With Willie Mays Dead, Is His Godson, Barry Bonds, The Greatest Living Baseball Player?
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With Willie Mays gone, the debate rages on. Is Barry Bonds now the greatest living baseball player?
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Mays' godson, Bonds, has a strong case. He holds the record for most home runs and MVP awards.
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But some argue that Bonds' achievements are tainted by his alleged use of performance-enhancing drugs.
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Others point to players like Sandy Koufax, Randy Johnson, and Rickey Henderson as contenders for the title.
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Koufax was a dominant pitcher, Johnson had over 300 wins, and Henderson holds the record for most stolen bases.
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But Bonds' numbers are hard to ignore. He also has the highest career on-base percentage and slugging percentage.
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His godfather, Mays, even said Bonds was the best player he ever saw.
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But Bonds' reputation has been tarnished by the steroid scandal. Does that disqualify him from being the greatest?
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Ultimately, the answer is subjective. Each fan will have their own opinion on who deserves the title.
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But one thing is for sure, with Mays' passing, the debate will continue for years to come.