Lot 1229
Ty Cobb - Handwritten and Signed Letter. Tyrus Raymond "Ty" Cobb was considered one of the greatest all around baseball players in history. Playing 22 seasons for the Detroit Tigers, Cobb was one of the most aggressive baserunners the game had ever witnessed and won 9 consecutive American League batting titles from 1907-1915. In 1936, the first balloting was held for election to the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. Cobb received the most votes of the five electees and came within four votes of unanimity a record that held until the mid-1990s. Offered is a 10½" x 7¼" handwritten letter on personal letterhead, dated 5/5/57 explaining to a Keith Sutter how to go about obtaining vintage photos through Sporting News to which he would then be pleased to sign. Also included is the original envelope. In superior condition.
Estimated Value $2,000 - 3,000.
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| Realized $1,200 |
