Lot 384
Cobb, Ty (1886-1961) Baseball great; known as "The Georgia Peach." Check Signed ("Tyrus R. Cobb"), Reno, Nevada, September 14, 1954. Drawn on the First National Bank of Nevada and paid to Tahoe Boat Co. for $7.34. Cobb engrossed and signed the check in green ink. Lightly toned. Fine condition. Cobb played for Detroit from 1905-26 and managed the club from 1921-26. From 1926-28, he played for the Philadelphia Athletics. In 1936, he became the first inductee into the baseball Hall of Fame. He is considered the outstanding offensive player of all time.
Estimated Value $800 - 1,000.
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