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Podcast: Dr. James Beckett: Sports Card Insights
Episode: 1240 - Out-Takes from Hobbypalooza 062224
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We reflect on the recent passing of Willie Mays and discuss who now holds the title of the greatest living baseball player, with names like Sandy Koufax, Barry Bonds, Ken Griffey Jr., and Ricky Henderson featuring prominently. The conversation dives into the impact of advanced metrics on baseball history, the ethics surrounding sports memorabilia pricing following an athlete's death, and the dynamics of buying and selling at major events like the National Sports Collectors Convention.Â
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00:00 The Greatest Living Ball Player Debate
00:42Â Barry Bonds: The Controversial Choice
02:54Â The Influence of Advanced Metrics
03:50Â The Hobby's Evolution: Griffey Jr. vs. Bonds
07:05Â The Ethics of Car...