? Cleveland A.L., Brooklyn N.L., Kansas City A.L., 1950-1964[/size]
[size=2] John Borom began his career as the 14th overall pick in the PRL's inaugural draft, by the Cleveland Kool Kats. He would go on to spend 7 seasons with Cleveland, and became the first (and only) player to win three consecutive Cy Young awards. Despite being on competitive Cleveland squads, Borom never found October glory; he only appeared in one LCS. At the beginning of the 1957 season, Cleveland shocked the world by dealing Borom - still in his prime - to the Brooklyn Painkillers. Champagne corks flew as the other 7 American League teams waved goodbye to a man who was murder every 5th day. During his 7-year stint with Cleveland, Borom started 245 games, with a record of 136-49, a 2.52 ERA, threw 92 complete games along with 31 shutouts, and won 3 Cy Young Awards.
After two seasons with Brooklyn, Borom was acquired by the Kansas City Beer Batters on the eve of the draft for two first round picks and former 20-game winner Karl Maun. Kansas City was a promising young squad, and Borom was set atop their rotation as a crown jewel.
In 1960, Borom finally captured a World Series Championship, which had evaded him for so long. KC's manager gave Borom the nod to start the clinching game against the mighty Chicago Black Sox, and he didn't disappoint: he pitched 8 innings in KC's winning effort.
Although he would appear in 3 other World Series with Kansas City, this was the only time his teammates would carry him off the field on their shoulders, as a champion.
On the down slope of his career, time, unlike so many hitters, finally caught up to Borom's fastball, and his skills gradually began to decline. He joined the bullpen for his final two seasons to make room in the rotation for highly touted prospects, like he himself had once been. Always the consummate professional, Borom embraced his new role, and relished the opportunity to pass along his knowledge to a new generation of pitchers.
Borom's career is an interesting one, and can be divided into two eras: The first, with Cleveland, was filled with individual accomplishments. Following a short coda with Brooklyn, the second era began with Kansas City, where he would capture all his team achievements. He would eventually retire with American League records in season Wins and career Shut Outs while finishing 5th all-time in Wins, 3rd in CG, 1st in SHO, 3rd in ERA, 3rd in WHIP, 5th in IP, and 6th in K?s.
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[font=Times New Roman][size=5][url=http://www.simdynasty.com/player.jsp?id=1848288]Luke Raczka[/url][/size]
[size=3]Left Field ? Pittsburgh N.L., New York N.L., 1950-1964[/size]
[size=2]As the prime model for consistency, Luke Raczka played 15 solid seasons in the Pete Rose League. Raczka started his career in Pittsburgh only to be taken away by New York in the 1952 expansion draft. Rarely would he deviate from his 25 HR/.300 average seasons as he would finish his career with outstanding total numbers that very few will ever obtain. Raczka?s work ethic and play style won him the heart of New York fans. Never missing a game due to injury, Luke ended his steady career with 342 HR, 1144 RBI, 2472 Hits, and a .293 Batting Average. Even without ever truly having a breakout season, he would retire 6th all-time in HR, 5th in Hits, 7th in RBI, 5th in Runs, 4th in Singles, 6th in Doubles, and 5th in Walks.
In spite of his inconspicuous attitude and play, Raczka was voted to 10 All Star games, starting 6 of them in Left Field. He was also a vital member of two World Series Championship teams, and unassumingly retires as the best Left Fielder to date with National League season records in Hits, Runs, OBP, and Average. To further emphasize Raczka?s miraculous consistency - all four of these records were set in different years. [/size][/font]
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[font=Times New Roman][size=5][url=http://www.simdynasty.com/player.jsp?id=1849031]Katsy Barbee[/url][/size]
[size=3]Starting Pitcher ? Milwaukee N.L., Pittsburgh N.L., Washington A.L., 1950-1964[/size]
[size=2]As the 3rd overall pick in the PRL history, Katsy Barbee did not disappoint on or off the field. He began his stellar career with the Milwaukee Bombers where he would win his first Cy Young award on a struggling team. Barbee, however, wanted more: a World Series ring. Towards the end of the 1954 season Barbee was traded to the perennial contenders in Pittsburgh. The trade, however, was met with extreme criticism and scorn from numerous teams across the Pete Rose League. How could Milwaukee allow the top pitcher to be traded for two older pitchers with extremely deficient attributes? In short, the answer was that he couldn?t. Rather than give up their prized player, Pittsburgh would add onto the deal in order to retain Barbee?s services. Barbee would finish the season with his second Cy Young award and his first taste of the playoffs.
Even more surprising than the trade to Pittsburgh in 1954 was what would happen in 1955. Pittsburgh decided before the season that they needed to cleanse the team of any taint left behind by the drama in ?54. To the disappointment of the American League, Washington won the rights to Barbee - but not cheaply. The trade would benefit both teams as Washington and Pittsburgh would combine to win the next 3 World Series and Barbee would win the next 2 Cy Young Awards. His name would remain in the tabloids in Washington as Barbee went through with a controversial name change (only to eventually revert) and a brief stint in the bullpen that was widely unpopular.
After winning two consecutive World Series, Barbee would tack on two more Cy Young Awards (bringing his final total to 6) and clearly establish him as a top pitcher in PRL history. Upon his eventual retirement he left with a 250-115 record, 2642 K?s, a 1.07 WHIP, and a 2.52 ERA. Most impressively, Barbee pitched 12 full seasons with an ERA under 3.00, including 4 seasons under 2.00. He also retired with American League season records in CG and IP while finishing 4th all-time in Wins, 5th in CG, 6th in SHO, 2nd in ERA, 2nd in WHIP, 4th in IP, 2nd in K?s.
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[font=Times New Roman][size=5][url=http://www.simdynasty.com/player.jsp?id=1848413]John Borom[/url][/size]
[size=3]Starting Pitcher ? Cleveland A.L., Brooklyn N.L., Kansas City A.L., 1950-1964[/size]
[size=2] John Borom began his career as the 14th overall pick in the PRL's inaugural draft, by the Cleveland Kool Kats. He would go on to spend 7 seasons with Cleveland, and became the first (and only) player to win three consecutive Cy Young awards. Despite being on competitive Cleveland squads, Borom never found October glory; he only appeared in one LCS. At the beginning of the 1957 season, Cleveland shocked the world by dealing Borom - still in his prime - to the Brooklyn Painkillers. Champagne corks flew as the other 7 American League teams waved goodbye to a man who was murder every 5th day. During his 7-year stint with Cleveland, Borom started 245 games, with a record of 136-49, a 2.52 ERA, threw 92 complete games along with 31 shutouts, and won 3 Cy Young Awards.
After two seasons with Brooklyn, Borom was acquired by the Kansas City Beer Batters on the eve of the draft for two first round picks and former 20-game winner Karl Maun. Kansas City was a promising young squad, and Borom was set atop their rotation as a crown jewel.
In 1960, Borom finally captured a World Series Championship, which had evaded him for so long. KC's manager gave Borom the nod to start the clinching game against the mighty Chicago Black Sox, and he didn't disappoint: he pitched 8 innings in KC's winning effort.
Although he would appear in 3 other World Series with Kansas City, this was the only time his teammates would carry him off the field on their shoulders, as a champion.
On the down slope of his career, time, unlike so many hitters, finally caught up to Borom's fastball, and his skills gradually began to decline. He joined the bullpen for his final two seasons to make room in the rotation for highly touted prospects, like he himself had once been. Always the consummate professional, Borom embraced his new role, and relished the opportunity to pass along his knowledge to a new generation of pitchers.
Borom's career is an interesting one, and can be divided into two eras: The first, with Cleveland, was filled with individual accomplishments. Following a short coda with Brooklyn, the second era began with Kansas City, where he would capture all his team achievements. He would eventually retire with American League records in season Wins and career Shut Outs while finishing 5th all-time in Wins, 3rd in CG, 1st in SHO, 3rd in ERA, 3rd in WHIP, 5th in IP, and 6th in K?s.
Although Borom will be going into the Hall of Fame wearing a Cleveland cap, the Kansas City Beer Batters have announced plans to retire his jersey: it will hang right next to the 1960 World Champions banner. [/size][/font]
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[font=Times New Roman][size=5][url=http://www.simdynasty.com/player.jsp?id=1848288]Luke Raczka[/url][/size]
[size=3]Left Field ? Pittsburgh N.L., New York N.L., 1950-1964[/size]
[size=2]As the prime model for consistency, Luke Raczka played 15 solid seasons in the Pete Rose League. Raczka started his career in Pittsburgh only to be taken away by New York in the 1952 expansion draft. Rarely would he deviate from his 25 HR/.300 average seasons as he would finish his career with outstanding total numbers that very few will ever obtain. Raczka?s work ethic and play style won him the heart of New York fans. Never missing a game due to injury, Luke ended his steady career with 342 HR, 1144 RBI, 2472 Hits, and a .293 Batting Average. Even without ever truly having a breakout season, he would retire 6th all-time in HR, 5th in Hits, 7th in RBI, 5th in Runs, 4th in Singles, 6th in Doubles, and 5th in Walks.
In spite of his inconspicuous attitude and play, Raczka was voted to 10 All Star games, starting 6 of them in Left Field. He was also a vital member of two World Series Championship teams, and unassumingly retires as the best Left Fielder to date with National League season records in Hits, Runs, OBP, and Average. To further emphasize Raczka?s miraculous consistency - all four of these records were set in different years. [/size][/font]
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[font=Times New Roman][size=5][b][url=http://www.simdynasty.com/player.jsp?id=1849095]Jamie Roenicke[/url][/b][/size] [img]http://www.simdynasty.com/images/cha416.gif[/img]
[size=3][b]Starting Pitcher ? Chicago A.L., Chicago N.L. 1950-1965[/b][/size]
[size=2]Playing the length of his career in the city of Chicago, Jamie Roenicke established himself as one of the top pitchers in both the American and National Leagues. Drafted in the 2nd round of the PRL inaugural draft by the Avengers, Roenicke quickly began to dominate the AL. He accumulated at least 13 wins in all but one of his nine seasons with the team - three times eclipsing the 20 win plateau. While leading the Avengers to six Wild Cards and four ALCS Championships, Roenicke was also voted to eight straight All Star games as an AL representative. Even with his multiple chances in the World Series, a championship ring remained elusive to both Roenicke and the Avengers.
Following a heart-breaking loss in the 1958 World Series, the Avengers traded Roenicke across town to the promising Black Sox. Roenicke would not disappoint on the North-side as he would finally claim a ring in his first season with the team, eventually adding two more in 1963 and 1964. Amazingly, Roenicke went from one dynasty to another as the Black Sox made the World Series in six of seven years between 1959 and 1965, allowing Roenicke to have been a part of 13 playoffs and 10 World Series in just 16 years in the majors.
In the National League, Roenicke was voted to 5 more playoff games while starting two of them. He was also named the Cy Young award winner for the NL in 1961 at the age of 32. All in all, Roenicke finished his career with a 279-154 record, 3.15 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, 2691 K?s, and an amazing 36 SHO. These totals were great enough to put him near the top in almost every pitching category. Upon retirement, he finished 3rd overall in Wins, 2nd in CG, 3rd in SHO, 14th in ERA and WHIP, 3rd in IP, and 4th in K?s. Jamie Roenicke will always be considered one of the premiere pitchers in all of the Pete Rose League history.[/size][/font]
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[font=Times New Roman][size=5][b][url=http://www.simdynasty.com/player.jsp?id=1849095]Jamie Roenicke[/url][/b][/size] [img]http://www.simdynasty.com/images/cha416.gif[/img]
[size=3][b]Starting Pitcher ? Chicago A.L., Chicago N.L. 1950-1965[/b][/size]
[size=2]Playing the length of his career in the city of Chicago, Jamie Roenicke established himself as one of the top pitchers in both the American and National Leagues. Drafted in the 2nd round of the PRL inaugural draft by the Avengers, Roenicke quickly began to dominate the AL. He accumulated at least 13 wins in all but one of his nine seasons with the team - three times eclipsing the 20 win plateau. While leading the Avengers to six Wild Cards and four ALCS Championships, Roenicke was also voted to eight straight All Star games as an AL representative. Even with his multiple chances in the World Series, a championship ring remained elusive to both Roenicke and the Avengers.
Following a heart-breaking loss in the 1958 World Series, the Avengers traded Roenicke across town to the promising Black Sox. Roenicke would not disappoint on the North-side as he would finally claim a ring in his first season with the team, eventually adding two more in 1963 and 1964. Amazingly, Roenicke went from one dynasty to another as the Black Sox made the World Series in six of seven years between 1959 and 1965, allowing Roenicke to have been a part of 13 playoffs and 10 World Series in just 16 years in the majors.
In the National League, Roenicke was voted to 5 more playoff games while starting two of them. He was also named the Cy Young award winner for the NL in 1961 at the age of 32. All in all, Roenicke finished his career with a 279-154 record, 3.15 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, 2691 K?s, and an amazing 36 SHO. These totals were great enough to put him near the top in almost every pitching category. Upon retirement, he finished 3rd overall in Wins, 2nd in CG, 3rd in SHO, 14th in ERA and WHIP, 3rd in IP, and 4th in K?s. Jamie Roenicke will always be considered one of the premiere pitchers in all of the Pete Rose League history.[/size][/font]
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[font=Times New Roman][size=5][url=http://www.simdynasty.com/player.jsp?id=1848412]Agador Spartacus[/url][/size]
[size=3]Starting Pitcher ? Washington A.L., 1950-1966[/size]
[size=2]When discussions begin about the best players in the history of the PRL, Agador Spartacus will always be a part of the debate. Playing his entire career as a Washington Wildcat, Spartacus retired as one of the most decorated pitchers in the history of the league.
Spartacus struggled his first 3 seasons in the majors, twice having an ERA over 4.00 and a WHIP over 1.30. But in 1953 he would begin a run that would cement him as a premiere starter. From 1953 to 1963 Spartacus never had an ERA over 3.16 including ten years under 3.00. Eight of these seasons he would break the 20-win mark, which lead him to fifteen straight seasons with a winning record. Unsurprisingly with these totals, and combined with playing for the dominant team in the American League, Spartacus would become the first player to record 300 wins.
Not only was Spartacus a leader on the field for Washington, but he was also a leader in the clubhouse. His high leadership allowed him to become a fan favorite from the beginning, as well as admired by the press who voted him to five Cy Young Awards: 1954, 1957, 1959, 1961, and 1963. In addition, Spartacus was named to 12 All Star games, including 5 starts while leading his Wildcats to 12 playoff appearances and 3 World Series Championships.
Retiring as the PRL career leader in Wins (304), Spartacus would finished with numerous amazing stats. He ended 1st in Complete Games (150), 4th in Shut Outs (36), 10th in ERA (3.08), 2nd in Innings Pitched (4245.2), and 2nd in Strikeouts (2875).[/size][/font]
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[font=Times New Roman][size=5][url=http://www.simdynasty.com/player.jsp?id=1848364]Red Stimson[/url][/size]
[size=3]Center Field ? Cleveland N.L., Washington A.L., 1950-1966[/size]
[size=2]As a model for consistency, Red Stimson was a mainstay in the Washington Wildcat lineup for 17 seasons. The PRL?s resident Ironman, Stimson played in all 162 games for 13 seasons, including an amazing streak of 12 consecutive years. Because of his amazing endurance as a player, he was able to accumulate elevated stats while helping to push the Wildcats to 12 playoff appearances and 3 World Series Rings.
Stimson was voted to represent the American League at Center Field nine times, including seven All Star starts. Four times he would break the 200 Hit mark in a season, including an AL Center Field record 222 Hits in 1955. Stimson would retire holding two other positional records including RBI (127) and Runs (153). A .285 career hitter, Simson finished with the 4th most Hits in the PRL (2872), 3rd in Runs (1660), 4th in RBI (1400), 3rd in Singles, 3rd in Doubles, 2nd in Triples, and 2nd in Walks. [/size][/font]
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[font=Times New Roman][size=5][url=http://www.simdynasty.com/player.jsp?id=1848451]Yuutaro Tanaka[/url][/size]
[size=3]Starting Pitcher ? Pittsburgh N.L., New York N.L., 1950-1966[/size]
[size=2]Racking up 246 wins over the course of 17 solid seasons, Yuutaro Tanaka performed as the best Starting Pitcher in the history of the PRL to play his entire career in the National League. Tanaka spent his first two seasons in Pittsburgh, leading his team to a World Series Championship in 1951. The following year, however, he was selected by the New York expansion franchise to serve as the anchor of the new team?s starting rotation where he would lead the clubhouse for the next 14 seasons.
During the next few years, Tanaka would learn to control his amazing fastball as he saw his ERA drop under 3.60 from 1953-1962 while striking out at least 160 batters each year. It took him 7 more years before recapturing a World Series ring in 1958, the year after having his best season as a Starting Pitcher going 22-3 with a 2.46 ERA. He would finish his career with 12 seasons of a winning record including 14 (13 straight) seasons with double digit wins, while also leading his teams to 6 playoffs in addition to being selected to 6 All Star games.
Based purely off of National League stats, Tanaka finished first in career Wins (246), IP (3749.1), and Strikeouts (2836). Overall, his 246-146 record helped him finish 5th all-time in the PRL, 4th in IP, and 3rd in Strikeouts. Tanaka?s fastball will be remembered by all NL batters who couldn?t catch up to it; almost as much as the PRL-leading 76 batters who were plunked by it.[/size][/font]
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[font=Times New Roman][size=5][url=http://www.simdynasty.com/player.jsp?id=1848412]Agador Spartacus[/url][/size]
[size=3]Starting Pitcher ? Washington A.L., 1950-1966[/size]
[size=2]When discussions begin about the best players in the history of the PRL, Agador Spartacus will always be a part of the debate. Playing his entire career as a Washington Wildcat, Spartacus retired as one of the most decorated pitchers in the history of the league.
Spartacus struggled his first 3 seasons in the majors, twice having an ERA over 4.00 and a WHIP over 1.30. But in 1953 he would begin a run that would cement him as a premiere starter. From 1953 to 1963 Spartacus never had an ERA over 3.16 including ten years under 3.00. Eight of these seasons he would break the 20-win mark, which lead him to fifteen straight seasons with a winning record. Unsurprisingly with these totals, and combined with playing for the dominant team in the American League, Spartacus would become the first player to record 300 wins.
Not only was Spartacus a leader on the field for Washington, but he was also a leader in the clubhouse. His high leadership allowed him to become a fan favorite from the beginning, as well as admired by the press who voted him to five Cy Young Awards: 1954, 1957, 1959, 1961, and 1963. In addition, Spartacus was named to 12 All Star games, including 5 starts while leading his Wildcats to 12 playoff appearances and 3 World Series Championships.
Retiring as the PRL career leader in Wins (304), Spartacus would finished with numerous amazing stats. He ended 1st in Complete Games (150), 4th in Shut Outs (36), 10th in ERA (3.08), 2nd in Innings Pitched (4245.2), and 2nd in Strikeouts (2875).[/size][/font]
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[font=Times New Roman][size=5][url=http://www.simdynasty.com/player.jsp?id=1848364]Red Stimson[/url][/size]
[size=3]Center Field ? Cleveland N.L., Washington A.L., 1950-1966[/size]
[size=2]As a model for consistency, Red Stimson was a mainstay in the Washington Wildcat lineup for 17 seasons. The PRL?s resident Ironman, Stimson played in all 162 games for 13 seasons, including an amazing streak of 12 consecutive years. Because of his amazing endurance as a player, he was able to accumulate elevated stats while helping to push the Wildcats to 12 playoff appearances and 3 World Series Rings.
Stimson was voted to represent the American League at Center Field nine times, including seven All Star starts. Four times he would break the 200 Hit mark in a season, including an AL Center Field record 222 Hits in 1955. Stimson would retire holding two other positional records including RBI (127) and Runs (153). A .285 career hitter, Simson finished with the 4th most Hits in the PRL (2872), 3rd in Runs (1660), 4th in RBI (1400), 3rd in Singles, 3rd in Doubles, 2nd in Triples, and 2nd in Walks. [/size][/font]
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[font=Times New Roman][size=5][url=http://www.simdynasty.com/player.jsp?id=1848451]Yuutaro Tanaka[/url][/size]
[size=3]Starting Pitcher ? Pittsburgh N.L., New York N.L., 1950-1966[/size]
[size=2]Racking up 246 wins over the course of 17 solid seasons, Yuutaro Tanaka performed as the best Starting Pitcher in the history of the PRL to play his entire career in the National League. Tanaka spent his first two seasons in Pittsburgh, leading his team to a World Series Championship in 1951. The following year, however, he was selected by the New York expansion franchise to serve as the anchor of the new team?s starting rotation where he would lead the clubhouse for the next 14 seasons.
During the next few years, Tanaka would learn to control his amazing fastball as he saw his ERA drop under 3.60 from 1953-1962 while striking out at least 160 batters each year. It took him 7 more years before recapturing a World Series ring in 1958, the year after having his best season as a Starting Pitcher going 22-3 with a 2.46 ERA. He would finish his career with 12 seasons of a winning record including 14 (13 straight) seasons with double digit wins, while also leading his teams to 6 playoffs in addition to being selected to 6 All Star games.
Based purely off of National League stats, Tanaka finished first in career Wins (246), IP (3749.1), and Strikeouts (2836). Overall, his 246-146 record helped him finish 5th all-time in the PRL, 4th in IP, and 3rd in Strikeouts. Tanaka?s fastball will be remembered by all NL batters who couldn?t catch up to it; almost as much as the PRL-leading 76 batters who were plunked by it.[/size][/font]
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[font=Times New Roman][size=5][url=http://www.simdynasty.com/player.jsp?id=1848514]Jack O. Lantern[/url][/size]
[size=3]Starting Pitcher ? Pittsburgh N.L., New York A.L., 1952-1967[/size]
[size=2]Over 16 seasons, both the National and American leagues were lucky enough to have the experience of watching Jack O. Lantern take the mound. He began his career in 1952 playing for the Pittsburgh Monkey Mooks, and after 10.5 solid seasons Lantern finished his career playing in the other league for New York. While in Pitt, Lantern amassed four All Star appearances and three Cy Young Awards: 1957, 1958, and 1960. Lantern saw the post-season nine times, including a sole World Series Victory in his best season of 1957.
Only once would Lantern find himself with a losing record at the end of a season. Fifteen of his sixteen years in the majors he finished over .500, compiling 255 Wins to go along with 2,351 Strikeouts. His 3.17 ERA and 1.14 WHIP ranks him among the best at 12th and 5th overall while his Wins, SHO, and K?s totals brought him to 5th, 10th, and 10th, respectively. He would also complete five full seasons with an ERA under 3.00; not bad for the 412th pick of the inaugural Pete Rose League draft.[/size][/font]
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[font=Times New Roman][size=5][url=http://www.simdynasty.com/player.jsp?id=1848514]Jack O. Lantern[/url][/size]
[size=3]Starting Pitcher ? Pittsburgh N.L., New York A.L., 1952-1967[/size]
[size=2]Over 16 seasons, both the National and American leagues were lucky enough to have the experience of watching Jack O. Lantern take the mound. He began his career in 1952 playing for the Pittsburgh Monkey Mooks, and after 10.5 solid seasons Lantern finished his career playing in the other league for New York. While in Pitt, Lantern amassed four All Star appearances and three Cy Young Awards: 1957, 1958, and 1960. Lantern saw the post-season nine times, including a sole World Series Victory in his best season of 1957.
Only once would Lantern find himself with a losing record at the end of a season. Fifteen of his sixteen years in the majors he finished over .500, compiling 255 Wins to go along with 2,351 Strikeouts. His 3.17 ERA and 1.14 WHIP ranks him among the best at 12th and 5th overall while his Wins, SHO, and K?s totals brought him to 5th, 10th, and 10th, respectively. He would also complete five full seasons with an ERA under 3.00; not bad for the 412th pick of the inaugural Pete Rose League draft.[/size][/font]
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[font=Times New Roman][size=5][url=http://www.simdynasty.com/player.jsp?id=2530687]Paul Gilmore[/url][/size]
[size=3]Relief Pitcher, Kansas City A.L., 1956-1968[/size]
[size=2]Paul Gilmore was drafted by Cleveland with the 12th pick of the 1955 draft, but traded to Kansas City on opening day in exchange for former Rookie of the Year, catcher Ed Herzog.
He stepped in as the Beer Batters? closer from Day 1, and held the same position for all of his 13 seasons. Gilmore was named to 10 All-Star teams, won 4 Fireman Awards, and was the runner up 4 times as well. He recorded 50+ saves 5 times, and 40+ saves 11 times. He ended his career with 610 saves, good for 3rd All-Time.
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[font=Times New Roman][size=5][url=http://www.simdynasty.com/player.jsp?id=2375629]Dick Kinder[/url][/size]
[size=3]Left Field, Kansas City A.L., 1954-1968[/size]
[size=2] Dick Kinder was drafted by the Kansas City Beer Batters in the 2nd Round of the 1954 draft. He was their left field starter from day one; he held the position until his retirement 15 seasons later.
Although Kinder never won an MVP, he racked up the counting stats: 1370 Runs (10th All Time), 457 Home Runs (4th All Time), 1460 RBIs (5th All Time), 2480 Hits (6th All Time), and 1899 Strikeouts (2nd only to the great Hoyt Langston Tilman). His blend of speed and power was also impressive, he finished with 5 20/20 seasons, and a 30/30 season (236 Stolen Bases Overall).
He will probably be best remembered for his magical 1959 season, which is undoubtedly the best season ever by a non-MVP winner (Again, 2nd to the great Hoyt Langston Tilman?is that even a loss?): .309, 132 Runs, 48 Home Runs, 151 RBIs (Still the Pete Rose League Record), and 30 steals.
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[font=Times New Roman][size=5][url=http://www.simdynasty.com/player.jsp?id=1848799]Bill McGarr[/url][/size]
[size=3]Relief Pitcher, Chicago N.L., 1950-1968[/size]
[size=2]As the last remaining member of the original Black Sox team, Bill McGarr proved to be a hero year in and year out to the North side of Chicago. Few in the Chicago club knew in 1950 that they were drafting the best Relief Pitcher the PRL would ever see as he would accumulate 742 saves (1st all time) with a 2.73 ERA and 1.16 WHIP over the course of his amazing 19 year career.
Of course, McGarr?s career began strong as he was named the National League Rookie of the Year in 1950. Soon, his trophy would fill with 8 National League Fireman Awards (1952, 1953, 1956, 1957, 1959, 1960, 1961, and 1963) and even 2 National League Cy Youngs (1959 and 1962). He finished with 13 seasons of 40+ Saves and 5 seasons with a sub 2.00 ERA.
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[font=Times New Roman][size=5][url=http://www.simdynasty.com/player.jsp?id=1849141]Rip Monaco[/url][/size]
[size=3]Starting Pitcher, Chicago A.L., Chicago N.L., Chicago A.L., 1950-1968[/size]
[size=2]Rip Monaco is the best player in the history of Chicago sports. Sandwiched around a brief stint with the Black Sox, Monaco spent 15 of his 19 seasons as an Initiative. However, stating that his career make him the best player in Chicago is selling Monaco short: he was the best pitcher in the history of the Pete Rose League.
Attempting to quantify how good Monaco was is an accomplishment in itself. He finished his career on top of six of the most important stats to pitchers. This includes a 320-189 record, a 2.44 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, 44 Shut Outs, 4815.1 Innings Pitched, and 3737 Strike Outs. His 3737 Strike Outs are a massive 800 more than any other pitcher. 15 times Monaco broke a 3.00 ERA over a season, including 3 under 2.00 (and 8 with a WHIP under 1.00!). These amazing stats pushed Monaco 15 winning seasons, and 1 American League Cy Young with an additional 2 in the National League.
Monaco retired as the PRL Season Record Holder in K?s (247), ERA (1.39), WHIP (.88) and a National League Record Holder in Shut Outs (7). He would make 15 trips to the All Star game and win 2 World Series in his 3 years with the Black Sox. Disappointingly, Monaco could never help the Initiative to win a World Series in 6 trips to the playoffs.[/size][/font]
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[size=3]Second Base, Washington A.L., 1950-1968[/size]
[size=2]The best player in the Pete Rose League. Ever. With no doubt.
Need proof that he?s the best? Well, Hoyt Langston Tilman retired first in the PRL in the following statistics: HR (687), Hits (3889), RBI (2144), Runs (2309), Singles (2393), Doubles (649), and Triples (160). He also retired 2nd in SLG (.552) and Walks (1192) with a 3rd place in Average (.311). He finished with 83 more Home Runs and 783 more Hits than second place.
Still don?t believe? How about 8 seasons of 40+ Home Runs and the owner of the only season of 48+ Home Runs (52 in 1953)? Or 12 seasons with a .300+ Average, including 3 over .350? And the grand total of games he missed due to injury over his career? Zero.
What about his awards, you might be asking? Did he win any of those? Yes. The American League MVP belonged to Tilman. His name could be etched on the trophy years in advance. He would win the MVP 12 total times (with his first in 1950 along with also receiving the Rookie of the Year) including an astonishing streak of 11 straight from 1953 to 1963. He made 17 trips to the All Star game including 12 starts at Second Base.
As for the single season awards? Yea, he has those too. Tilman is the PRL Season Record Holder in Hits (237), HR (52), RBI (151), Runs (167), SLG (.662), Singles (157), and Triples (18). He?s also the American League Second Base Season Record Holder in Hits (237), HR (52), RBI (151), Runs (167), OBP (.416), and AVG (.358).
Oh yea, he also made 12 trips to the playoffs and won 3 World Series Rings.
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[font=Times New Roman][size=5][url=http://www.simdynasty.com/player.jsp?id=1934344]Velvet Williams[/url][/size]
[size=3]Catcher, Pittsburgh N.L., New York N.L., 1951-1968[/size]
[size=2]An argument can be made that Velvet Williams retired as the best catcher in the history of the Pete Rose League. What Travis Tidd has in hitting the ball over the fence, Williams has in getting on base. Williams finished his 18 year career with a .286 AVG, .369 OBP, 3189 Hits, 1428 BBs, and 1748 Runs.
Velvet set numerous records, especially at catcher where he finished with National League season records in Hits (231), Runs (129), OBP (.409), and AVG (.335). His 1428 BBs rank him first all time in the PRL, an amazing 230 more than any other player. He also is a rare player to have retired with more BBs than Strike Outs (58).
Beginning with a Rookie of the Year Award in 1951, Velvet soon became the backstop of the Wrothgar franchise for the next 16 years. In New York he would become the National League career record holder in Singles and Doubles and finish overall 3rd in Hits, 6th in RBI, 3rd in Runs, 2nd in Singles, and 2nd in Doubles. His knack for finding holes in the defense allowed him to rack up the PRL season record in Singles (167).
As for his position, Williams was unrivaled. He went to 16 All Star games including 15 All Star starts (14 of those starts were consecutive). During this run, Williams would become the National League Catcher season record holder in Hits (231), Runs (129), OBP (.409), and AVG (.335). Most importantly, he lead 2 of his teams to World Series Championships in 6 trips to the playoffs.[/size][/font]
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[font=Times New Roman][size=5][url=http://www.simdynasty.com/player.jsp?id=2530687]Paul Gilmore[/url][/size]
[size=3]Relief Pitcher, Kansas City A.L., 1956-1968[/size]
[size=2]Paul Gilmore was drafted by Cleveland with the 12th pick of the 1955 draft, but traded to Kansas City on opening day in exchange for former Rookie of the Year, catcher Ed Herzog.
He stepped in as the Beer Batters? closer from Day 1, and held the same position for all of his 13 seasons. Gilmore was named to 10 All-Star teams, won 4 Fireman Awards, and was the runner up 4 times as well. He recorded 50+ saves 5 times, and 40+ saves 11 times. He ended his career with 610 saves, good for 3rd All-Time.
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[font=Times New Roman][size=5][url=http://www.simdynasty.com/player.jsp?id=2375629]Dick Kinder[/url][/size]
[size=3]Left Field, Kansas City A.L., 1954-1968[/size]
[size=2] Dick Kinder was drafted by the Kansas City Beer Batters in the 2nd Round of the 1954 draft. He was their left field starter from day one; he held the position until his retirement 15 seasons later.
Although Kinder never won an MVP, he racked up the counting stats: 1370 Runs (10th All Time), 457 Home Runs (4th All Time), 1460 RBIs (5th All Time), 2480 Hits (6th All Time), and 1899 Strikeouts (2nd only to the great Hoyt Langston Tilman). His blend of speed and power was also impressive, he finished with 5 20/20 seasons, and a 30/30 season (236 Stolen Bases Overall).
He will probably be best remembered for his magical 1959 season, which is undoubtedly the best season ever by a non-MVP winner (Again, 2nd to the great Hoyt Langston Tilman?is that even a loss?): .309, 132 Runs, 48 Home Runs, 151 RBIs (Still the Pete Rose League Record), and 30 steals.
He will be remembered as the glue that held a championship caliber team together for 15 seasons, and one of the first stars to be drafted by the current regime.[/size][/font]
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[font=Times New Roman][size=5][url=http://www.simdynasty.com/player.jsp?id=1848799]Bill McGarr[/url][/size]
[size=3]Relief Pitcher, Chicago N.L., 1950-1968[/size]
[size=2]As the last remaining member of the original Black Sox team, Bill McGarr proved to be a hero year in and year out to the North side of Chicago. Few in the Chicago club knew in 1950 that they were drafting the best Relief Pitcher the PRL would ever see as he would accumulate 742 saves (1st all time) with a 2.73 ERA and 1.16 WHIP over the course of his amazing 19 year career.
Of course, McGarr?s career began strong as he was named the National League Rookie of the Year in 1950. Soon, his trophy would fill with 8 National League Fireman Awards (1952, 1953, 1956, 1957, 1959, 1960, 1961, and 1963) and even 2 National League Cy Youngs (1959 and 1962). He finished with 13 seasons of 40+ Saves and 5 seasons with a sub 2.00 ERA.
He was named to 13 All Star games and, most importantly, helped the Black Sox to 12 Playoffs including 4 World Series Championships.[/size][/font]
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[font=Times New Roman][size=5][url=http://www.simdynasty.com/player.jsp?id=1849141]Rip Monaco[/url][/size]
[size=3]Starting Pitcher, Chicago A.L., Chicago N.L., Chicago A.L., 1950-1968[/size]
[size=2]Rip Monaco is the best player in the history of Chicago sports. Sandwiched around a brief stint with the Black Sox, Monaco spent 15 of his 19 seasons as an Initiative. However, stating that his career make him the best player in Chicago is selling Monaco short: he was the best pitcher in the history of the Pete Rose League.
Attempting to quantify how good Monaco was is an accomplishment in itself. He finished his career on top of six of the most important stats to pitchers. This includes a 320-189 record, a 2.44 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, 44 Shut Outs, 4815.1 Innings Pitched, and 3737 Strike Outs. His 3737 Strike Outs are a massive 800 more than any other pitcher. 15 times Monaco broke a 3.00 ERA over a season, including 3 under 2.00 (and 8 with a WHIP under 1.00!). These amazing stats pushed Monaco 15 winning seasons, and 1 American League Cy Young with an additional 2 in the National League.
Monaco retired as the PRL Season Record Holder in K?s (247), ERA (1.39), WHIP (.88) and a National League Record Holder in Shut Outs (7). He would make 15 trips to the All Star game and win 2 World Series in his 3 years with the Black Sox. Disappointingly, Monaco could never help the Initiative to win a World Series in 6 trips to the playoffs.[/size][/font]
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[font=Times New Roman][size=5][url=http://www.simdynasty.com/player.jsp?id=1849163]Hoyt Langston Tilman[/url][/size]
[size=3]Second Base, Washington A.L., 1950-1968[/size]
[size=2]The best player in the Pete Rose League. Ever. With no doubt.
Need proof that he?s the best? Well, Hoyt Langston Tilman retired first in the PRL in the following statistics: HR (687), Hits (3889), RBI (2144), Runs (2309), Singles (2393), Doubles (649), and Triples (160). He also retired 2nd in SLG (.552) and Walks (1192) with a 3rd place in Average (.311). He finished with 83 more Home Runs and 783 more Hits than second place.
Still don?t believe? How about 8 seasons of 40+ Home Runs and the owner of the only season of 48+ Home Runs (52 in 1953)? Or 12 seasons with a .300+ Average, including 3 over .350? And the grand total of games he missed due to injury over his career? Zero.
What about his awards, you might be asking? Did he win any of those? Yes. The American League MVP belonged to Tilman. His name could be etched on the trophy years in advance. He would win the MVP 12 total times (with his first in 1950 along with also receiving the Rookie of the Year) including an astonishing streak of 11 straight from 1953 to 1963. He made 17 trips to the All Star game including 12 starts at Second Base.
As for the single season awards? Yea, he has those too. Tilman is the PRL Season Record Holder in Hits (237), HR (52), RBI (151), Runs (167), SLG (.662), Singles (157), and Triples (18). He?s also the American League Second Base Season Record Holder in Hits (237), HR (52), RBI (151), Runs (167), OBP (.416), and AVG (.358).
Oh yea, he also made 12 trips to the playoffs and won 3 World Series Rings.
Hoyt Langston Tilman doesn?t create records. He destroys them and leaves no hope that any player will ever get close to them. Emphasis on ever.[/size][/font]
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[font=Times New Roman][size=5][url=http://www.simdynasty.com/player.jsp?id=1934344]Velvet Williams[/url][/size]
[size=3]Catcher, Pittsburgh N.L., New York N.L., 1951-1968[/size]
[size=2]An argument can be made that Velvet Williams retired as the best catcher in the history of the Pete Rose League. What Travis Tidd has in hitting the ball over the fence, Williams has in getting on base. Williams finished his 18 year career with a .286 AVG, .369 OBP, 3189 Hits, 1428 BBs, and 1748 Runs.
Velvet set numerous records, especially at catcher where he finished with National League season records in Hits (231), Runs (129), OBP (.409), and AVG (.335). His 1428 BBs rank him first all time in the PRL, an amazing 230 more than any other player. He also is a rare player to have retired with more BBs than Strike Outs (58).
Beginning with a Rookie of the Year Award in 1951, Velvet soon became the backstop of the Wrothgar franchise for the next 16 years. In New York he would become the National League career record holder in Singles and Doubles and finish overall 3rd in Hits, 6th in RBI, 3rd in Runs, 2nd in Singles, and 2nd in Doubles. His knack for finding holes in the defense allowed him to rack up the PRL season record in Singles (167).
As for his position, Williams was unrivaled. He went to 16 All Star games including 15 All Star starts (14 of those starts were consecutive). During this run, Williams would become the National League Catcher season record holder in Hits (231), Runs (129), OBP (.409), and AVG (.335). Most importantly, he lead 2 of his teams to World Series Championships in 6 trips to the playoffs.[/size][/font]
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[font=Times New Roman][size=5][url=http://www.simdynasty.com/player.jsp?id=1848913]Ken B. Dunn[/url][/size]
[size=3]Center Field, Pittsburgh N.L., Chicago N.L., Pittsburgh N.L., 1950-1969[/size]
[size=2]Always playing in the shadow of the great Hoyt Langston Tillman, Ken B. Dunn amassed his own set of amazing statistics to place himself as the best player ever to play in the National League. Over the course of a lengthy 20-year career, Dunn collected 3,206 Hits, 604 Home Runs, 2000 RBI, and a .322 AVG. He would finish second overall to Tillman in Hits, HR, RBI, and Runs, while also finish second in OBP, fourth in Singles, and third in Doubles. But two of the most important categories list Ken as number 1: SLG and AVG, proving that had it not been for his diminished health, Dunn likely would have had counting stats that rivaled Tillman.
Making his first appearance mid way through the 1950 season, Dunn quickly became a mainstay in the Pittsburgh lineup as he would bat above .300 for the first 16 seasons of his career. He also topped 20 HR his first 18 years, 14 times breaking 30 HR, and twice breaking 40. He would make 16 All Star appearances only once not being named a starter, and 17 playoffs included Ken on a postseason lineup - 6 times he would finish a season with a World Series ring. Dunn was also named National League MVP for a record 7 times, three times in his native Pittsburgh and four more times (in 5 years!) with Chicago. Two of these MVP seasons also saw Dunn winning the NL Triple Crown.
Ken owns multiple National League single season records at Center Field as well. These include HR (43 - which is also an overall National League record), RBI (144), OBP (.428), and AVG (.359).
Tillman may get the credit as the best the PRL has seen, but Ken B. Dunn was the only player up to the task of challenging him.[/size][/font]
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[font=Times New Roman][size=5][url=http://www.simdynasty.com/player.jsp?id=1848716]Baron Letnev[/url][/size]
[size=3]Starting Pitcher, Washington A.L., New York N.L., Cleveland A.L., Detroit A.L., Kansas City A.L., 1950-1969[/size]
[size=2]Over the course of a 20-year career, Baron Letnev established himself as one of the premier pitchers in the Pete Rose League. A 275-140 record was good enough to rank him 4th all-time, and his 3,072 strikeouts were second only to Rip Monaco. In fact, only these two pitchers have been able to crack the 3,000 mark.
Following rough rookie and sophomore seasons, Letnev was traded to the National League, where the Wrothgars embraced him with open arms. After one year establishing his control in the minors, the team placed their trust in the young pitcher, and he rewarded New York with his newly found self-confidence. He would break off 17 straight winning seasons, all with double digit wins. Three years he topped 20 wins and six times he was voted to the All Star game. Although he would only win the World Series one time, he did make the playoffs 9 seasons.[/size][/font]
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[font=Times New Roman][size=5][url=http://www.simdynasty.com/player.jsp?id=1848731]Danny Ryan[/url][/size]
[size=3]First Base, Chicago N.L., Pittsburgh N.L., Brooklyn N.L., 1951-1969[/size]
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[font=Times New Roman][size=5][url=http://www.simdynasty.com/player.jsp?id=2375797]Joe Sewell[/url][/size]
[size=3]Short Stop, New York A.L., 1954-1969[/size]
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[font=Times New Roman][size=5][url=http://www.simdynasty.com/player.jsp?id=1848913]Ken B. Dunn[/url][/size]
[size=3]Center Field, Pittsburgh N.L., Chicago N.L., Pittsburgh N.L., 1950-1969[/size]
[size=2]Always playing in the shadow of the great Hoyt Langston Tillman, Ken B. Dunn amassed his own set of amazing statistics to place himself as the best player ever to play in the National League. Over the course of a lengthy 20-year career, Dunn collected 3,206 Hits, 604 Home Runs, 2000 RBI, and a .322 AVG. He would finish second overall to Tillman in Hits, HR, RBI, and Runs, while also finish second in OBP, fourth in Singles, and third in Doubles. But two of the most important categories list Ken as number 1: SLG and AVG, proving that had it not been for his diminished health, Dunn likely would have had counting stats that rivaled Tillman.
Making his first appearance mid way through the 1950 season, Dunn quickly became a mainstay in the Pittsburgh lineup as he would bat above .300 for the first 16 seasons of his career. He also topped 20 HR his first 18 years, 14 times breaking 30 HR, and twice breaking 40. He would make 16 All Star appearances only once not being named a starter, and 17 playoffs included Ken on a postseason lineup - 6 times he would finish a season with a World Series ring. Dunn was also named National League MVP for a record 7 times, three times in his native Pittsburgh and four more times (in 5 years!) with Chicago. Two of these MVP seasons also saw Dunn winning the NL Triple Crown.
Ken owns multiple National League single season records at Center Field as well. These include HR (43 - which is also an overall National League record), RBI (144), OBP (.428), and AVG (.359).
Tillman may get the credit as the best the PRL has seen, but Ken B. Dunn was the only player up to the task of challenging him.[/size][/font]
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[font=Times New Roman][size=5][url=http://www.simdynasty.com/player.jsp?id=1848716]Baron Letnev[/url][/size]
[size=3]Starting Pitcher, Washington A.L., New York N.L., Cleveland A.L., Detroit A.L., Kansas City A.L., 1950-1969[/size]
[size=2]Over the course of a 20-year career, Baron Letnev established himself as one of the premier pitchers in the Pete Rose League. A 275-140 record was good enough to rank him 4th all-time, and his 3,072 strikeouts were second only to Rip Monaco. In fact, only these two pitchers have been able to crack the 3,000 mark.
Following rough rookie and sophomore seasons, Letnev was traded to the National League, where the Wrothgars embraced him with open arms. After one year establishing his control in the minors, the team placed their trust in the young pitcher, and he rewarded New York with his newly found self-confidence. He would break off 17 straight winning seasons, all with double digit wins. Three years he topped 20 wins and six times he was voted to the All Star game. Although he would only win the World Series one time, he did make the playoffs 9 seasons.[/size][/font]
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[font=Times New Roman][size=5][url=http://www.simdynasty.com/player.jsp?id=1848731]Danny Ryan[/url][/size]
[size=3]First Base, Chicago N.L., Pittsburgh N.L., Brooklyn N.L., 1951-1969[/size]
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[font=Times New Roman][size=5][url=http://www.simdynasty.com/player.jsp?id=2375797]Joe Sewell[/url][/size]
[size=3]Short Stop, New York A.L., 1954-1969[/size]
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[font=Times New Roman][size=5][url=http://www.simdynasty.com/player.jsp?id=1848623]Johnny Sain[/url][/size]
[size=3]Relief Pitcher, New York A.L., 1953-1970[/size]
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[font=Times New Roman][size=5][url=http://www.simdynasty.com/player.jsp?id=1848623]Johnny Sain[/url][/size]
[size=3]Relief Pitcher, New York A.L., 1953-1970[/size]
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[font=Times New Roman][size=5][url=http://www.simdynasty.com/player.jsp?id=2087433]Home Run Baker[/url][/size]
[size=3]Third Base, New York A.L., 1957-1972[/size]
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[font=Times New Roman][size=5][url=http://www.simdynasty.com/player.jsp?id=2236391]Rufus Conway[/url][/size]
[size=3]Center Field, New York N.L., New York A.L., 1957-1972[/size]
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[font=Times New Roman][size=5][url=http://www.simdynasty.com/player.jsp?id=2375796]Earl Killefer[/url][/size]
[size=3]Third Base, Chicago N.L., Philadelphia N.L., 1956-1972[/size]
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[font=Times New Roman][size=5][url=http://www.simdynasty.com/player.jsp?id=2375706]Jim McIlwain[/url][/size]
[size=3]Shortstop, New York N.L., Kansas City A.L., 1956-1972[/size]
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[font=Times New Roman][size=5][url=http://www.simdynasty.com/player.jsp?id=1848725]Jesus Tidrow[/url][/size]
[size=3]Starting Pitcher, Chicago A.L., Chicago N.L., Cleveland A.L., New York N.L., 1950-1969[/size]
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[font=Times New Roman][size=5][url=http://www.simdynasty.com/player.jsp?id=2087433]Home Run Baker[/url][/size]
[size=3]Third Base, New York A.L., 1957-1972[/size]
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[font=Times New Roman][size=5][url=http://www.simdynasty.com/player.jsp?id=2236391]Rufus Conway[/url][/size]
[size=3]Center Field, New York N.L., New York A.L., 1957-1972[/size]
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[font=Times New Roman][size=5][url=http://www.simdynasty.com/player.jsp?id=2375796]Earl Killefer[/url][/size]
[size=3]Third Base, Chicago N.L., Philadelphia N.L., 1956-1972[/size]
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[font=Times New Roman][size=5][url=http://www.simdynasty.com/player.jsp?id=2375706]Jim McIlwain[/url][/size]
[size=3]Shortstop, New York N.L., Kansas City A.L., 1956-1972[/size]
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[size=3]Starting Pitcher, Chicago A.L., Chicago N.L., Cleveland A.L., New York N.L., 1950-1969[/size]
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[font=Times New Roman][size=5][url=http://www.simdynasty.com/player.jsp?id=2693084]Roy Brusstar[/url][/size]
[size=3]Starting Pitcher, Brooklyn N.L., Pittsburg N.L., 1956-1971[/size]
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[font=Times New Roman][size=5][url=http://www.simdynasty.com/player.jsp?id=2693255]Kent Fidrych[/url][/size]
[size=3]Starting Pitcher, New York N.L., Baltimore A.L., 1958-1973[/size]
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[font=Times New Roman][size=5][url=http://www.simdynasty.com/player.jsp?id=2693084]Roy Brusstar[/url][/size]
[size=3]Starting Pitcher, Brooklyn N.L., Pittsburg N.L., 1956-1971[/size]
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[size=3]Starting Pitcher, New York N.L., Baltimore A.L., 1958-1973[/size]
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