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H2H 38: Jacques Plante vs. Terry Sawchuk – Who was Better?
Up until towards the end of the NHL’s Original Six era, goaltenders were absolutely fearless in net and did not wear any type of masks to protect themselves from pucks flying at them. That all started to change when after yet another facial injury, this time a broken nose, Hall of Fame goaltender Jacques Plante debuted the first goalie mask in NHL history, thus starting a revolution; today, masks are not only functional for their safety, but highly aesthetic in their design and one of a goalie’s most distinguishing features. Yet Plante was not only a trailblazer in safety, he was also one of the greatest netminders ever to play the game – during an era that featured legendary skaters such as Gordie Howe and Maurice Richard, Plante and his peer Terry Sawchuk (who is well-known for NOT wearing a mask) stood tall in net as the dominant goalies of the time and retired with a slew of records. With one being the all-time leader in Vezina Trophies and the other having the most career wins at retirement, it is fascinating to look back on this golden era of hockey and ask:
Who was better – Jacques Plante or Terry Sawchuk?
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Tagged best goalie in NHL history, Canadiens legends, decade of dominance, first goalie to wear a mask, greatest goalie ever, Jacques Plante vs. Terry Sawchuk, most career goalie wins, most Vezina Trophies, Original Six era goalies, Red Wings legends, Sawchuk or Plante, sports comparisons, Sports debates, sports H2H, sports head-to-head
H2H 37: Steve Carlton vs. Nolan Ryan – Who was Better?
In the long and storied history of professional baseball, while power pitchers have been an enduring archetype, very few fireballers have achieved both dominance and longevity. In fact, there are currently only four pitchers in the 300+ win, 4,000+ strikeout club: Steve Carlton, Nolan Ryan, Roger Clemens, and Randy Johnson. While today’s fans may better remember the more recent Cy Young-winning ways of the right-handed Clemens and the southpaw Johnson, the duo of Carlton and Ryan was the original lefty/righty power pairing – given their careers essentially overlapped and the interesting contrasts between their games (besides righty and lefty, Cy Youngs vs. no-hitters, NL vs. primarily AL, etc.), this inevitably leads to the question:
Who was better – Steve Carlton or Nolan Ryan?
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Tagged best power pitchers in baseball history, Carlton 1972 season, decade of dominance, most career no-hitters, most career strikeouts, most dominating pitchers, Nolan Ryan 7 no-hitters, pitching Triple Crown, Ryan or Carlton, sports comparisons, Sports debates, sports H2H, sports head-to-head, Steve Carlton vs. Nolan Ryan
Countdown 6: Top 10 Three-Point Shooters in NBA History
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Continue readingH2H 36: Tony Gonzalez vs. Rob Gronkowski – Who was Better?
Note: Updated in 2023.
Throughout football history, the role of the tight end has evolved from a lumbering extra blocker on the offensive line to a dynamic, multi-faceted weapon with the ability to create mismatches on defense and dominate as a pass-catcher in the red zone while also contributing to the running game. From the early days of tight ends like Mike Ditka and John Mackey to Ozzie Newsome and Shannon Sharpe, football fans have been witnesses to a tight end revolution over the past couple of decades, with two notable names in Tony Gonzalez and Rob Gronkowski at the vanguard of the “new age” tight end. With Gronkowski’s recent retirement, a natural debate arises between Gonzalez’s long-term brilliance and Gronkowski’s epic zenith:
Who was better – Tony Gonzalez or Rob Gronkowski?
Continue readingCountdown 5: Top 10 Men’s Tennis Players of All Time
Who are the top men’s tennis players of all time? Here is our top 10 countdown:
Continue readingH2H 35: Paul Kariya vs. Martin St. Louis – Who was Better?
In sports, while we are in awe of incredible physical talent, it is often the “little guys” that we find ourselves rooting for. The NHL is no different and has had its share of undersized stars throughout its history, from Ted Lindsay in the 1950s and 1960s to Henri Richard in the 1960s and 1970s to Marcel Dionne in the 1970s and 1980s, and so on. In more recent history, two of the more dominant diminutive players have been 5’10’’ Paul Kariya and 5’8’’ Martin St. Louis, who were known for both their electrifying skill and gentlemanly conduct on the ice (both won the Lady Byng Award on multiple occasions). Between these two Hall of Fame mighty mites, the question is:
Who was better – Paul Kariya or Martin St. Louis?
Continue readingCountdown 4: Top 10 Five-Tool Players in MLB History
H2H 34: Oscar Robertson vs. Jerry West – Who was Better?
When you think about iconic NBA players of the 1960s and 1970s, a few players come to mind – the great Russell vs. Chamberlain rivalry (and the great Celtics teams and players in general), Oscar Robertson and his triple-double season, Jerry West gracing the NBA logo with his silhouette, just to name a few. Much like Larry Bird and Magic Johnson in the 1980s, the careers of Oscar Robertson and Jerry West were closely intertwined and highlighted by many of the same contrasts between the two players, e.g. black vs. white, East vs. West, etc. Today, both are remembered as among the all-time greats, with West’s silhouette gracing the NBA’s logo, but it is impossible not to compare the two players and ask:
Who was better – Oscar Robertson or Jerry West?
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Tagged 1960s NBA, 1969 NBA Finals, averaged triple-double for season, best Lakers players, Cincinnati Royals, decade of dominance, most triple-doubles, NBA Finals MVP in loss, NBA logo inspiration, Oscar Robertson vs. Jerry West, sports comparisons, Sports debates, sports H2H, sports head-to-head, West or Robertson