06-30-2022, 09:36 AM
Davenport, the Alous, Harvey Kuenn, Mays, McCovey, Pagan, Spencer, Bailey, Haller, Hiller, et al consistently played for seasons without getting hurt. The Giants suffered two horrendous injuries in those years with Hart being beaned and Cepeda hurting his knee in a stupid spring training sprint with Herman Franks. Neither was soft tissue although many would say Hart's head was empty.
Lex is probably correct to some extent about the money but players were tougher in those days. Especially pitchers.
Lex is probably correct to some extent about the money but players were tougher in those days. Especially pitchers.