That's fair. For Jackie the psychological toll of his experience played a major

Jun 9, 2023
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DodgerCoug Contributor

factor into his decision to retire. Also I like to think he just couldn't stomach being a Giant.

Also deGrom with all the modern medicine available can't stay healthy. Sometimes the body just can't do it.

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POLL: Best Dodger of all time?

arizonacougarfan

6/9/23 1:49pm

RE: POLL: Best Dodger of all time?

Salami Karate

6/9/23 1:52pm

I'm going with Clayton just because of longevity. It's a modern miracle his

DodgerCoug

6/9/23 1:52pm

Im not a Dodger fan, but I think one argument about this is the training and

mannheimadler

6/9/23 1:58pm

That's fair. For Jackie the psychological toll of his experience played a major

DodgerCoug

6/9/23 2:00pm

He was also 28 in his rookie year. That’s 6-7 more years he probably could

mannheimadler

6/9/23 2:02pm

Also a very fair argument. The real heartbreak is the Hall of Fame doesn't care

DodgerCoug

6/9/23 2:08pm

While that’s definitely true. If you compare Koufax’ numbers with Kershaw’s up

califcougar

6/9/23 2:20pm

these are great to click through.

shimmy

6/9/23 1:52pm

Best or most important?

Pollster

6/9/23 1:53pm

This.

DodgerCoug

6/9/23 1:57pm

If it weren't for Jackie, it would be Lasorda or possibly Scully

jollaksentie

6/9/23 1:54pm

Best, greatest, or favorite: As an Angels fan, my favorite Dodger was Frank

BYUheaven

6/9/23 2:00pm

Bill Clinton?

LeftOfNormal

6/9/23 2:04pm

Tracy Woodson

fredgarvin

6/9/23 2:07pm

Jackie is one of the most important figures in baseball. But as a Dodger fan,

beatnik

6/9/23 2:11pm

Kershaw and Koufax each have one MVP and three Cy Youngs

califcougar

6/9/23 2:32pm

Koufax has two WS MVP though, right?

beatnik

6/9/23 2:47pm

Yes he does. Definitely has a big edge on WS performances.

califcougar

6/9/23 3:52pm

Never had to play against a garbage can, though.

russkiejedi

6/11/23 7:41am

Hershiser's scoreless innings streak may be the most impressive baseball stat/

BYUMizzou

6/9/23 2:12pm

I kind of met Fernando on my mission - didn't realize it.

JamieTartt

6/9/23 2:15pm

Terry Whitfield. He hit the foul ball I caught.

bluedad

6/9/23 2:33pm

It was tough, went with Kershaw over Koufax

Rhubarb

6/9/23 2:54pm

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