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Baseball Fans and Favorite Players Through 1948
A reflective piece estimates over 30 million people in America have baseball interest, potentially reaching 40 million including casual fans. It lists top all-time favorites like Babe Ruth, Ty Cobb, Honus Wagner, Dizzy Dean, Carl Hubbell, and Bob Feller, plus current stars such as Ted Williams, Joe DiMaggio, Mel Ott, and Dixie Walker. The writer notes fan devotion to hustle, clutch play, and home runs, and previews 1946 favorites for 1948 seasons across major teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babe Ruth
Babe
Philadelphia
Boston
Ruth
Ty Cobb
Honus Wagner
Pepper Martin
Dizzy Dean
Carl Hubbell
Bob Feller
Hank Greenberg
Ted Williams
Dave Ferriss
Yankees
Bill Dickey
Joe DiMaggio
Joe Gordon
Phil Rizzuto
Stirnweiss
Terry Moore
Marty Marion
Cardinals
al Newhouser
Tiger Zoo
Giants
Mel Ott
Johnny Mize
Dodgers
Dixie Walker
Peepul
Dixie
Peewee Reese
Cleveland
Robert Feller
Cubs
Andy Pafko
Phil Cavarretta
Hank Borowy
Stan Hack
Fanville
Joe Jackson
Tris Speaker
Hans Wagner
Rube Waddell
Christy Mathewson
Pete Alexander
Walter Johnson
Barney
Hal Chase