20 questions

[soberdennis]

We did this for a while last year and a couple of us decided we wanted to revisit it. It was fun.
It is the old parlor game.Ask yes or no questions. For now the person has to be a HOFer elected as a player. We may or may not change that later. The person who gets it can do the next one.
I got a player. Ask away.

[AutographCollector]

Was this person a postion player or a pitcher?

[truman]

Was this person a postion player?

Did this player play most of his games in the AL?

[soberdennis]

Was this person a postion player or a pitcher?
Yes or no questions only.
Yes he did play most of his games in the AL.
19 left

[RuthMayBond]

Was the player mainly a position player?

[soberdennis]

Was the player mainly a position player?
No. 18 left.

[RuthMayBond]

Was he on more than 3 pennant winners as a player?

[-Kyle-]

Did he play mostly post 1950?

[soberdennis]

Was he on more than 3 pennant winners as a player?
Yes. 17 left

[truman]

Did he begin his pro career before 1940?

Edit: nvm, already (sort of) asked.

[soberdennis]

Did he play mostly post 1950?
Yes he did. 16 left.

[soberdennis]

Did he begin his pro career before 1940?

Edit: nvm, already (sort of) asked.
No he didn't. But since the previous question sort of eliminates the possibility, I will be nice and not count this one. you still have 16.

[truman]

Did he win over 260 career games?

[soberdennis]

Did he win over 260 career games?
Nope. 15 left.

[RuthMayBond]

Sounds like Hunter or Ford ;)

[-Kyle-]

Was he a righty?

[truman]

Sounds like Hunter or Ford ;)

I just figured that out, too. Race ya...

Did he pitch left-handed?

[soberdennis]

Was he a righty?
First question asked counts. No. 14 left. Go ahead and guess.

[truman]

Whitey Ford?

[soberdennis]

Whitey Ford?
Yep It is the Chairman of the Board. You get to do one now. Tell us when you are ready.

[truman]

I'm thinking of a HOF player. You have 20 questions. Go.

[cbenson5]

Was he primarily a pitcher?

[truman]

I'm thinking of a HOF player. You have 20 questions. Go.

20. Was he primarily a picher? NO
19.

[soberdennis]

Did he play primarily in the AL

[truman]

I'm thinking of a HOF player. You have 20 questions. Go.

20. Was he primarily a picher? NO
19. Did he play primarily in the AL? NO
18.

[cbenson5]

Did he record more than 2500 hits?

[soberdennis]

Was he primarily an infielder, not a catcher?

[truman]

I'm thinking of a HOF player. You have 20 questions. Go.

20. Was he primarily a picher? NO
19. Did he play primarily in the AL? NO
18. Did he record more than 2500 hits? NO
17. Was he primarily an infielder, not a catcher? NO
16.

[soberdennis]

Was he primarily an outfielder?

[truman]

I'm thinking of a HOF player. You have 20 questions. Go.

20. Was he primarily a picher? NO
19. Did he play primarily in the AL? NO
18. Did he record more than 2500 hits? NO
17. Was he primarily an infielder, not a catcher? NO
16. Was he primarily an outfielder? YES
15.

[cbenson5]

Did he play in the 19'th century?

[truman]

I'm thinking of a HOF player. You have 20 questions. Go.

20. Was he primarily a picher? NO
19. Did he play primarily in the AL? NO
18. Did he record more than 2500 hits? NO
17. Was he primarily an infielder, not a catcher? NO
16. Was he primarily an outfielder? YES
15. Did he play in the 19'th century? NO
14.

[cbenson5]

Did he retire before 1950?

[truman]

I'm thinking of a HOF player. You have 20 questions. Go.

20. Was he primarily a picher? NO
19. Did he play primarily in the AL? NO
18. Did he record more than 2500 hits? NO
17. Was he primarily an infielder, not a catcher? NO
16. Was he primarily an outfielder? YES
15. Did he play in the 19'th century? NO
14. Did he retire before 1950? YES
13.

[cbenson5]

Did he record more than 2000 hits?

[truman]

I'm thinking of a HOF player. You have 20 questions. Go.

20. Was he primarily a picher? NO
19. Did he play primarily in the AL? NO
18. Did he record more than 2500 hits? NO
17. Was he primarily an infielder, not a catcher? NO
16. Was he primarily an outfielder? YES
15. Did he play in the 19'th century? NO
14. Did he retire before 1950? YES
13. Did he record more than 2000 hits? YES
12.

[cbenson5]

Did he ever play for a MLB team located in Pennsylvania?

[truman]

I'm thinking of a HOF player. You have 20 questions. Go.

20. Was he primarily a picher? NO
19. Did he play primarily in the AL? NO
18. Did he record more than 2500 hits? NO
17. Was he primarily an infielder, not a catcher? NO
16. Was he primarily an outfielder? YES
15. Did he play in the 19'th century? NO
14. Did he retire before 1950? YES
13. Did he record more than 2000 hits? YES
12. Did he ever play for a MLB team located in Pennsylvania? YES
11.

[cbenson5]

Is the letter K in his first or last name?

[RuthMayBond]

Got called away, but
Medwick, LWaner, Roush, Cuyler, Duffy, Kelley, Hamilton or Klein

[cbenson5]

The K question should give it away. I believe I have it down to Waner, Cuyler, or Klein.

[truman]

I'm thinking of a HOF player. You have 20 questions. Go.

20. Was he primarily a picher? NO
19. Did he play primarily in the AL? NO
18. Did he record more than 2500 hits? NO
17. Was he primarily an infielder, not a catcher? NO
16. Was he primarily an outfielder? YES
15. Did he play in the 19'th century? NO
14. Did he retire before 1950? YES
13. Did he record more than 2000 hits? YES
12. Did he ever play for a MLB team located in Pennsylvania? YES
11. Is the letter K in his first or last name? YES
10.

[cbenson5]

Is it Kiki Cuyler? If not is it Chuck Klein?

[soberdennis]

Did he ever play in New York.(Yankees, Dodgers, Giants)

[soberdennis]

Did he ever play in New York.(Yankees, Dodgers, Giants)
Scratch that. Though for Cuyler it is yes, Klein no. We basically already have it guessed. But please one question at a time. It is not fair to others to ask two in one post.

[truman]

I'm thinking of a HOF player. You have 20 questions. Go.

20. Was he primarily a picher? NO
19. Did he play primarily in the AL? NO
18. Did he record more than 2500 hits? NO
17. Was he primarily an infielder, not a catcher? NO
16. Was he primarily an outfielder? YES
15. Did he play in the 19'th century? NO
14. Did he retire before 1950? YES
13. Did he record more than 2000 hits? YES
12. Did he ever play for a MLB team located in Pennsylvania? YES
11. Is the letter K in his first or last name? YES
10. Is it Kiki Cuyler? NO
9. Is it Chuck Klein? YES!!!!!!!

Check out Chuck's 5-yr run from 1929-1933:
759 Games, 3114 ABs
.359/.414/.636 160 OPS+
Averaged: 46 doubles, 9 triples, 36 homers (91 xb hits!!) and 10 SBs per year.
Averaged 139 RBIs and 132 Runs per year playing on lousy teams.
Also amassed 125 outfield assists, including mlb record 44 in 1930.

Cbenson5 is up to bat...

[cbenson5]

I've got one. Fire away!

[RuthMayBond]

Primarily a position player? (scratch one of our questions)

[soberdennis]

Was he primarily an ALer?

[cbenson5]

1. Primarily a position player? YES

[cbenson5]

1. 1. Primarily a position player? YES
2. Was he primarily an ALer? YES

[soberdennis]

Primarily a position player? (scratch one of our questions)
I edited my post to ask a different question when I saw your question.

[soberdennis]

Did he ever play for a New York team?

[RuthMayBond]

Batted righty or switch?

[cbenson5]

1. Primarily a position player? YES
2. Was he primarily an ALer? YES
3. Did he ever play for a New York team? YES

[cbenson5]

1. Primarily a position player? YES
2. Was he primarily an ALer? YES
3. Did he ever play for a New York team? YES
4. Batted righty or switch? N0

[soberdennis]

1. Primarily a position player? YES
2. Was he primarily an ALer? YES
3. Did he ever play for a New York team? YES
Primarily an outfielder?

[cbenson5]

1. Primarily a position player? YES
2. Was he primarily an ALer? YES
3. Did he ever play for a New York team? YES
4. Batted righty or switch? N0
5. Primarily an outfielder? NO

[soberdennis]

1. Primarily a position player? YES
2. Was he primarily an ALer? YES
3. Did he ever play for a New York team? YES
4. Batted righty or switch? N0
5. Primarily an outfielder? NO
Was he a catcher?

[cbenson5]

1. Primarily a position player? YES
2. Was he primarily an ALer? YES
3. Did he ever play for a New York team? YES
4. Batted righty or switch? N0
5. Primarily an outfielder? NO
6. Was he a catcher? NO

[soberdennis]

1. Primarily a position player? YES
2. Was he primarily an ALer? YES
3. Did he ever play for a New York team? YES
4. Batted righty or switch? N0
5. Primarily an outfielder? NO
6. Was he a catcher? NO
Were the Yankees his primary team?

[cbenson5]

1. Primarily a position player? YES
2. Was he primarily an ALer? YES
3. Did he ever play for a New York team? YES
4. Batted righty or switch? N0
5. Primarily an outfielder? NO
6. Was he a catcher? NO
7. Were the Yankees his primary team? NO

[soberdennis]

1. Primarily a position player? YES
2. Was he primarily an ALer? YES
3. Did he ever play for a New York team? YES
4. Batted righty or switch? N0
5. Primarily an outfielder? NO
6. Was he a catcher? NO
7. Were the Yankees his primary team? NO
Did he play before 1950?

[cbenson5]

1. Primarily a position player? YES
2. Was he primarily an ALer? YES
3. Did he ever play for a New York team? YES
4. Batted righty or switch? N0
5. Primarily an outfielder? NO
6. Was he a catcher? NO
7. Were the Yankees his primary team? NO
8. Did he play before 1950? YES

[soberdennis]

1. Primarily a position player? YES
2. Was he primarily an ALer? YES
3. Did he ever play for a New York team? YES
4. Batted righty or switch? N0
5. Primarily an outfielder? NO
6. Was he a catcher? NO
7. Were the Yankees his primary team? NO
8. Did he play before 1950? YES
I'm pretty sure I narrowed it down to 2. Baker and Sewell. Unless I missed someone.
Was he a 3bman?

[cbenson5]

1. Primarily a position player? YES
2. Was he primarily an ALer? YES
3. Did he ever play for a New York team? YES
4. Batted righty or switch? N0
5. Primarily an outfielder? NO
6. Was he a catcher? NO
7. Were the Yankees his primary team? NO
8. Did he play before 1950? YES
9. Was he a 3bman? Not primarily.

[soberdennis]

1. Primarily a position player? YES
2. Was he primarily an ALer? YES
3. Did he ever play for a New York team? YES
4. Batted righty or switch? N0
5. Primarily an outfielder? NO
6. Was he a catcher? NO
7. Were the Yankees his primary team? NO
8. Did he play before 1950? YES
9. Was he a 3bman? Not primarily.
Is it Joe Sewell?

[cbenson5]

Yes it is. Good work Dennis.

[soberdennis]

Possibly the toughest batter ever to strike out.
Sewell got his break due to a tragedy-Ray Chapman.
I got one. Fire away.

[cbenson5]

Was he primarily a pitcher?

[soberdennis]

Was he primarily a pitcher?
1. primarily a pitcher-NO

[cbenson5]

Did he play in the 19'th century?

[soberdennis]

1. primarily a pitcher-NO
2. Play in 19th century-NO

[cbenson5]

Did he play primarily in the AL.

[cbenson5]

Hey everybody,

Dennis and I were playing a game earlier, but both of us left. If anybody is interested in playing now, I have a Hall of Famer. We can pick up with Dennis's player when he logs back on.

Charles

[Richmond Hill Phoenix]

Alright, was he a pitcher?

[cbenson5]

1. was he a pitcher? NO

[Richmond Hill Phoenix]

Did he reach 3000 hits in his career?

[cbenson5]

1. was he a pitcher? NO
2. Did he reach 3000 hits in his career? NO

[Richmond Hill Phoenix]

Was he elected before 1960?

[cbenson5]

1. was he a pitcher? NO
2. Did he reach 3000 hits in his career? NO
3. Was he elected before 1960? YES

[Richmond Hill Phoenix]

Was he elected by the Veterans committee?

[cbenson5]

1. was he a pitcher? NO
2. Did he reach 3000 hits in his career? NO
3. Was he elected before 1960? YES
4. Was he elected by the Veterans committee? NO

[soberdennis]

Hey guys. We will continue mine later after we finish cbenson's. That may carry over until tomorrow, though.
Did he play primarily in the AL?

[cbenson5]

1. was he a pitcher? NO
2. Did he reach 3000 hits in his career? NO
3. Was he elected before 1960? YES
4. Was he elected by the Veterans committee? NO
5. Did he play primarily in the AL? NO

[soberdennis]

Was he an outfielder primarily?

[cbenson5]

1. was he a pitcher? NO
2. Did he reach 3000 hits in his career? NO
3. Was he elected before 1960? YES
4. Was he elected by the Veterans committee? NO
5. Did he play primarily in the AL? NO
6. Was he an outfielder primarily? NO

[soberdennis]

Was he not a catcher?

[cbenson5]

1. was he a pitcher? NO
2. Did he reach 3000 hits in his career? NO
3. Was he elected before 1960? YES
4. Was he elected by the Veterans committee? NO
5. Did he play primarily in the AL? NO
6. Was he an outfielder primarily? NO
7. Was he not a catcher? YES, he was NOT a catcher.

[soberdennis]

Did he ever play for a New York team?

[cbenson5]

1. was he a pitcher? NO
2. Did he reach 3000 hits in his career? NO
3. Was he elected before 1960? YES
4. Was he elected by the Veterans committee? NO
5. Did he play primarily in the AL? NO
6. Was he an outfielder primarily? NO
7. Was he not a catcher? YES, he was NOT a catcher.
8. Did he ever play for a New York team? YES

[soberdennis]

Right side of infield primarily? (1b,2b)

[cbenson5]

1. was he a pitcher? NO
2. Did he reach 3000 hits in his career? NO
3. Was he elected before 1960? YES
4. Was he elected by the Veterans committee? NO
5. Did he play primarily in the AL? NO
6. Was he an outfielder primarily? NO
7. Was he not a catcher? YES, he was NOT a catcher.
8. Did he ever play for a New York team? YES
9. Right side of infield primarily? (1b,2b) NO

[soberdennis]

Is it Rabbit Maranville?

[Richmond Hill Phoenix]

Has to be Maranville.

[cbenson5]

Yes it is. Good Job.

[Richmond Hill Phoenix]

Back to Dennis' other player?

[soberdennis]

Ok guys. On mine, here is where we were.
1. primarily a pitcher-NO
2. Play in 19th century-NO
The last unanswered question was
3. play primarily in AL-Yes

[Richmond Hill Phoenix]

Was he elected by the Veretans Committee?

[cbenson5]

Was he primarily an outfielder?

[soberdennis]

1. primarily a pitcher-NO
2. Play in 19th century-NO
3. play primarily in AL-Yes
4. Elected by Veterans Committee-NO

[soberdennis]

1. primarily a pitcher-NO
2. Play in 19th century-NO
3. play primarily in AL-Yes
4. Elected by Veterans Committee-NO
5. primarily an OF-NO

[cbenson5]

Was he elected to the Hall before 1970?

[soberdennis]

1. primarily a pitcher-NO
2. Play in 19th century-NO
3. play primarily in AL-Yes
4. Elected by Veterans Committee-NO
5. primarily an OF-NO
6. Elected before 1970-Yes

[cbenson5]

Was he primarily a catcher?

[soberdennis]

1. primarily a pitcher-NO
2. Play in 19th century-NO
3. play primarily in AL-Yes
4. Elected by Veterans Committee-NO
5. primarily an OF-NO
6. Elected before 1970-Yes
7. Primarily a catcher-NO

[cbenson5]

Did he ever play for a National League team?

[soberdennis]

1. primarily a pitcher-NO
2. Play in 19th century-NO
3. play primarily in AL-Yes
4. Elected by Veterans Committee-NO
5. primarily an OF-NO
6. Elected before 1970-Yes
7. Primarily a catcher-NO
8. Ever play in NL-NO

[cbenson5]

Did he ever play for the Chicago White Sox?

[soberdennis]

1. primarily a pitcher-NO
2. Play in 19th century-NO
3. play primarily in AL-Yes
4. Elected by Veterans Committee-NO
5. primarily an OF-NO
6. Elected before 1970-Yes
7. Primarily a catcher-NO
8. Ever play in NL-NO
9. Ever play for White Sox-YES

[cbenson5]

Is the player Luke Appling?

[soberdennis]

1. primarily a pitcher-NO
2. Play in 19th century-NO
3. play primarily in AL-Yes
4. Elected by Veterans Committee-NO
5. primarily an OF-NO
6. Elected before 1970-Yes
7. Primarily a catcher-NO
8. Ever play in NL-NO
9. Ever play for White Sox-YES
10. Appling-NO

[cbenson5]

OK, Eddie Collins?

[soberdennis]

If you've done your homework there is only one player left.

[soberdennis]

OK, Eddie Collins?
Yes. Good job.
You can start one. We may have to continue it tomorrow, though.

[cbenson5]

Fire Away!

[brose3312]

Is he an outfielder?

[cbenson5]

1. Is he an outfielder? NO

[soberdennis]

Did he play primarily in the NL?

[cbenson5]

1. Is he an outfielder? NO
2. Did he play primarily in the NL? NO

[soberdennis]

Did he ever play for a New York team.

[soberdennis]

I am still waiting for an answer to my last question.

[closer28]

did he play before 1950

[cbenson5]

1. Is he an outfielder? NO
2. Did he play primarily in the NL? NO
3. Did he ever play for a New York team. NO
4. did he play before 1950 YES

[soberdennis]

Was he an infielder, not a catcher?

[cbenson5]

1. Is he an outfielder? NO
2. Did he play primarily in the NL? NO
3. Did he ever play for a New York team. NO
4. did he play before 1950 YES
5. Was he an infielder, not a catcher? YES

[RuthMayBond]

JCollins, Lajoie, Wallace, ECollins, Sisler, Gehringer, Cronin, Foxx, Greenberg, Appling, Doerr, Boudreau, Kell, or Fox

[soberdennis]

Did he primarily play on the left side of the infield?

[cbenson5]

1. Is he an outfielder? NO
2. Did he play primarily in the NL? NO
3. Did he ever play for a New York team. NO
4. did he play before 1950 YES
5. Was he an infielder, not a catcher? YES
6. Did he primarily play on the left side of the infield? YES

[soberdennis]

Did he ever play for the Red Sox?

[Richmond Hill Phoenix]

I'm moving this thread to the Games & Pastimes section. Let me know if there's a problem.

[Erik Bedard]

Was he a shortstop primarily?

[cbenson5]

1. Is he an outfielder? NO
2. Did he play primarily in the NL? NO
3. Did he ever play for a New York team. NO
4. did he play before 1950 YES
5. Was he an infielder, not a catcher? YES
6. Did he primarily play on the left side of the infield? YES
7. Did he ever play for the Red Sox? YES
8. Was he a shortstop primarily? NO

[Erik Bedard]

That should make it Jimmy Collins.

[cbenson5]

1. Is he an outfielder? NO
2. Did he play primarily in the NL? NO
3. Did he ever play for a New York team. NO
4. did he play before 1950 YES
5. Was he an infielder, not a catcher? YES
6. Did he primarily play on the left side of the infield? YES
7. Did he ever play for the Red Sox? YES
8. Was he a shortstop primarily? NO
9. That should make it Jimmy Collins. NO

[soberdennis]

George Kell

[cbenson5]

George Kell

That's it. Good job.

[soberdennis]

I have one. We can start this now and finish tomorrow. Or someone else can do one and defer to me tomorrow.

[cbenson5]

I guess I'll start out with the standard question. Was he primarily a position player?

[soberdennis]

1. Primarily position player-YES

[Erik Bedard]

Was he an infielder (not catcher)?

[soberdennis]

1. Primarily position player-YES
2. Infielder, not a catcher-NO

[Erik Bedard]

Did he before WWII?

[soberdennis]

I assume you are asking if he played before WW2
1. Primarily position player-YES
2. Infielder, not a catcher-NO
3. Play before WW2-NO
Even if that was not the exact question, the answer is likely no.

[Erik Bedard]

Whoops, yeah, that's what I meant.

Did he play primarily in the NL?

[soberdennis]

1. Primarily position player-YES
2. Infielder, not a catcher-NO
3. Play before WW2-NO
4. Primarily NL-YES

[Erik Bedard]

Was his primary team situated south of 40 Latitude?

[soberdennis]

]1. Primarily position player-YES
2. Infielder, not a catcher-NO
3. Play before WW2-NO
4. Primarily NL-YES
5. Primary team South of 40 degrees latitude-I would have to check my map, but I am pretty sure the answer is YES

[PJ-34]

Has he won a batting title and gold glove in the same year?

[Erik Bedard]

Provided that my map-reading skills are correct, there are six NL teams with any HoFers south of 40 latitude, Atlanta, St. Louis, Cincinnati, San Francisco, LA, Houston, and San Diego.

Was his primary team in California?

[soberdennis]

1. Primarily position player-YES
2. Infielder, not a catcher-NO
3. Play before WW2-NO
4. Primarily NL-YES
5. Primary team South of 40 degrees latitude-I would have to check my map, but I am pretty sure the answer is YES
6. Batting title and GG in same year-YES
7. California-YES

[Erik Bedard]

Is it Tony Gwynn?

[soberdennis]

Is it Tony Gwynn?
Bingo. Since I live in San Diego, I thought I'd throw Mr. Padre in there.

[Erik Bedard]

OK, I've got one.

BTW, Gwynn is one of just two players to win a batting title for a California team. Tommy Davis is the other.

[soberdennis]

OK, I've got one.

BTW, Gwynn is one of just two players to win a batting title for a California team. Tommy Davis is the other.
1992- Gary Sheffield, San Diego
2002 and 2004-Barry Bonds, San Francisco

I had to look it up. But I thought there was something wrong with your statement.

That aside, Did your guy play in the AL primarily?

[Erik Bedard]

I don't know why I left out Bonds and Sheffield. I guess I was thinking retired players, but I wrote players. :confused:

1. AL primarily - NO

[soberdennis]

That's ok. I almost believed you.
:disbelief:
Was he primarily a position player.

[Erik Bedard]

1. AL primarily - NO
2. Position player - NO

[soberdennis]

Is his primary team now in the NL Central?

[Erik Bedard]

1. AL primarily - NO
2. Position player - NO
3. Primary team in NL Central - NO

[soberdennis]

primary team now in NL east?

[Erik Bedard]

1. AL primarily - NO
2. Position player - NO
3. Primary team in NL Central - NO
4. Primary team in NL East - YES

[soberdennis]

That means his primary team was either the Mets, Braves, or Phillies. The Expos/Nationals and the Marlins don't have a pitcher in the Hall yet.
Was he a right handed pitcher?

[Erik Bedard]

1. AL primarily - NO
2. Position player - NO
3. Primary team in NL Central - NO
4. Primary team in NL East - YES
5. Right handed - YES

[soberdennis]

Did he ever play in New York?(any NY team)

[Erik Bedard]

1. AL primarily - NO
2. Position player - NO
3. Primary team in NL Central - NO
4. Primary team in NL East - YES
5. Right handed - YES
6. Play in NY - NO

[soberdennis]

I think I have narrowed it down to 3.
Is it Robin Roberts.

[Erik Bedard]

1. AL primarily - NO
2. Position player - NO
3. Primary team in NL Central - NO
4. Primary team in NL East - YES
5. Right handed - YES
6. Play in NY - NO
7. Robin Roberts - NO

[soberdennis]

Jim Bunning

[Erik Bedard]

1. AL primarily - NO
2. Position player - NO
3. Primary team in NL Central - NO
4. Primary team in NL East - YES
5. Right handed - YES
6. Play in NY - NO
7. Jim Bunning - NO

[soberdennis]

Vic Willis.
If that is wrong there is one more possibility, though it is questionaable whether he fits.

[Erik Bedard]

It is Vic Willis.

It could also have been Kid Nichols, and possibly Charlie Radbourn, depending on whether you consider the Braves to be his main team.

[soberdennis]

It is Vic Willis.

It could also have been Kid Nichols, and possibly Charlie Radbourn, depending on whether you consider the Braves to be his main team.
I was also thinking maybe Pete Alexander because he actually pitched more than half of his games in Philly and had his best years there. But that might be stretching it some.

I have one.

[Erik Bedard]

Was he a pitcher primarily?

[jenKins887]

Most of his games in AL?

[soberdennis]

1. pitcher Primarily-YES
2. Most games in AL-NO

[soberdennis]

Is someone going to continue this.

[Erik Bedard]

Primarily pre-WWII?

[soberdennis]

1. pitcher Primarily-YES
2. Most games in AL-NO
3. Primarily pre ww2-NO

[soberdennis]

Has this thread died?

[Erik Bedard]

School started for me today. :ughh

Is his primary team currently in the NL Central?

[soberdennis]

1. pitcher Primarily-YES
2. Most games in AL-NO
3. Primarily pre ww2-NO
4. primary team in NL Central-NO

[Erik Bedard]

Primary team in NL East?

[soberdennis]

1. pitcher Primarily-YES
2. Most games in AL-NO
3. Primarily pre ww2-NO
4. primary team in NL Central-NO
5. NL East-NO

[RuthMayBond]

Koufax, Drysdale, Marichal, Perry, or Sutton (might be pushing it with Bunning)

[soberdennis]

Koufax, Drysdale, Marichal, Perry, or Sutton (might be pushing it with Bunning)
I think you would really be pushing it with Bunning. His primary NL team was the Phillies. ASK a question.

[RuthMayBond]

I think you would really be pushing it with Bunning. His primary NL team was the Phillies.But one could argue that his primary MAJOR LEAGUE team was Detroit

<ASK a question.>

Was the player's primary team the Dodgers?

[soberdennis]

1. pitcher Primarily-YES
2. Most games in AL-NO
3. Primarily pre ww2-NO
4. primary team in NL Central-NO
5. NL East-NO
6. Primary team Dodgers-YES

[soberdennis]

But one could argue that his primary MAJOR LEAGUE team was Detroit

<ASK a question.>

Was the player's primary team the Dodgers?
He also played most of his games in Detroit. The question was asked whether he played most of his games in AL and the answer was no. That would eliminate Bunning, unless he had some years with the Wolverines we don't know about.:laugh :laugh

[RuthMayBond]

He also played most of his games in Detroit. The question was asked whether he played most of his games in AL and the answer was no. I never counted it out, it looks like it would be pretty close

[soberdennis]

We are still in the middle of a game. Believe it or not i haven't forgotten who my guy is.:nod:

[RuthMayBond]

Did he have a N and a D in his first name, and an A in his last name? (messing with ya ;)

[soberdennis]

Did he have a N and a D in his first name, and an A in his last name? (messing with ya ;)
Actually yes.
In other words you know the answer.

[RuthMayBond]

Actually yes.
In other words you know the answer.Actually, I don't know the answer. If I did, I would be willing to bet anyone on their terms, and I'm not.
But the list is VERY short :dance

[soberdennis]

Actually, I don't know the answer. If I did, I would be willing to bet anyone on their terms, and I'm not.
But the list is VERY short :dance
You're right, But it should have been narrowed down to two from the list you gave above. Don't hurt your elbow trying to figure out which one.

[soberdennis]

Did we just decide to abort this game?

[RuthMayBond]

Did we just decide to abort this game?I was just trying to give newcomers a chance

[soberdennis]

Well no newcomers have surfaced yet.

[RuthMayBond]

Well no newcomers have surfaced yet.I was referring to Erik B, jenKins, ....

[soberdennis]

I was referring to Erik B, jenKins, ....
Even they have been quiet for a few days now.

[Erik Bedard]

Is it Don Drysdale? :laugh :laugh :laugh

I've got one, if anybody wants to guess.

[soberdennis]

Anyone want to restart this game.

[Erik Bedard]

Sure. I've got one, if you want to guess.

[RuthMayBond]

Stop me if you've heard these before :hide:
1) Was he primarily a position player?
2) Was he primarily in the National League?

[Erik Bedard]

1) yes
2) yes

BTW, I'm assuming we're sticking with the HoFers-only rule.

[RuthMayBond]

1) yes
2) yes

BTW, I'm assuming we're sticking with the HoFers-only rule.That works, you gonna be here a while? I'll try to, my stuff works better when we can

[soberdennis]

Primarily an infielder other than catcher?

[Erik Bedard]

Yes.

RMB: Sorry, I had to get off shortly after, but I can be here for a while now.

[soberdennis]

right side of infield?

[Erik Bedard]

No .

[RuthMayBond]

Yes.

RMB: Sorry, I had to get off shortly after, but I can be here for a while now.I have to completely redo my data anyhow :grouchy

[soberdennis]

Shortstop?

[soberdennis]

So far.
1.Position player? YES
2. Primarily NL? YES
3. IF other than catcher? YES
4. Right side of IF? NO
5. Shortstop?

[Erik Bedard]

Yes .

[soberdennis]

Is his primary team currently in the NL Central?

[soberdennis]

So far.
1.Position player? YES
2. Primarily NL? YES
3. IF other than catcher? YES
4. Right side of IF? NO
5. Shortstop? YES
6. Primary team currently in NL Central?

[Erik Bedard]

Yes .

[soberdennis]

I think I narrowed it down to 3.
So far.
1.Position player? YES
2. Primarily NL? YES
3. IF other than catcher? YES
4. Right side of IF? NO
5. Shortstop? YES
6. Primary team currently in NL Central? YES

Did he play after 1950?

[Erik Bedard]

Yes .

[soberdennis]

Down to 2.

Is it Ernie Banks?

[Erik Bedard]

No .

[soberdennis]

Then it is either Ozzie Smith or I missed someone.
If I am right, I have someone.

[Erik Bedard]

Yes, it is Ozzie Smith.

1) Primarily a pitcher?
2) Primarily NL?

[soberdennis]

1) Primarily a pitcher? YES
2) Primarily NL? YES

[Erik Bedard]

Pre-WWII ?

[soberdennis]

3. Pre WW2-NO

[Erik Bedard]

Primary team in NL East?

[soberdennis]

4. Primary team NL East? NO

[Erik Bedard]

Primary team NL Central?

[soberdennis]

5. Primary team NL Central-Yes

[Erik Bedard]

Just from a cursory glance, I think I have it down to four. Maybe three, depending on what criteria you're using for primary team.

Was he primarily a Cub?

[soberdennis]

My definition of primary team would be the team he spent the largest period of time on.
Yes he was a Cub.

[Erik Bedard]

So Ryan would be an Astro, even though he may have pitched more for the Angels?

I'll go with the obvious one first, since he's the only one who's definitely a Cub. Is it Fergie Jenkins?

[soberdennis]

Yes it was Jenkins.
Actually I wasn't sure where I would place Ryan.

[Erik Bedard]

Sutter was the other potential Cub.

I'll have one in the morning.

[Erik Bedard]

Okay, got one. Guess away.

[stejay]

Was his main team in the AL?

[Erik Bedard]

Yes .

[soberdennis]

Was he a position player?

[Erik Bedard]

Yes .

[soberdennis]

Infielder other than catcher?

[Erik Bedard]

Yes .

[soberdennis]

Right side of infield?

[Erik Bedard]

No .

[soberdennis]

Shortstop?

[Erik Bedard]

Yes .

[soberdennis]

Primary team currently in AL East?

[RuthMayBond]

Hope you're back Erik, my data is and so am I (we're down to 8 players)

[Erik Bedard]

No.

Didn't realize this when I first picked this guy, but there may be a slight problem. All my answers thus far have been truthful as asked, though.

[RuthMayBond]

Aparicio, Sewell, Appling, Boudreau, or possibly Yount
Fewer than 2500 ML hits?