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Base running legends and the art of stealing bases
The discussion centers on Stirnweiss, Carey, Cobb, Wagner, and Wagner’s weighty base running, with memories of 1931 series, Pepper Martin, and the importance of base stealing as a strategic weapon, arguing today’s players overlook speed and aggression on the basepaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stirnweiss
Max Carey
Max
Mercury Max
Cobb
Ty Cobb
St. Louis
Pepper Martin
Athletics
Pepper
John McGraw
Ed Barrow
Honus Wagner
Babe Ruth
Wagner
Honus
Cardinals
Browns
Ruth
Gehrig