Today's trivia question was: which Cub had the most HRs during the 70s? The surprising answer was Billy Williams with 143. That got me to wondering who was the Cubs' leading HR hitter in the 1960s. I'd like to see what everyone guesses. I really don't know the answer and would like to know.
Off the top of my head, if Williams had 143 in the 70's, then he must have had about 300 in the 60s. Santo had most of his HRs in the 60s, so he would have been close to 300 also. Finally, Banks had his best years in the 50s, but he played all of the 60s and hit quite a few. However, I would guess he hit fewer than 300 in the 60s.
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HR leader in the 60s
Started By OCCubFan, Jan 04 2013 06:03 PM
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Posted 04 January 2013 - 06:58 PM
I would agree. I'd guess Banks, Santo, Williams in that order.... Gotta be close though!ohhh, good question. Banks, Williams, and Santo are probably 1, 2, 3. I'd have to think Banks was still top dog out of the 60's, but I'll bet it's close.
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Posted 05 January 2013 - 07:35 AM
Although disagreeing with Spriggs is usually unwise, in this case, I will disagree. I don't think Banks averaged 30 HRs in the 60s. I'm guessing the order is Williams, Santo, Banks.
Now who is going to find the answer?
Now who is going to find the answer?
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Posted 05 January 2013 - 07:56 AM
I couldn't wait and looked up the answer.
During the 1960s, Banks hit 269 HRs, Santo 253, Williams 249.
Disagreeing with Spriggs is unwise.
I got it exactly backwards.
The complete data using the format: HRs in 50s / 60s / 70s as a Cub / Total as a Cub / 70s as non-Cub / Career Total:
Banks: 228 / 269 /15 / 512 / 0 / 512
Santo: 0 / 253 / 84 / 337 / 5 / 342
Williams: 0 / 249 / 143 / 392 / 34 / 426
During the 1960s, Banks hit 269 HRs, Santo 253, Williams 249.
Disagreeing with Spriggs is unwise.
I got it exactly backwards.
The complete data using the format: HRs in 50s / 60s / 70s as a Cub / Total as a Cub / 70s as non-Cub / Career Total:
Banks: 228 / 269 /15 / 512 / 0 / 512
Santo: 0 / 253 / 84 / 337 / 5 / 342
Williams: 0 / 249 / 143 / 392 / 34 / 426
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Posted 05 January 2013 - 09:04 AM
I couldn't wait and looked up the answer.
During the 1960s, Banks hit 269 HRs, Santo 253, Williams 249.
Disagreeing with Spriggs is unwise.
I got it exactly backwards.
The complete data using the format: HRs in 50s / 60s / 70s as a Cub / Total as a Cub / 70s as non-Cub / Career Total:
Banks: 228 / 269 /15 / 512 / 0 / 512
Santo: 0 / 253 / 84 / 337 / 5 / 342
Williams: 0 / 249 / 143 / 392 / 34 / 426
Well, there you have it... In Spriggs We Trust
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Posted 05 January 2013 - 09:10 AM
Thanks for doing the math, OCC, and DARN YOU, DAGNABBIT SPRIGGS!I couldn't wait and looked up the answer.
During the 1960s, Banks hit 269 HRs, Santo 253, Williams 249.
Disagreeing with Spriggs is unwise.
I got it exactly backwards.
The complete data using the format: HRs in 50s / 60s / 70s as a Cub / Total as a Cub / 70s as non-Cub / Career Total:
Banks: 228 / 269 /15 / 512 / 0 / 512
Santo: 0 / 253 / 84 / 337 / 5 / 342
Williams: 0 / 249 / 143 / 392 / 34 / 426
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