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The Babe was a great ballplayer, sure, but Cobb was even greater. Babe could knock your brains out, but Cobb would drive
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"The Babe was a great ballplayer, sure, but Cobb was even greater. Babe could knock your brains out, but Cobb would drive you crazy"

- Tris Speaker

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This quote by Tris Speaker is a testimony to the achievement of 2 of the best baseball players of perpetuity, Babe Ruth and Ty Cobb. Speaker is stating that Babe Ruth was an excellent ballplayer, however Ty Cobb was even higher. He is indicating that Babe Ruth was an effective hitter, efficient in knocking the ball out of the park, but Ty Cobb was a more total player, able to drive opposing groups insane with his ability and method. Speaker is recommending that Cobb was a more total player than Ruth, which his ability to outmaneuver and beat his challengers was what made him so fantastic. Speaker is likewise suggesting that Cobb was a more complete player than Ruth, which his capability to outsmart and beat his challengers was what made him so great. This quote is a testament to the success of both gamers, and a tip of the impact they had on the game of baseball.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Tris Speaker between April 4, 1888 and December 8, 1958. He/she was a famous Athlete from USA. The author also have 4 other quotes.

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