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If who we call vintage players played todays game
So ive seen this asked else where and figured i ask here.. If some of the greats of the old days played today, would they play like they did? would there stats be the same today?
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If given access to the same advances in fitness, medicine, and technology, yes, I think most of the all time greats would still be great.
If you want to dig in a little more, you could break it down by era and sport. If you go back far enough in almost any sport, you’ll run into vintage players that wouldn’t translate to today’s skill level. If we’re talking 1920s football, then no, most guys couldn’t hack it against today’s athletes. Same for Basketball in the 40s. However, if we’re talking all time legends like babe Ruth, Willie Mays, Mantle in baseball and guys like Maravich, Dr J, Wilt, West in basketball, and Sayers, Butkus, Jimmy Brown, in Football, then yes, I think they would all adapt to the game and be great. At their core, these guys were great at fundamentals and had the drive it takes to be great. Same goes for Boxing, Soccer, Tennis, etc.
People, especially the younger generations, think incredible talent emerged during their lifetime. Not the case at all.
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I agree. The talent level, mental toughness, and work ethic of the big stars would translate well to the knowledge and technology of today. Fast-twitch muscle and hand-eye coordination and sheer strength weren’t just invented, were they? 😁
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Oh i agee.. I wouldnt expect every player out there from way back when to play as good today. i feel some would and some wouldnt make it more then a few seasons. expeically in football which is more physical then nba and baseball i feel. as well as hockey and socker.. not saying baseball and basketball arent physical i just feel the others are a bit more given the nature.
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I feel like we would see more natural talent and adaptation into the evolution of the game cause it is constantly changing. And the stats compared to what we call the vintage era to now would be better.
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