Lot 655
Cobb, Ty. 1886-1961) "The Georgia Peach." Cobb played for the Detroit Tigers (1905-1926) and the Philadelphia A's (1927-1928). He played in the 1907,1908, and 1909 World Series and was the American League's MVP in 1911. Many consider Ty Cobb baseball's greatest player. His accomplishments include: a lifetime batting average of.367, 297 triples, 4,191 hits, 12 batting titles, 23 straight seasons in which he hit over .300, three .400 seasons (with a .420 season in 1911), and 2,245 runs.
Photograph Signed and Inscribed, "Sincerely Ty Cobb," 8¼"x7", no place (Aug. 2, 1951). A waist-up photo of the 66-year-old Cobb, dressed in a suit and holding his glasses. "Associated Press Wirephoto" stamp on verso, with the date. Cobb's business investments made him one of the richest players in the game. Fine. With COA.
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200.
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