The National Hockey League goalie, most notably for the Chicago Blackhawks, Tony Esposito is the best athlete to wear the number 35. Tony, who was one of the first to utilize the butterfly style of goaltending, was elected to the NHL Hall of Fame in 1988. In 1970, Mr. Esposito was the winner of both the Calder and Vezina trophies, as well as a runner up for the Hart trophy. That year he also set a modern day record with fifteen shutouts.
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How about another long time Chicago guy at #35, Frank Thomas. The best non-steroid hitter of the 90's, period. 2 MVP trophies (3 if you throw out Giambi's), a World Series ring (yes, he was injured but still on the 2005 White Sox), and near triple crown numbers while still drawing an astronomical amount of walks.
ReplyDeletehow bout the knuckleballer Phil Neikro or spitballer brother Joe?
ReplyDeleteFrank Thomas the best non-steroid hitter of the 90s? Um, I think that would be Ken Griffey Jr. Or maybe Alex Rodriguez. Certainly not the Big Hurt.
ReplyDeleteIf you base best hitter on getting on base a lot and hitting for power, it is very clearly Frank Thomas, it isn't even close.
DeleteFrank Thomas...Best hitter of the 90's period.
ReplyDeleteHow bout Rickey Henderson?
ReplyDeleteWill be Durant one day
ReplyDeleteJV Justin Verlander might be in the discussion soon
ReplyDeleteKevin Durant hands down once he retires years from now!!!
ReplyDeleteI think Durant will be in the discussion someday.
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