Who do you like better Willie Mays or Hank Aaron?

HRBELLI2017 · 08-03-2020, 01:34 PM

I guess many could argue who was better but which one do you like better?
I personally like both players about the same and got to see them both play when I was a kid.

sheetskout · 08-03-2020, 01:36 PM

Willie could be kind of a jerk. Aaron is the salt of the Earth.

ottobord · 08-03-2020, 01:37 PM

Hank Aaron's humility has always impressed me, great advocate for baseball.

speedyjg13 · 08-03-2020, 01:41 PM

I'm neutral since I'm not old enough to watch either play in person

dashcol · 08-03-2020, 01:42 PM

Both great historic players. Tough choice, but based on who I think was more “like able” I would have to go with Aaron.

bajcards4215 · 08-03-2020, 01:47 PM

Mays. He's the best ever, in my mind.

I should add that this is one of those "no wrong answer" questions.

dodgerfanjohn · 08-03-2020, 01:47 PM

As a player,...it’s very close but I think Mays wins out.

As a human being, I’ve heard too many times that Mays is a huge jerk. Considering his Godson is Barry Bonds and Reggie Jackson is his cousin, as——-ism seems to run in the family. Those two are among the biggest jerks to ever live.

So as to who I like better as a person, it’s Hank Aaron. Dealing with the crap he had to while chasing the HR record just elevated him even more. I’ve heard he can also be cantankerous, but he gets a pass on mild disgruntlement.

coltsnsox07 · 08-03-2020, 02:05 PM

I'm Atlanta born and raised and now live near Milwaukee, I love me some Hammerin' Hank, the real HR King!

tedwilliamsfan · 08-03-2020, 02:26 PM

I like them both. A good chunk of my PC is Willie Mays cards, so I'd obviously choose him. Having said that, Aaron always seems like the nicer guy. Can't go wrong picking either of them.

ThoseBackPages · 08-03-2020, 02:28 PM

i would buy both RCs ASAP

then Koufax and Yaz

IgnatiusJReilly · 08-03-2020, 02:56 PM

I think Mays was undisputably the better player, but Hank stands out both from a personality and durability perspective. I think Mays is underappreciated because he didn't have a great relationship with fans.

adamwanaselja · 08-03-2020, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ThoseBackPages

i would buy both RCs ASAP

then Koufax and Yaz

Yaz over Clemente? I always thought of Mays, Aaron, Koufax, Clemente as the big 4 post war non Mantle or Jackie RC’s.

gmarutiak · 08-03-2020, 03:23 PM

Aaron seems like he’d be a better choice to sit down and enjoy a beer with.

7nohitter · 08-03-2020, 03:27 PM

Hank, by far.

JrFinest · 08-03-2020, 03:39 PM

I'd give the nod to Hank over Willie but both were great players.

tedwilliamsfan · 08-03-2020, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ThoseBackPages

i would buy both RCs ASAP

then Koufax and Yaz

This is very solid advice. I've got the Mays RC, but I still need the Aaron RC. I don't know how many times I've almost pulled the trigger on buying an Aaron, but I wish I did long ago. Someday.

Snakeonia · 08-03-2020, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ThoseBackPages

i would buy both RCs ASAP

then Koufax and Yaz

Why yaz asap? Just curious I fortunately have the other 3 in various grades but always trust your opinion TBP.

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ThoseBackPages · 08-03-2020, 05:23 PM

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Yaz over Clemente? I always thought of Mays, Aaron, Koufax, Clemente as the big 4 post war non Mantle or Jackie RC’s.

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Why yaz asap? Just curious I fortunately have the other 3 in various grades but always trust your opinion TBP.

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Because those four guys are still with us.

once that is no longer the case, will cost more to add them to your collection

ThoseBackPages · 08-03-2020, 05:24 PM

Sadly, could substitute Seaver for Yaz

asujbl · 08-03-2020, 05:25 PM

Neither

Because I’m totally indifferent

ThoseBackPages · 08-03-2020, 05:26 PM

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Neither

Because I only collect PSA 10 RCs

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adamwanaselja · 08-03-2020, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ThoseBackPages

Because those four guys are still with us.

once that is no longer the case, will cost more to add them to your collection

That’s a good point.

Neal · 08-03-2020, 05:35 PM

Hank …. by far. Blown away by this image as a kid and been hooked on Aaron ever since

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asujbl · 08-03-2020, 05:40 PM

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Half true

I simply don’t care about any players in any sport that don’t play for my team

This would be like a Brady vs Manning. I literally don’t care about either of them except they sell.

But the PC probably factors in. Haha

adamwanaselja · 08-03-2020, 05:45 PM

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Hank …. by far. Blown away by this image as a kid and been hooked on Aaron ever since

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One of the most aesthetically pleasing cards of all time.

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08-03-2020, 01:34 PM	#1
HRBELLI2017 Banned Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Colorado Posts: 550 Sosafan35	Who do you like better Willie Mays or Hank Aaron? I guess many could argue who was better but which one do you like better? I personally like both players about the same and got to see them both play when I was a kid.

08-03-2020, 01:36 PM	#2
sheetskout Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 1,669 brewtowncardboard	Willie could be kind of a jerk. Aaron is the salt of the Earth. __________________ "I set records that will never be equaled. In fact, I hope 90% of them don't even get printed." --Bob Uecker Follow me on Twitter: @jordo2323

08-03-2020, 01:41 PM	#4
speedyjg13 Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 17,129	I'm neutral since I'm not old enough to watch either play in person __________________ Current PC: Mike Trout Prior PC: David Fletcher & Jered Weaver https://www.flickr.com/photos/speedyjg13/albums

08-03-2020, 01:42 PM	#5
dashcol Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: It's complicated Posts: 7,672	Both great historic players. Tough choice, but based on who I think was more “like able” I would have to go with Aaron. __________________ “A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives.” Jackie Robinson “Never let your head hang down. Never give up and sit down and grieve. Find another way.” Satchel Paige.

08-03-2020, 01:37 PM	#3
ottobord Member Join Date: May 2019 Posts: 1,736	Hank Aaron's humility has always impressed me, great advocate for baseball.

08-03-2020, 01:47 PM	#6
bajcards4215 Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Western NY Posts: 1,286 brybajc1t7c7qj	Mays. He's the best ever, in my mind. I should add that this is one of those "no wrong answer" questions. __________________ On the lookout for: Jordan Schwartz 2014 Bowman Draft red paper 5/5 PC — Mo Vaughn, Jordan Schwartz and Andrew Nicholson

08-03-2020, 01:47 PM	#7
dodgerfanjohn Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 4,991 sternroolz	As a player,...it’s very close but I think Mays wins out. As a human being, I’ve heard too many times that Mays is a huge jerk. Considering his Godson is Barry Bonds and Reggie Jackson is his cousin, as——-ism seems to run in the family. Those two are among the biggest jerks to ever live. So as to who I like better as a person, it’s Hank Aaron. Dealing with the crap he had to while chasing the HR record just elevated him even more. I’ve heard he can also be cantankerous, but he gets a pass on mild disgruntlement.

08-03-2020, 02:05 PM	#8
coltsnsox07 Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 21,896	I'm Atlanta born and raised and now live near Milwaukee, I love me some Hammerin' Hank, the real HR King!

08-03-2020, 02:26 PM	#9
tedwilliamsfan Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Chicago Suburbs Posts: 2,526 jimihendrixfan	I like them both. A good chunk of my PC is Willie Mays cards, so I'd obviously choose him. Having said that, Aaron always seems like the nicer guy. Can't go wrong picking either of them. __________________ I collect Michael Jordan, 1950's Willie Mays PSA, and Pokemon cards.

08-03-2020, 02:28 PM	#10
ThoseBackPages Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 88,791 ThoseBackPages	i would buy both RCs ASAP then Koufax and Yaz __________________ Pumpers Paradise #YouCryIBuy Four things that we cannot change each others minds about: Politics, Religion, Third Party Grading, and 2021 Bowman's Best Rookie Cards

08-03-2020, 02:56 PM	#11
IgnatiusJReilly Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Newbury Park, CA Posts: 1,982 Stonethecrow34	I think Mays was undisputably the better player, but Hank stands out both from a personality and durability perspective. I think Mays is underappreciated because he didn't have a great relationship with fans.

08-03-2020, 03:23 PM	#13
gmarutiak Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Baltimore, MD (but Pittsburgh in my heart!) Posts: 3,113	Aaron seems like he’d be a better choice to sit down and enjoy a beer with.

08-03-2020, 03:27 PM	#14
7nohitter Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Central MA Posts: 2,182 7nohitter	Hank, by far. __________________ Working on the 1957 set. Looking for the 2017 Bowman Reproduction ORANGE (#/25) Clayton Kershaw.

08-03-2020, 03:39 PM	#15
JrFinest Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Ohio Posts: 3,114 jrfinest_cards	I'd give the nod to Hank over Willie but both were great players.

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ThoseBackPages Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 88,791 ThoseBackPages	Sadly, could substitute Seaver for Yaz __________________ Pumpers Paradise #YouCryIBuy Four things that we cannot change each others minds about: Politics, Religion, Third Party Grading, and 2021 Bowman's Best Rookie Cards

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asujbl Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 61,784 ohiosundevils	Neither Because I’m totally indifferent __________________ https://ohiosundevils.smugmug.com/ Browns/Cavs/Tribe/Buckeyes/Jackets/Devils TheFrenzy - “Blowout ain't a place for normies”

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Neal Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: East Coast Posts: 2,830 1420sports	Hank …. by far. Blown away by this image as a kid and been hooked on Aaron ever since __________________ collecting vintage sports cards and Star Wars .... with a touch of modern and ultra modern