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Who's The Greatest Dodger First Baseman of All Time?
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     When you think about it, the Dodgers have had very underrated first basemen throughout it's history, particularly with Gil Hodges and Steve Garvey.  For some reason, both of these guys have never been given a Hall of Fame plaque.  Both of them are more deserving than several other first basemen honored in Cooperstown, like Tony Perez, for starters.  I don't understand why Hodges has been kept out, but Garvey has been blackballed primarily because of his monthly paternity suits that he used to battle as a player.  
   
     My vote for greatest Dodger first baseman goes to Steve Garvey because most people in the poll are going with Hodges (I'm a guy who goes for underdogs) and I'm old enough to remember Steve's playing days.  What a sight to see!  Hodges numbers are slightly better, but Garvey is one of baseball's greatest iron men.  I believe he still holds the National League record for consecutive games played.

     Another Dodger first baseman who has never received the recognition he deserves is Eric Karros.  During the '90's, E.K. was Mr. Clutch for the Blue Crew and he was the guy who always came through when the game was on the line.  Yet, Karros was never picked to play in an All-Star game.