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Old 05-31-2014, 12:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Danzig View Post
Also, he says 'only' three. That's three of eleven, in a five year span, and that after decades without one..
Danzig, it's 3 in a 45-year span, compared to the other 8 in a 49-year span. So, with the current spacing, 1 every 15 years vs 1 every 6 years for the earlier winners. I think it's fair to say "only" three. What the cause is, and whether it matters, is what's open to debate.

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