In the 1920's it was about two baseball players. Babe Ruth and Ty Cobb. Cobb who retired in 1928 set an amazing 90 records in his playing careers. He and Babe Ruth alone made baseball what it is today. Sure alot more people know who Babe Ruth is, but the better player is an arguement that still goes on today. 

A survey of former major league managers nammed Ty Cobb as the greatest baseball player of all time. Many great players have played baseball, but none out hit, outplayed, or out-hustled the man they called "The Georgia Peach." According to the Elias Sports Bureau, during 24 seasons, most with the Detroit Tigers and a couple with the Philadelphia Athletics, Cobb had a life time .367 batting average, the highest in the history of the game. He is the leader in runs scored with 2,245, and was the all-time hit leader until the mid-1980s when Pete Rose eclipsed him. In 1936, Ty Cobb became the first inductee of baseball’s Hall of Fame, earning 222 out of a possible 226 votes. 

"The Babe was a great ballplayer, sure, but Cobb was even greater. Babe could knock your brains out but Cobb would drive you crazy." – Tris Speaker